How To Serve Man

A project in St. Louis, MO by Gateway Games
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A fast moving board game, where players compete in an alien cooking competition, and the main ingredient is PEOPLE!
Backers: 801
Average Pledge Per Backer: $42

Funded: $33,902 of $20,000
Dates: Feb 8th -> Mar 10th (30 days)
Project By: Gateway Games
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Latest News

A clarification

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again!  It has been pointed out to me that my last update sent the wrong message. Now that I re-read it with a new perspective, I realize that I may have sent the wrong message.  I wanted to be open and honest about what I thought was a good... (Read More)

A word about art...

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We heard you like art.Something that has been bothering me recently is some feedback about the art (or lack thereof) on the cards. Not the feedback (feedback is ALWAYS good), but rather the fact that we, and more specifically I, couldn't deliver on... (Read More)

Gameplay Video and the final Week!!!

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We're in the home stretch!- There is a Gameplay Video! Thanks to Chris Grega at 88mm Productions who jumped in on a moment's notice after everything else fell through and created this for us.  I know it's not perfect, but I am very happy with what... (Read More)

B.E.T.H. Judges Unlocked, a Culinary Contest and a New Special Stretch Goal!

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Look out everyone, the B.E.T.H. Judges have arrived to spoil our fun...- Good job, Backers!  You've unlocked your first Stretch Goal! Unfortunately, it's the Beings for the Ethical Treatment of Humans Judge pack.  Now you have to complete your... (Read More)

Print and Play, International Shipping, and a Contest!

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Earthlings!I have some exciting news for you!Let's begin. - I have created a truncated version of the game that you can download, print, and play in your own home.  You can find it HERE. Contained in the file is a collection of Recipe,... (Read More)

A quick question

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Cookbook and Facebook

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, I have a couple things to holla at you all about in this short Update. - We hit 500 Backers, which means now you will all have access to the "HOW TO SERVE MAN: MNI-COOKBOOK".  Written by my friend and author of "SHOP LIKE A CHEF"... (Read More)

YOU DID IT!!!

February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
 It took just over a week, but you guys hit the funding goal!!! I'm still stunned at the support we've received from everyone.  I'm so so SO extremely grateful, I can't explain how it feels to know that at some point in the next several months,... (Read More)

What a Crazy week!

February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Week 1 down, 92% funded!Well, here we are, 7 whole days after we launched, and you all could not have done better! We're a hair's breadth from funding and are looking to be on track to unlock some serious stretch goals.  I wanted to tell you a... (Read More)

YouTube News and the Top 10 Kickstarter Campaigns 2/15/15

February 15th - via: meeplemechanic.com
New YouTube show! This week, established brands make use of Kickstarter. I go over that and show you the top 10 Kickstarter campaigns launched this week! (Read More)

90% Funded, Twitter, and Valentine's Day!

February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Love it or Hate it, we've got you covered!-90% Funded!!!  You guys are definitely the Backers we need, and not the ones we deserve.  Or, wait, is it the other way around?  I'm not really sure.  Just nevermind.  Thanks!-We're still looking... (Read More)

Special Stretch Goal and Rulebook

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Two big things, folks!  - Click HERE to check out the Rulebook for "How To Serve Man"!  This is not by any means the final Rulebook, but we wanted to get this up so you can read it.  We appreciate feedback. In fact, we love Feedback.  Please let... (Read More)

Podcasts and press

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey there, everyone! Day 5 and we're still trucking along. We're getting some really awesome mentions in some big time sties. Table Top Gaming News gave us a mention, Dice Tower News did as well, and The Gaming Gang posted an article. Also,... (Read More)

International Shipping lowered!

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
International Shipping rates have been lowered across the board!We have been able to secure lower international shipping rates, and I have adjusted them on the shipping chart.  This still may not be final, as we are waiting to hear from a few more... (Read More)

The State of the Starter Address

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! The campaign is rolling along nicely, and it looks like you guys are spreading the word, since now we have 320 backers and over $14,000 in funding!I've only got a couple of things to impart, and then I'm back to the ol' InDesign... (Read More)

Day 3: $10,000 - 50%!!!

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys are the best! We've hit our halfway mark less than 48 hours after we launched!  I can't tell you how exciting this is to see so much support for a project we've been putting our hearts into for so long. I've got a couple of things I want... (Read More)

Kickstarter Avatars

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Want to get rid of those blue squares in your profile picture?We've got custom Avatars at the bottom of the page you can use to show the world that you helped make HOW TO SERVE MAN possible!  (Read More)

Social Media Links

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Like us on Facebook for special announcements and to be part of the conversation:http://www.facebook.com/GatewayGamesLLCFollow us on Twitter for the same, but with less words!http://twitter.com/STLGatewayGames  (Read More)

Opening day, 65 Backers, $3800+

February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

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