Rise of the Kage, ninja board game with detailed miniatures.
A project in Islington, UK by GCT Studios000days
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A thrilling stealth board game for two to four players. Will you take on the role of ninja or guard in a game of Rise of the Kage?
Backers: 1112
Average Pledge Per Backer: £95
Funded: £105,147 of £40,000
Dates: Sep 6th -> Oct 5th (29 days)
Project By: GCT Studios
Backers: 1112
Average Pledge Per Backer: £95
Funded: £105,147 of £40,000
Dates: Sep 6th -> Oct 5th (29 days)
Project By: GCT Studios
£105,147
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 5 @ 08:01 -0400 GMT
262%
of goal
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Latest News
The end is near... or is it just the beginning :-) 
October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys, Thanks for throwing your support in for us even for a model we don't have the art for yet, we appreciate your belief in us and we won't let you down. We look forward to making this the game you all hope and rightly expect it to be. Odin... (Read More)
Final Stretch Goal and Add on
October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Guys you cleaned us out, you have gathered together and broken through everything we had, brilliantly we have also unlocked the 1000 backer reward and the 1000 shares too adding a couple of pieces of equipment to the ninja's arsenal. So we've had a... (Read More)
Bushido and a Shoutout
October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Rise of the Kage is set in the Jwar Isles the world first introduced through Bushido our 32mm Minaiatures Oriental Fantasy Skirmish Game but the links do not end there. The ninja of the Kage Kaze Zoku the Shadow Wind Clan will be a playable faction... (Read More)
Sharing Bonus, Sooooo Close :-)
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Woot, 1000 backers and the Healing Balm unlocked, really going to help ninja persevere through the pain and incredibly useful but I know I'm not going to convince you it's better than the Kusarigama... only 5 more shares guys... (Read More)
Last 24 Hours... Here Doggy!
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Well it's turning into the end of campaign we were all hoping for, loads of new backers, tons of stretch goals being broken and here are our plans for the last 24 hours, if you break these it will be awesome. Link Goals are back for the final push...... (Read More)
Final 24 hour update coming very soon!
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Last chance to join our Thunderclap, you are going to want the stretch goals coming and this may just help, join us in our shout here... JOIN US Everybody welcome, and oh you have about 40 minutes :-) Also the Kurisagama is a bit of a boon for the... (Read More)
Another stretch goal down and on to the Dock Veteran
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We are delighted to say the fourth board has been unlocked and now we are on to the Dock Veteran, if we can get him unlocked that will be 133 models at the Red Alert level! (Read More)
A word from Bushido Game Designer Toby Nathan
October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Well the kickstarter continues to do well so thanks for all the support. I’ve noticed that a few have asked about the Takashi guard Bushido the game profiles and so I thought I’d take the opportunity to give you all a treat and spoiler as to one... (Read More)
Another stretch goal down
October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Another stretch goal broken through, on to the 4th board now! (Read More)
Bumper update!
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Update contents 1. Show Pick up 2. New Stretch Goal 3. Share Share Share 4. Asian Shipping 5. New Prefecture Dice add on 6. Kicktraq Hotness 1. Show Pick Up (once produced)Fans that can make it to these shows that GCT Studios will be able attending... (Read More)
Add ons added!
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Two very different stretch goals, one offering you new and exciting game play and the other is what many of you have been asking for the opportunity to add more plastic models that you want. (Read More)
Another Stretch goal down and a new goal added.
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
A great push in the last couple of days made short work of this Stretch goal and its Link goal as well. A great card pack supplement and 20 new models added. He'll certainly look good on the dock map. We have added the 4th map as a stretch goal... (Read More)
Designer Notes - A look at the ninja
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is some insight into the ninja and how they will play in a game of Rise of the Kage... A look at the ninja (Read More)
Great start to the final week, 62K stretch goal down!
September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
It's gone... New models for everyone :-) We will add a new stretch goal tomorrow for you all to peruse, in the meantime we are happy to start revealing the designer notes and Gordon is happy with how they have been received. Many wanted to know... (Read More)
A look at the guards (designer notes)
September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Well we have entered into the final week on the edge of breaking another cracking stretch goal, we really hope to push on in this final week and give you all the extras we have in store :-) We'd like to take this chance to thank you all for helping... (Read More)
New Link goal
September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
As we hunt down the second Retainer Guard, we have added a new Link goal. This supplement will come with items for the ninja such as blinding dust, grappling hooks and the deadly dragon claws. The guards will see additional cards to bolster their... (Read More)
Board Game Geek
September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We are going to pick one BGG fan at the end of the campaign to receive their 50% off of their pledge so if you haven't been across yet now is the time! Now really is your chance guys, over on BGG we have a contest running, be sure to go over and have... (Read More)
Shipping to the US and Canada
September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
As mentioned we will be shipping from within the US and so US backers do not need to worry about customs and so on. We will also be shipping from the US to Canada and our estimated shipping for pledges to Canada are... $17-27 USD We are also still... (Read More)
Shadow Wind Clan Special Cards For Bushido
September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Here are Bushido game designer Toby Nathan's thoughts on the new add on... Wow, firstly thank you for all the support for the campaign. Yet again the gamers of the world have enabled us to bring yet another faction to the battlefields of Jwar isles.... (Read More)
The Shadow Wind Clan, Part 1
September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
The Thoughts of the Grand Master… The Kage Kaze Zoku, the Shadow Wind Clan has since time immemorial stood watch over the world of men. For generations at a time we have faded in and out of the Jwar Isles’ collective consciousness, in and out of... (Read More)
The Docks of Ryu are unlocked, lets add a new stretch goal
September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Amazing work and we have sailed past the Docks of Ryu, let's see if we can navigate all the way to this new stretch goal (again apologies for the awful puns)... Help us to make this happen by sharing where and with who you can, we are looking to... (Read More)
Thunderclap, let's shout together
September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys, come across and support our Thunderclap, it's free and just means we all put our voices together for one big collective shoutout at the same time with a day of the campaign to go! http://thndr.it/1rhsGTR It's only me at the moment ;-) (Read More)
Bushido Profiles and Designer notes
September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
This add on will include a profile for all models released in this Kickstarter (except for the Princess Hostage). Also please note all metal models will be supplied with their Bushido profile cards. Here are some of Bushido's lead game designer Toby... (Read More)
Brand New Link Goal - Assembled models
September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
As we close in on Minato we are delighted to announce this one, we know this is important to quite a fair few players and we have worked hard to make it a possibility... (Read More)
Retailers offer now available
September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We are now able to offer Rise of the Kage deals to retailers. If you are interested in stocking the game please pledge at the £1 level and send us a message. Once we have verified you are a retailer we will provide you with further details. (Read More)
New Add On
September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
That's right a brand new Add On is now available, these will be in the same mould as the existing Bushido dice - 16mm, with the Shadow Wind Clan in place of number 6. There will be 12 dice in total - 6 black and 6 white in the pack. (Read More)
Red Alert Pledge level
September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We have had a great graphic made by one of our fans to represent what is available in the Red Alert pledge level and we now have one of our own, it's also on the front page... Red Alert Level is up to a whopping 76 models already! (Read More)
New Novice Guard (20 models) unlocked!
