Crazier Eights: A Fantasy Card Game

A project in San Jose, CA by James Gray
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Crazier excellent artwork, interesting card interactions, and a fantasy setting. The first player with zero cards in hand wins.
Backers: 130
Average Pledge Per Backer: $39

Funded: $5,099 of $5,000
Dates: Jun 5th -> Jul 5th (30 days)
Project By: James Gray
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Latest News

Success

July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
I had a family member who helped pitch in quite a bit, and that helped assure us that the Kickstarter campaign would be a success. Everyone should get their rewards in September 2014. I will be sending out a survey for everyone's address & add-on... (Read More)

Print & Play Password

July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Final Day

July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
The Fourth of July is the final day. This is your last chance to help out the Crazier Eights Kickstarter campaign. If I do not reach the funding goal, the game will not get manufactured at this point in time, but no one who made a pledge will lose... (Read More)

Jumbo Cards & The New Look

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I finished updating all the cards to have the new look and submitted them to The Game Crafter. The new look of the jumbo and regular cards can be seen in this size comparison: In other news: Pam Anzicek said that the term "demonic" will not be... (Read More)

Image Gallery

July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I finished fixing up all the cards to use the new look. You can find a spoiler/image gallery of all the cards here.  Also, the text I showed in the project update yesterday for Crown of Kings promo card was actually incorrect. The correct text can... (Read More)

Stretch Goal Promo Announcement

June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
The $6000 stretch goal will make the following three promo cards available: If funding reaches the stretch goal, then everyone who gets the physical copy of the game will get these three promo cards. These images are prototypes, so the final version... (Read More)

The New Look

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
People have asked for certain changes to the card look, and I had various ideas. I asked people which idea they liked best. This is the idea that was the most popular, so I am planning on using it. I have to get to work to make all the cards have the... (Read More)

Stretch Goal Updates

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I have reduced the number of likes needed on Facebook to see cards for the Advanced Crazier Eights spoiler stretch goal. For every 25 likes on the Crazier Eights Facebook page I will show five prototype cards from Advanced Crazier Eights. 250 likes... (Read More)

7 Days Left

June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
There's only seven days left. If you want this project to succeed, it could be a good idea to tell a friend or two who might be interested. Also, if you have played the Print & Play version of the game, you could write about your experience in... (Read More)

Changing The Look (& Other News)

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I am likely changing the look of the game to some extent: the symbols could be larger and more bold, the suit symbols can be changed, the color association suit symbols have can be changed, and I could use purple or orange cards. Perhaps the main... (Read More)

Custom Card Reward Level & More

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
The most important news is that I added a Custom Card reward level. You decide on the art, name, type, and text (with certain restrictions). See the FAQ or go here for more information.  In other news: I have updated the Kickstarter FAQ a bit. For... (Read More)

Card Layout & Demos

June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Some people think the rank and suit should be on the left hand side of the card (which is the more traditional area to have it). There are three main options I am thinking about using for the card layout. What do you think?  Also, I have scheduled... (Read More)

Limited Edition Promo Cards

June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
There's now an option to get the limited edition version of Crazier Eights that has three additional promo cards: Keep in mind that these are prototypes, so the final version could be somewhat different. More information about how to get the limited... (Read More)

Thoughts on More Promos & Rules Changes

June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Three new pieces of news: Crazier Eights was mentioned in the Board Game Geek news thanks to Matt Riddle. Go here to take a look. I am thinking of changing the rules to be a bit more rigid -- perhaps players should have to play a card for an effect... (Read More)

Exclusive promo & more

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I have some news, which is mainly described on the main Crazier Eights website. It can be summarized as the following: An exclusive promo is now included with the deck. Go here for more information. I will run a demo for the game at various points in... (Read More)

How to Play Crazier Eights

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
The rules are up, but maybe you want to see someone play the game. Well, there is a video for that. This was the first video I ever made, so it might not have very high production value, but it does what it is supposed to -- show you how to play the... (Read More)

Advanced Crazier Eights & Stretch Goals

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The Crazier Eights Kickstarter page now has more information about Advanced Crazier Eights, which is available assuming that the stretch goal is met. I will also show five more cards from Advanced Crazier Eights for every ten likes I get for the... (Read More)

Two previews/reviews added

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
I know of two previews/reviews for the game: Jeff Provine's review can be found here. He gave the game 88%. The Board Game Brawl's preview (youtube video) can be found here.  (Read More)

Crazier Eights Print & Play

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

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