The Happiest Apocalypse on Earth Roleplaying Game

A project in Los Angeles, CA by Christopher Grey
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A satirical Lovecraftian horror tabletop roleplaying game set in a children's theme park using the Apocalypse World engine.
Backers: 447
Average Pledge Per Backer: $26

Funded: $11,596 of $3,500
Dates: May 29th -> Jun 28th (30 days)
Project By: Christopher Grey
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Latest News

Well... That Happened.

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Sometimes I forget that I have a day job. I was happily going about my business on said day job--well not so much "happily" because I'm running on fumes since my elderly cat decided to throw her ceramic food dish on our bedroom floor at 4 in the... (Read More)

One Week Left!

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
What a ride this has been! Pun intended! Well, as we're staring down the barrel of the final week of the Kickstarter campaign, I can't help but to think... WE CAN HIT 10K! I'm so excited about including a new set of mechanics for playing guests at... (Read More)

On Misdirected Mark!

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Had a wonderful time with Chris Sniezak on Misdirected Mark's Lounge Series. We talked skiing, horror and satire, and got into some of the specifics about the Happiest Apocalypse on Earth's game mechanics. Stop on by and check it out!    (Read More)

$7,500! We Have an Ian Llanas Cover!

June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
A few minutes ago I was standing in line at Starbucks to purchase an Americano for my post-launch sojourn back to the office. As I stood there fiddling about over the wraps, crescents, and $5 bottles of water, my phone buzzed. Thinking it was yet... (Read More)

Well now! Marching forward aren't we?

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I need to stop sitting on Kickstarter all day refreshing the browser. I think it might be doing something to my brain. Speaking of brains! Here's some new art from Rob! Art by Robert Hebert I'm not sure if he's trying to convey some sort of sentiment... (Read More)

Check out my interview with Angel Garcia on Hijos Del Rol

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Had a great time this morning chatting with Angel on Hijos Del Rol. He was one of my first patrons and a great interviewer. We talked everything from games to games! Some fun stuff about my background and my opinion on random stuff. Thanks Angel, it... (Read More)

Let's Talk About Ian Llanas

June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
You might be asking why I put the cover down as a stretch goal. You may ask, "Chris, come on. The book needs a cover. You can stretch goal THAT! Haven't you ever done a Kickstarter before?" And to that I might respond with, "No, I haven't done a... (Read More)

Blasted through our first stretch goal!

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
You guys are amazing!! We have the money we need to fill the book with horrifying art and you made that happen! Thank you so much! We're not done yet. There's another stretch goal on the horizon that I think you'll get really excited about. Stay... (Read More)

Want Art? Rob's Got Your Art Right Here.

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
So Mr. Hebert surprised me with this awesome piece for HAoE. Since I haven't paid him or anything, I can only presume he did this to get us over the first stretch goal. I think these cheerful children are having a great time, don't you? Only $500... (Read More)

Let's Talk About Robert Hebert and the First Stretch Goal

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
The first stretch goal is for $5,000 and as stated in the campaign, that means Robert will produce more than the basic level of artwork for the game. First of all, let’s dissect that a bit. Now that HAoE has funded I have enough money to pay for an... (Read More)

HAoE Funded!

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
I’ve been playing Dungeons & Dragons with my kid now for a couple of years and after I had the pleasure of playing MonkeyFun Studio’s Bedlam Hall last year with Dave Kizzia, everything changed. I needed to show my kid how far roleplaying... (Read More)

HAoE is on +1 Forward!

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
If you'd like to hear more about the game, its mechanics, and even hear a preview of game play check it out! Thanks to Rich for a great time. Big fan of the podcast!    (Read More)

The Mouse Has Lots of Friends

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
The pledge level Friend of the Mouse has sold out! This $100 pledge was limited because it allowed you to name a character that will show up in one of the Mouse Park incidents.  So while I don't have any room left to name characters, I did create a... (Read More)

Happiest First Day on Kickstarter

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
As I write this update The Happiest Apocalypse on Earth has $2,173 in pledges and has funded 62% I am floored at the outpouring of support and excitement for this game. If you had seen me at this time yesterday when I was on my fourth cup of coffee... (Read More)

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