Chess Tactics

A project in San Diego, CA by Fairygon
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A powered up chess game for you to dominate your friends...using luck and wits.
Backers: 215
Average Pledge Per Backer: $58

Funded: $12,513 of $10,000
Dates: Oct 22nd -> Nov 21st (31 days)
Project By: Fairygon
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Latest News

Live footage not working. Will release digital gameplay examples

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We have been trying to get the live footage together, but the lighting was not good enough, and the camera was too shaky. Honestly, editing those clips has been a time-consuming black hole. So instead, we will release digital gameplay footage, with... (Read More)

Gameplay footage pushed towards Monday next week. No break on other fronts.

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Some shots need to retake. As we're approaching the end of our campaign, there needs to be a balance between making the gameplay footage, finalizing the files to send to the printing factory, and online database. Too much stuff to do, too little... (Read More)

Project is 100% funded. Quick update before Veterans Day, and we'll get you a gameplay footage, promise!

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We have a lot of military men here in San Diego. So to honor Veterans Day, we are enabling a pledge option called Valiant Captains. It offers the same ability to extend the chess board to sizes larger than 8x8, just like the Visionary Commander... (Read More)

Game footage delayed to Sunday. But hey, we're on schedule to everything else!

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
One of our 3 team members got some urgent family matter to take care of, so yesterday's filming session was delayed. Too bad! But we've already made preparations for the filming. If nothing comes up, we'll have the filming this Saturday. And Sunday... (Read More)

Gameplay footage coming this week

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update that we are working hard on the gameplay footage video. We want to cover all game modes while making it not dragged out too long. Should be ready around Thursday this week.  (Read More)

Add-ons are available

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Maybe you want to have more base games, maybe you want more playing card decks, or some more customized option. If that's the case, then we have created the Ambitious Warlord pledge level for you. Up to 5 add-ons can be stacked up, and we'll work... (Read More)

We can only hope...

November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
...that this campaign can reach a point where we may have our lucky 7th faction: Freedom. Seven is a lot! We've already had factions with themes revolving around Crusaders (Noble), Samurais (Honor), Aztec (Havoc), Amazons (Valor), Egypt (Eternal),... (Read More)

Big Update 2a : Playtest rulebook and web demo of Chess Tactics

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi y'all. We just updated our campaign with an early version of playtest rulebook. There will be more content and polishing going to that pdf file. So please let us know your thought on how to improve it!  Also, we are developing a web demo of Chess... (Read More)

Playtest rulebook coming up soon

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Making the second big update is taking a bit too long. So we're going to break it up to 2 smaller ones. First will be the rule book for play-testing. Then we'll deliver some game-play footage. At the same time, we are working on a lot of things to... (Read More)

Big Update 1 : Digital reward added to all pledge level, and stretch goals!

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
To our 70+ backers and 300+ followers. We've worked hard during the past hours to make sure that the following update will pique your interest. 1) First of all, the new pledge level - Vanguard - is available for $10!  Benefits of Vanguard pledge... (Read More)

We'll be back...shortly, with big updates

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We're humbled by the supporting words and advice backers have given us. Compared to veteran creators, Fairygon seems like a fledgling pixie with almost no experience in the crowdfunding space. But we have a lot to share, and we want to share it... (Read More)

Chess Tactics is up to a good start!

October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
A big thank you to generous backers of Chess Tactics during the last 24 hours! We would like to reveal more cool stuff that we have been holding for everyone. This project is something that came from the bottom of our hearts. We want to have a... (Read More)

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