Gold Mine! card reveal game (manufactured)

A project in Burke, VA by John H. Kohn
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One deck for 1 player; 2 or more decks for multi-player competition
Backers: 15
Average Pledge Per Backer: $33

Funded: $492 of $80
Dates: Aug 10th -> Aug 31st (21 days)
Project By: John H. Kohn
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Latest News

Campaign FUNDED. Thank you.

August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Rewards Surveys to be sent soonest.  (Read More)

I don't know about you, but...

August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

A PnP version of Gold Mine! card reveal game is now on Etsy.com

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
While the premium manufactured decks are only available on Kickstarter, I have placed a $3 PnP version on Etsy.com under the shop name KohnGames.  (Read More)

A sobering note: The Argonaut (Gold) Mine Disaster of 1922

August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's the link to a gold mining disaster that is still remembered to this day:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfr2dLxqGWI   (Read More)

Let's shake things up a bit -- stretch goal time!

August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Within the first 24 HOURS, this campaign took off like a rocket, but now, it's crawling like a slug. Here's the stretch goal: If the funding reaches $800 (and sustains that to the end of the campaign), I'll hold a random drawing for one of my 3-suit... (Read More)

A game where I found the Gold; lost it; found it again; then lost it for good

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Without too much trouble, I found the Gold! However, the clear path involves a Hazard card, so I had to roll the die: The roll matched the Hazard card: Resulting in the card having to be removed: With the path broken, I need to find a NEW path to... (Read More)

A game where I was so, so, so, so, soooooo close in finding the Gold!

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Here was a game where I dug, and dug, and dug until I hit nothing but dead ends -- with only THREE cards left to find the Gold!  Turns out, the Gold card was the upper left corner one! Soooo close!  (Read More)

I dig a LOT of digging before finding the Gold (in this scenario)

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Being left-handed, I tend to think I'll find the Gold on the left side of the 6 x 8 cards. I was sure wrong this time. Look at how many cards and corresponding dead ends I encountered until I was forced to look on the right side. The result? Instead... (Read More)

Setup and Actual Game Played

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Below is the 6 x 8 setup of the cards (making sure to remove the 3 rules & 2 blank cards first). Note that I have the backs all upright and neat. Uprightness in future games is not necessary, since, in play, the revealed cards can be rotated... (Read More)

The manufactured deck has arrived!

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I will be replacing the graphic ones this evening. Thank you, early Backers, for trusting me based solely on the graphics alone.   (Read More)

So, you think you know gold ore when you see it?

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out this video that shows samples. A humbling experience!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz_MTBQ7oto&t=313s   (Read More)

Funding EXCEEDED in the first seven MINUTES!

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
A great start with a long way to go.  Let's keep spreading the word. I 'm expecting the manufactured deck to be delivered this evening, and I'm anxious to replace the graphics I've supplied with photos of the actual product! I thank you early... (Read More)

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