Paperback - a Novel Deckbuilding Game

A project in Lake Forest, CA by Tim Fowers
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A new twist on word games. Make clever words with your cards. Buy powerful letters for your deck. Finish romance novels to win!
Backers: 1071
Average Pledge Per Backer: $35

Funded: $37,493 of $5,000
Dates: Jun 13th -> Jul 16th (33 days)
Project By: Tim Fowers
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Latest News

38 Hours Left! Bonus for Canadian Paper-Backers

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Paige is burning the midnight oil to hit the publisher deadline!  38 hours left and $30,000 in our sights.  I might have to bust out a second expansion if things keep up! Well - no luck finding cheaper Canadian shipping SO....Canadian backers now... (Read More)

European Paper-Backers!

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I have just arranged for cheaper European shipping of Paperback.  There is a new reward tier and it will be shipped out of the UK and includes VAT!  Backers of Worldwide Paperback can now change to this reward if they live in Europe.  I know this... (Read More)

Casual Game Crowdfunding: Brawls, Special Agents, and Chinese Restaurants

July 10th - via: casualgamerevolution.com
Our crowdfunding roundup for July includes several great-looking titles (and a bit of shameless self-promotion). Oddly enough, there are no multi-million-dollar miniatures projects going on that we know of, meaning there's plenty of Kickstarter love for the more casual fare this month. (Read More)

Latest Cover

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
You guys are awesome.  Just hit the $17,500 stretch goal and we'll be getting a track for common vowels in the game.   Ryan has just completed a sketch of our first stretch goal.  Check it out below! Also I want to reach out to the print and play... (Read More)

New Batch of Stretch Goals!

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Paper-Backers,  We knocked out the first batch of stretch goals and now all copies come with dividers to organize the game.  You guys had some great suggestions for stretch goals and so here they are: A track for common vowels - it can be used... (Read More)

Hey Paper-Backers!

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for the continued support.  You guys are great.  We blew past the $10,000 stretch goal and are almost at the $12,500! New International bundles!  Get Paperback and Wok Star anywhere in the world - check out the new rewards! New print and... (Read More)

Updated Stretch Goals

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Based on community feedback I am changing a few of the upcoming stretch goals.  I'll still be doing a "Twilight" spoof, but for the other cards I am going to keep with funny pulp novel covers in a 1960's style.  If you an idea for a funny cover,... (Read More)

Funded!

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow. I'm grateful for your outpouring of support for my game. You guys are making this happen, and I really think you're going to have a blast playing this. I know a lot of gamers already have an opinion about word games, but this game strikes a... (Read More)

New Designer's Bundle

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
If you noticed, I have another boardgame on Kickstarter.  It's called Wok Star and it's about running a chinese restaurant.  Well, I'm delighted to announce that if you're interested in picking up both games, I've got a great deal for you! You can... (Read More)

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