THE POLYBIUS CONSPIRACY

A project in by Jon Frechette
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We're raising funds to complete a film about the urban legend Polybius. Help solve gaming's most bizarre mystery.
Backers: 359
Average Pledge Per Backer: $204

Funded: $73,107 of $100,000
Dates: May 19th -> Jun 10th (23 days)
Project By: Jon Frechette
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Latest News

The search continues: seaside arcades! FINAL PUSH!

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Big Announcement

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys, We're thrilled to announce that Ready Player One novelist and screenwriter Ernest Cline will be part of our documentary. Ernest is passionate about the Polybius legend, and has a few things to say on the subject. We're thrilled to... (Read More)

6 days to go...

June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys -  We're under a week to go now, so we're trying to make a big final push to get the campaign messaging to spread.  Although it looks a little bit scary, we know there is enough enthusiasm out there to see this project.  Heck, even A.V.... (Read More)

For your listening pleasure (new podcast episode on Polybius)

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys -  Joe Streckert is a journalist from Portland, OR who has been giving a (very fun, very informative, very popular) lecture on Polybius.  After finding out about Joe online last year, we asked if he would be willing to give the same talk on... (Read More)

Press Start To Continue...

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys -  We have 9 days to go, and are just over 40% of the way there.  Still optimistic we can reach the goal line...as we're finding more ways to puncture through the "noise bubble" so we can connect with more fans (we know they're out... (Read More)

For your morning commute...

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Todd and Jon discuss the Polybius legend and Kickstarter on today's Robot Overlordz podcast: https://robotoverlordz.fm/show/238-ep00174-notes Thanks to Mike and Matt for having us on, and for supporting our film!  (Read More)

Strange calls in the night.

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys -  Our project continues to get some great press....and we've just crossed over to being 1/3 of the way to the goal line.  We know there's still a mountain to climb in the remaining two weeks, but we're optimistic that we can get there... (Read More)

TO OUR AMAZING INTERNATIONAL BACKERS...

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Based on feedback we've received, we've decided to add two new reward tiers exclusively for you: a REGION-FREE BLU-RAY and a T-SHIRT / BLU-RAY combo. They are available now in the rewards section if any existing backers are interested in upgrading... (Read More)

The Polybius Tip Hotline is Now Open!!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
To our amazing backers,  Thanks again for your contributions.  We've been getting some seriously wonderful commentary and incredible press so far.  While there's still a ways to go before we hit our goal, we're truly excited by seeing just how... (Read More)

The Suicide Inducing Arcade Game of The Polybius Conspiracy

May 22nd - via: cliqist.com
The Polybius Conspiracy is an upcoming documentary film being funded on Kickstarter about the mysterious arcade game Polybium. (Read More)

One Day In To The Conspiracy...

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Well guys, we're one day in and we are 13% closer to bringing the Polybius Conspiracy to life and finishing this awesome movie. We can't thank you enough for sharing our Kickstarter Campaign, spreading the word, and for your generous donations. And... (Read More)

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