Zero Sum: The Card Game
A project in Boston, MA by Bad Captain Games000days
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A competitive strategy card game set in a corporate-driven, sci-fi universe.
Backers: 216
Average Pledge Per Backer: $80
Funded: $17,258 of $40,000
Dates: Mar 8th -> Apr 7th (30 days)
Project By: Bad Captain Games
Backers: 216
Average Pledge Per Backer: $80
Funded: $17,258 of $40,000
Dates: Mar 8th -> Apr 7th (30 days)
Project By: Bad Captain Games
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$17,258
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Last Updated: April 7 @ 11:30 -0400 GMT
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Latest News
Thank You, and See You Soon! 
April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, amazing Kickstarter Backers! We've got some bad news and some good news today. The bad news is that we didn't make our funding goal. While we would have loved to be able to make it to 100% on our first try, alas, it was not to be. The good... (Read More)
The Final Stretch, Name Generators, Playtest Tonight
March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We're at 40% of our goal, and we couldn't have done it without our amazing backers. Please, if you haven't done so, consider liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, and sharing the news with your friends. And consider giving us a rating on... (Read More)
Galactic Lore Post #4
March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
In today's lore update, we take a look at how an Anacron spy does her job. TL;DR: carefully, and with lots of drones... Galactic Lore Post #4: SurveillanceBlueMatter: Any chatter yet? Ghastly: Not yet. @Rabbit-bot07, initiate level two... (Read More)
PAX East: What I learned from 100 playthroughs
March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
My first job in gaming was as a qualitative tester: I played video games in development and provided feedback about them to the development teams. Learning to give feedback was a process in and of itself. I think this is why I am so happy to hear... (Read More)
Galactic Lore Post #3
March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Ever wondered what life is like for a TechNet diplomacy mech? Read on, and find out! Galactic Lore Post #3: NegotiationsAssistant to the Ambassador Shel May FINA stood before the polished ironwood door. In her left hand she held a data spike, its... (Read More)
Social Media Stretch Goal - Boost the Signal
March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Bigger is always better! If we reach our Social Media Stretch Goal, we'll upgrade our Catch Cards to a Tarot-size format. Tarot-size cards showcase our talented artists' work in higher resolution, and make it easier for multiple players to read card... (Read More)
Backer Logos, Discord Invite, Anacron Name Generator
March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Gameplay Video
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out our video for an in-depth explanation of all card types and gameplay options in Zero Sum's competitive play mode. We'll have more information on solo play mode soon! Questions? Thoughts? Ideas? Join our Discord channel! Message us for an... (Read More)
The Game Campaign, Galactic Lore Post #2
March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Saturday! We're celebrating hitting 1/3 of our goal by talking about the game's campaign, and kicking off a series of "prequel episodes" for the in-game story arc. Thanks so much for supporting Zero Sum! Campaign ModeThe Zero Sum campaign can... (Read More)
Zero Sum Rulebook: Draft 1
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Want to play Zero Sum? Whether you are a PAX East playtester, or just want to learn more about how the game is played, we've got a first draft of our rulebook available now! Check it out here! We'll be updating this document over time, and we'd love... (Read More)
The Officer Box, Discord, More About Us, Galactic Lore Post #1
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a very exciting week for us here at Bad Captain. Thanks to our inspiring backers, we've passed the 30% mark towards our goal! We truly couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook for the... (Read More)
PAX East, Discord, and our Expansion Plan
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Monday, everyone! The Bad Captain crew was at PAX East this weekend, and we want to thank everyone who stopped by or followed us via Twitter and Facebook during the event! It was great to talk with so many playtesters; you all had great... (Read More)
Thanks for a great first day!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Zero Sum: TCG is currently at 15% of our goal, and it's been an amazing first 24 hours thanks to all of our wonderful backers. We're so excited to share our game with you! We'll be at PAX East in the Indie Tabletop Megabooth all weekend, and we'd... (Read More)
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