Gruff: The Tactical Card Game of Mutated Monster Goats

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Gruff is a unique evolving card game using mutated monster goats to crush your enemies. For 2 players and plays in 20-45 min.
Backers: 1768
Average Pledge Per Backer: $37

Funded: $65,466 of $10,000
Dates: May 1st -> May 31st (30 days)
Project By: Studio Woe
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Latest News

Interview with Brent Critchfield of Studio Woe

May 8th - via: thezarf.com
After meeting Brent at the SXSW Gaming Expo this year, I had to ask him some questions. (Read More)

Gruff Review

May 3rd - via: spritesanddice.com
Gruff is the combat of a collectible card game, distilled down to an intense, quickly escalating death match. (Read More)

The Last Day of the Gruff Campaign!

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We are finally here! We have less than 24 hours left in the campaign. The level of support we have received in the past few days has been amazing. I am extremely grateful to all of you. I know we can reach $65k and unlock Mini-Gaptooth. Weekends tend... (Read More)

Final 48 Hours! All Stretch Goals Revealed!

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Here we are on the final edge of the campaign! Congrats to everyone for unlocking our icon upgrades! Up until now I have been flipping over a new stretch goal as soon as the last one was accomplished, but the time for that is done. Here are all the... (Read More)

an Amazing Endorsement, and a new Stretch Goal

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
There are endorsement's and then there are ENDORSEMENTS. I have been holding this little gem in reserve for a special occasion. I think hitting our 400% stretch goal is a pretty awesome occasion, for this awesome piece of fan-love.  "These goats are... (Read More)

Welcome Capricornelia!

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
The winner of the "Name the Shepherd" survey was Capricornelia by a landslide! Congrats to everyone for getting this Shepherd Unlocked! Up next is Lord Colefield! He has risen from the mysterious void of the Betwixt, whispering portents of Doom. On... (Read More)

Madam Has Been Unlocked! Lets give her a name!

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
The time has come! Thanks so much for helping us reach this stretch goal! This new shepherd has been unlocked! Please take this survey and vote on your favorite name! (I had to remove names that were too close to things that already existed in other... (Read More)

Eat Your Brains! and Strategicon!

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Another fun combo using Zumberg is to force your opponent to reveal their hand using Bubble's Mental Probe then have Zumberg eat their brains! Speaking of Brains. Gruff is headed to Strategicon right now! If you are at the convention swing by our... (Read More)

Skitters and Zumberg Best Friends Forever!

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Combo Update! One of my favorite parts of Gruff is the ability to find synergies and combos that will allow you to fling your goats toward victory. I am going to do a couple updates showing what that means in Gruff. Lets start off with a pretty basic... (Read More)

A new Shepherd appears on the horizon!

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Who is this Mysterious Matron of Mutton?  Please help studio woe name this shepherd! Make suggestions here and in the Kickstarter comments. When we unlock her stretch goal I will create a survey with our favorite name ideas and let you vote to pick... (Read More)

Here is the mockup for the Adventure Case

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I think if you wanted to intimidate your opponent without having to spend 5 crazy to do so (That joke will be funnier when your game arrives), this might be the way to do it. This is the 2-tone metal Gruff-Box from the fine folks at DogMight. This is... (Read More)

The Adventure Case, Gruff Version!

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
The excellent folks at Dog Might are running a kickstarter campaign here for an artisanal gaming box. The box looks perfect for any tabletop RPG, but I suspect it might also be an excellent way to carry Gruff around. To make it even cooler I am... (Read More)

Stretch Goal Acoomplished, Gruff is a 4-player Game!

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Congrats Friends! With this stretch goal we were able to add enough sliders to Gruff to be able to run an entire 4 person draft tournament out of a single box!  Up next is Jigger the Master Mech of the Contraption Raceways! Jigger sees the potential... (Read More)

Half Way Through! Playmat Add-on! and an Original Sketch!

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Today is the official half-way mark of the campaign. By popular demand we are creating an add-on for the Gruff playmat. We are also adding original drawings by members of the Studio Woe art team for everyone in the Collector Tier, the Painter Tier,... (Read More)

Casual Game Crowdfunding: Infamy, Koalas, and Food Trucks

May 15th - via: casualgamerevolution.com
This month brings campaigns for two outlandish food and animal-themed games, as well as several games set in interesting and unique worlds (1930's occultism? Mutant goat herds?). (Read More)

Bonus Rewards in the Collector Tier

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We are celebrating the half-way mark of our Kickstarter campaign by adding extra rewards to the Collector Tier. In addition to receiving the game, the sketchbook, and the poster, you will also receive a limited edition playmat and 3 Kickstarter... (Read More)

Introducing Add-ons!

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
You can now add extra copies of Gruff, and the Art of Gruff Sketchbook to your pledge!   (Read More)

Gruff just got a perfect 10/10!

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Gruff just received the first ever perfect review from "A Roll of the Dice"! This is one of many things AROTDREVIEWS said in praise of the game... "Well, this is it. The very first 10/10 we have ever given, and probably one of the only ones. I have... (Read More)

Here Comes Grimey Gobs!

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit our stretch goal and unlocked Gobs! This is an amazing moment because Gruff now has enough goats to be draftable with 4 people. Gobs brings 16 new cards into the game and an entire strategy based around the ideas if durability and... (Read More)

New international Shipping Price!

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We were able to renegotiate the price of the international shipping of our 10 unit pack from $90 down to just $40! This is thanks to your support that we were able to negotiate a better deal!   (Read More)

Gruff just got an exciting endorsement!

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
"Gruff is wickedly funny and insanely entertaining. The gameplay is smooth, fast and deep. You can’t ask for a better combination. The artwork is superb, coming from some of my favorite artists of all time (Avery Coleman & Virginia... (Read More)

Grinder Unlocked! with 16 extra cards!

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Up next is the fantastic flinger of funk, Grimey Gobs!  (Read More)

Gruff was just made a Staff Pick!

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
A HUGE Thank You to all of our backers, supporters, and the folks at Kickstarter!  (Read More)

First Stretch Goal Unlocked!

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Premium grade sliders will now be available in every box of Gruff thanks to your support! Up next we will unlock Grinder, a new goat with his own set of 16 cards. Grinder is an aggressive off-tank riding that thrives off returning damage to his foes!... (Read More)

100% Funded!

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We just fully funded Gruff! Thanks so much for all your help. You made this crazy dream a reality. To celebrate we have some really cool stretch goals planned!  (Read More)

Over 90%!!!

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I am really happy with how we are trending. Our early stretch goals are really cool, and it looks like we will be looking at them pretty soon!  (Read More)

Over 80% in 24 Hours!

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
What an awesome and overwhelming first day. You guys are absolutely the best!   (Read More)

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