September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Amazing, backer count is rising all the time and now both Amber and Red Alert pledge levels have this new Novice guard, complete with his own profile card giving the Guard player options when recruiting guards. Next up is a brand new Guard Boss,... (Read More)
Designer discussion
September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Join Gordon the game's designer and the boys from Miniature Maniacs as they discuss Rise of the Kage HERE. (Read More)
Sharing Bonus...
September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We're making a rampant charge down the corridors towards the next Stretch Goal and about to pick up a Link Goal along the way! In the meantime we've got a sharing bonus for you all to try and help unlock. This is achievable simply by pressing the... (Read More)
First Stretch Goal Down!!!
September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
You've unlocked Ghost! Good effort :-) Up next is the new Novice Guard, slimmer than his larger, lazier peer but similarly unexperienced. Knowing when and how to use these Novices will be crucial for the Guard Boss. This new guard will come... (Read More)
Dice Tower and new stretch goals
September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
It was great to get a mention on this morning on Dice Tower's 'Board Game Breakfast' Check it out HERE begins around 4:23 and remember the shipping in America is estimated at $11 so not so bad at all really. As we hunt down Ghost like a pack of angry... (Read More)
Tabletop Gaming News Review
September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Our friends over at TGN have reviewed Rise of the Kage over HERE, this will shed some light on different mechanics within the game as well as giving you a look at more of the components and cards, although they are still the prototypes. Win your... (Read More)
New stretch goals
September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We will continue to update the stretch goals but think this is a particularly good one to highlight for two reasons. The first is he is pretty kick ass as well as being the second boss for the game. A second boss means a different set of boss... (Read More)
Info
September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
ShippingMany of you have asked, we are working on answers, we don't want to give a poor estimate, what would be the point? We are trying to get them as accurate as possible, please be patient and know we will definitely have one for almost all... (Read More)
IFB 4 - Kickstarter Exclusive
September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
The hostage will now be immediately added to all Red Level pledges! (Hostage is a KS exclusive)We are going to put her into the skilled hands of our sculptors and see her realised as a Rise of the Kage model, exclusive to the Kickstarter and... (Read More)
IFB 3 - Stretch goals and Link goals
September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
At funding we have reviewed our goals again listening to what you have told us and we think you'll be really happy with the new list we are compiling. Here's a taster with the first Stretch goal... This is Ghost, he will be the sixth ninja to enter... (Read More)
IFB 2 - Kouhei (ninja)
September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
This amazing member of the Shadow Wind Clan will be added immediately to all Red Alert level pledges.A brand new ninja joins the fray in the form of Kouhei... 'Death from the shadows'Kouhei, like many from the House of the Long Shadow, prefers to... (Read More)
IFB 1 - New Additional Board
September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
This beautifully detailed board will be added immediately to all Amber and Red Alert level pledges. It plays out in the Artisans district of Ryu that some of you will be familiar with from the Bushido Rulebook, for those that want to know more have... (Read More)
Funded... Thank you!!!!
September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Well what a great start, you guys have certainly got us off to a great start and still 24 days to go! We are looking to smash some stretch goals but before we do that we want to reward everyone that has put their faith in us this far, we are going to... (Read More)
How does it play?
September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Many of you have asked for more details and so here is a link to the game's designer Gordon Cunningham giving a run through at Gen Con: He also ran a demo for Geek and Sundry Vlogger Teri Litorco, here's what she thought: (Read More)
Kickstarter Weekly Summary - Sunday 7th September, 2014
September 7th - via: boardgamegeek.com
Hey there, Kickers! And welcome to another swashbuckled edition of Kick the Table. Today there are 184 live Tabletop Games campaigns on kickstarter, of which only 58 have funded. That's pretty low. Does this means it's a poor crop of campaigns? Let's find out together. (Read More)
Wear them with pride
September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Lots of you have messaged us asking for profile pics and badges, well here you go :-) Kickstarter profiles Facebook profiles (Read More)
What a night!
September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone for getting us half way there in a single night, here is a look at the metal versions of the ninja*... Cannot wait to fund and start to reveal some of the awesome stretch goals we have in store for you guys. *Metal models will be... (Read More)
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