Doom and Bloom(tm)'s SURVIVAL!
A project in Fort Lauderdale, FL by Joseph Alton, M.D./Amy Alton, A.R.N.P.000days
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What, no zombies? A survival game with a realistic post-pandemic setting where you scavenge, scout, and survive attacks by raiders.
Backers: 442
Average Pledge Per Backer: $72
Funded: $31,805 of $19,000
Dates: Mar 30th -> May 14th (45 days)
Project By: Joseph Alton, M.D./Amy Alton, A.R.N.P.
Backers: 442
Average Pledge Per Backer: $72
Funded: $31,805 of $19,000
Dates: Mar 30th -> May 14th (45 days)
Project By: Joseph Alton, M.D./Amy Alton, A.R.N.P.
$31,805
current pledge level
Last Updated: May 14 @ 23:30 -0400 GMT
167%
of goal
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Latest News
Backer-Exclusive Survivor Log: MARLENA MONTANA, POLICE OFFICER 
May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
A Look Back in Time
May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Our early rendering of Center City After several months of playtesting this was one of the images we sent to Kurt Miller along with detailed descriptions of what we envisioned. We are so happy with what Kurt Miller and Joshua Cappel created! Thank... (Read More)
Initiative Tabletop Review
May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks again to Kae Hutchens, managing editor at initiativetabletop.com for writing a nice review of Doom and Bloom's SURVIVAL! We feel that she really hit the nail on the head with regards to the game, and we're glad that she took the time to get it... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Achieved!
May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We're happy to announce that our stretch goal for the set of miniatures of all 8 game characters has been reached (with a little cushion, always want to be sure before we announce things)! This reward will go to pledges at the game level or above. We... (Read More)
CLOSING IN ON STRETCH GOALS!
May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
BOX BACK ART AND GRAPHIC DESIGN Well, Doom and Bloom's SURVIVAL! has entered the last week of the project and are now just $1000 away from $29000, our first stretch goal, a set of miniatures of all 8 base characters! We can't thank everyone enough... (Read More)
BACKER EXCLUSIVE SURVIVOR LOG: AMY ALTON, NURSE
May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
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Backer-Exclusive Survivor Log: Rex Rainwater, Cleric
May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
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New Add-On KickStarter Exclusive!
May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We are announcing a new add-on KickStarter Exclusive! This add-on is an empty SURVIVAL! pouch and will have a special iron-on patch included that says "SURVIVAL!". As a special bonus to our backers at $120 or higher, you will receive this bag as... (Read More)
Game Review by NVS Gameplays
May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
One of our mistakes as first-time game designers has been not arranging for previews by veteran game reviewers BEFORE the Kickstarter project began. We are lucky to have some excellent reviewers take interest in Doom and Bloom's SURVIVAL!, though,... (Read More)
SURVIVOR LOG: FRANK FORRESTER, HUNTER
May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
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Doom and Bloom's SURVIVAL! in the News
April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, Our article also got posted on Newswire.net, where it will remain for a couple of days. See it here: http://www.newswire.net/newsroom/pr/00081717-survival-board-game.html Joe Alton (Read More)
BoardGameGeek Contest and Other News
April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, Today starts our contest at BoardGameGeek. You sign in to BGG at the link provided below and answer 7 multiple choice questions, the answers of which are in the rulebook or KS page. Each correct answer gives you an entry into our giveaway,... (Read More)
24 Hour Takeover on BGG Main Page and Solo Player Mode
April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Today we will be taking over the top spot on BoardGameGeek's main page! We'll also be holding a BGG contest at the end of the month that will be running for a week, in an effort to get to our stretch goals. Given the many requests we've received... (Read More)
Stonemaier Games
April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
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Survivor Log: Gavin Guerrero, Soldier
April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
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100% Funded!
April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We are pleased to announce that Doom and Bloom's SURVIVAL! has hit 100% funded, and that our game WILL become a reality! Thanks to all our backers for their support, and for the many podcasters and bloggers, especially in the survival community, that... (Read More)
95% Funded!
April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, we're 95% funded with more than half the campaign still left to go, so we're hoping to get to our stretch goal for the set of miniatures of each character! We've connected with the Spanish game forum, Dark Stone, which kindly featured our game,... (Read More)
Backer-Exclusive Survivor Log: Liana Lee, Engineer
April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
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Board Game Geek and Tonight's Webinar
April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Today begins a week of Doom and Bloom's SURVIVAL! ads that will run on the legendary board game site, Board Game Geek! We are making a special effort to reach all the gamers out there, as well as our core audience in the survival community. Also,... (Read More)
STRETCH GOAL UPDATE
April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Rough 3D rendering of miniatures (miniatures may appear different from the image above) We're closing in on 80% funded and we believe strongly that Doom and Bloom's SURVIVAL! will reach its funding goal in the 4 weeks remaining of the Kickstarter... (Read More)
Survivor Log
April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the rewards that our backers receive is access to the survivor logs of the game's characters. Today, our backers will hear the story of Ethan Evergreen, Farmer. For an idea of what the survivor logs are like, check update #3 for the story of... (Read More)
Ethan Evergreen, Farmer: Survivor Log
April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
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Characters for Prototype Game Play
April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Prototype Characters For Playtesting This is what I found in a hobby shop for our game play. I don't have the actual punchboard characters for our game yet. Do you think the parachutes are better? I glued the parachuters to the round wood pieces... (Read More)
Your Character Never Dies
April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We just added this description to the game, as some people may not read the rulebook: One IMPORTANT thing to understand is your character NEVER dies, even if you lose all your resources during the game! There is always HOPE in this game! A few turns... (Read More)
NEW ADD-ONs ! Patch and Dice Tower!!
April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We have had requests to add the patch and dice tower as Add-Ons to your pledge level. After selecting your pledge level, simply add your additional ADD-ON reward cost to your pledge amount. At the end of this Kickstarter project we will email you and... (Read More)
Moving Right Along
April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We're moving right along at 65% funded with 34 days to go, and we'll be talking with Chad at Board Game Geek to put a banner ad up for the game in the next week. We've gotten good traction with the survival community and are adding promos on... (Read More)
Game Board Image!
April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! We realized the full game board was not available on our website, only a section! We have added a large image of the full game board to the gallery on the website for your viewing. Here is the link:... (Read More)
New Support
April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We have received the support of two good friends and popular podcasters, Jack Spirko of thesurvivalpodcast.com and Adam Francis of equip2endure.com. We'll be on Jack's show tomorrow and Adam's show next week talking about the game and some survival... (Read More)
Making the Rounds
April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Spent the day talking about SURVIVAL! on various recorded survival/preparedness podcasts, where we are pretty well-known among the community. Our goal now is to get on gaming podcasts, so feel free to give us recommendations on your favorite game... (Read More)
Doom and Bloom's SURVIVAL! in the New York Times!
April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
During a speaking engagment on survival in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Amy was approached by a reporter from the New York Times about disaster preparedness in general AND our game specifically. See her interview and images of the game towards the end of the... (Read More)
On the road
April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We showed off the prototype of Doom and Bloom's SURViVAL! at survival conferences in Dallas, Texas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma this weekend and were surprised at how many of our core audience are also board gamers! We were also interviewed in our capacity... (Read More)
Introductory Survivor Log
April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, During our campaign, we'll be documenting the travels of our characters in "Survivor Logs". Each character in the game will tell their story and you'll follow their progress over the course of time. Today we release the introductory survivor... (Read More)
Strong Start for our Kickstarter!
March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
It's 36 hours out from our launch, and Doom and Bloom's SURVIVAL! is starting strong. Our core audience of survival-minded folk has been joined by veteran gamers who like our concept, and we're confident that both will have a good gaming experience... (Read More)
LAUNCHED!
March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Launch day is always an exciting time for any Kickstarter project, and it's no different here. Now we have to get the word around! The project launched late last night, and only now are the launch day announcement going out on our social media... (Read More)
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