Genesis: Battle of Champions - Origins

A project in Toronto, Canada by Assad Quraishi
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Genesis is a tactical collectible card game that combines the strategy of a CCG with gripping tactical action.
Backers: 666
Average Pledge Per Backer: $518 CAD

Funded: $345,021 CAD of $15,000 CAD
Dates: Dec 1st -> Jan 7th (38 days)
Project By: Assad Quraishi
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Latest News

Final Kickstarter Party!

January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Join us in celebration for the end of a successful Kickstarter! 11:30Pm - 12:00Am EST MTGNERDGIRL will be doing a live stream at 10:00pm learning the game mtgnerdgirl - Twitch  (Read More)

Pitch Video #17 Last Video until the next round of the contest

January 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
You may continue to pitch cards until Friday midnight. This will be the last video until the next stage. What is the next stage you may ask? Three game designers will look over the list and see if the cards match the pillars of the game. Then the... (Read More)

Round Table tonight & Exploring the Libraries tomorrow

January 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Backers, Just a reminder that tonight is our Round Table, an open Q&A about the future of Genesis, Haunted Castle Gaming, and more. If you want to come and ask difficult questions, tonight is the time to do it. 6 pm EST on Discord... (Read More)

Monthly Round Table is tomorrow at 6 pm EST

January 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
If you are interested in a live Q&A with me and Alex, come out to our Round Table tomorrow at 6 pm EST on Discord (click here for the link). We've got about 13+ questions to cover so it will be a good time.  (Read More)

Happy New Years!

December 31st - via: kickstarter.com
If you're free around 11:30 pm EST, come join me on discord to celebrate the New Year and the count down! https://discord.gg/5mZZwxsp?event=926563212705534033  (Read More)

Pitch Event Video #17

December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Are you a Patreon member?

December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Backers! If you are a current Patreon member and have backed this Kickstarter, please message me on Patreon with your backer number (if you have not done so already). As stated earlier in this project, Kickstarter backers who are part of Patreon... (Read More)

Exploring the Library tonight!!! Special giveaway

December 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey backers, Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on YouTube, because you don't want to miss tonight's Exploring the Library. www.youtube.com/c/genesisboc If we hit 36+ viewers, we're going to open a booster pack of Alpha and give away each card... (Read More)

Halil's latest update (Alt Art Tsunami)

December 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Backers, In case you missed it, here is an update from Halil on the Tsunami piece he is working on.  (Read More)

Our third discord part is happening soon

December 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Come join us to talk about the holidays, see some updates on some artwork like the Early Bird Qureen, Halil's Tsunami, and an update on the bunny Champion. 11:30 am - 12:00 pm https://discord.gg/GCVJcfrC?event=923610170184065024 Come to the party to... (Read More)

Upcoming live streams and events

December 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Champions! I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season. The team and I are taking tomorrow off, so don't expect an update tomorrow. But we have a lot of amazing things happening in the next few days. Sunday, December 26th, 11:30 am EST  -... (Read More)

Pitch event video #16

December 24th - via: kickstarter.com
There may be a delay on the next pitch video as I'm away for the holidays. But you are still available to submit pitch cards each day! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Discord Kickstarter Party #3 this Sunday!

December 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Champions! I wanted to let you know that this Sunday is our next Kickstarter party. It is happening on a different discord server than before. You can join the server here https://discord.gg/m4awq554  (Read More)

Pitch Event Video #15

December 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Happy Holidays from the Haunted Castle Gaming team!

December 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Leave a Genesis jingle or poem below and I'll read/sing out my favourites in my vlog. :)  (Read More)

Electrical Storm update and Live Stream tonight!

December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Champions! Damjan has finally completed the artwork for Electrical Storm promo. If you follow him on Instagram, you would have seen this yesterday. Before we get to the main attraction, I want to remind you that our Exploring the Libraries live... (Read More)

Pitch event Video #14

December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Will the uncut sheets have the back of the cards printed on them?

December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Yes. I'm surprised that you would assume that we wouldn't do this if we were consciously making these ahead of time and asking you to pay for them.   :p I know that some of the sheets/posters in the VIP package didn't have the backs printed on... (Read More)

Exciting Changes to Retail Package to Support LGS.

December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Retail packages will now include a set of all stretch goal promos per Case of Origins Booster Boxes. The past three weeks have been amazing! We have been thrilled to see the community rally behind us and show their neverending support. Furthermore,... (Read More)

Our first Stretchiest of Stretch Goals is now unlocked!

December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Backers! I am excited to announce that we have unlocked the first of the Stretchiest of Stretch Goals, and we will begin planning a third Canadian circuit event, a second US circuit event, and a second EU circuit event. More details about where... (Read More)

30 minutes left on the uncut sheet add-ons

December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
You still have about 30 minutes for the uncut sheet add-on.  Also, have you learned how to play Genesis yet? If not, come join us for a discord, open house and Meet & Greet.  SEASONS MEET AND GREETINGS!  New to Genesis Event  For Anyone, but... (Read More)

Pitch Event Video #13

December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

The Origins uncut Sheets are now

December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
From now until 12:01 pm EST on December 18th, you can pick up the uncut sheets from Origins. These are  great items to hang around to show your love for Genesis :)  (Read More)

Raphael Levy featuring Genesis in a live stream + more

December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Today is a big day! Going on right now, Raphael Levy (MTG Hall of Famer and Pro Tour player) is featuring Genesis in a live stream. You can go watch here: https://www.twitch.tv/raphaellevy In the Fan Discord channel, there is a party going on from... (Read More)

The community is growing!

December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, Yesterday, before their live stream, Sean from Rochester CCG asked me what updates we had and instantly I had so many things to tell him. It was an awesome feeling! Thus, I felt it would be good to relay some of that with you, and give... (Read More)

Pitch Event Video #12

December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Our live stream is happening now!

December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Exploring the Library is live in a few minutes. Come and join us and talk about Genesis and the Kickstarter. :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKk2VBrjHsY  (Read More)

Stretchies of Stretch Goals are live

December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
If you haven't seen them yet, we have posted our stretchiest of stretch goals into the KS. To learn more, check out my vlog from yesterday.  (Read More)

Pitch Event Video #11

December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Pitch event Video #10

December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
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Pitch event Video #9

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Hope you're having a good weekend!!!

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I hope you're having a wonderful weekend. Are you playing Genesis this weekend? Share your photos on IG and Facebook to let people know you're playing. Is there a champion you're excited to play with from Origins? Have you tried proxying that... (Read More)

Pitch Event Video #8

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

The Stretchier Stretch Goals are finished -> Onto the Strechiest of Stretch Goals (delay...?)

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretchier Stretch Goals Unlocked They're all done. Get ready to add on as many coins as you like! Strechiest of Stretch Goals  You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Alright,... (Read More)

How to manage your Add-Ons (Thank you to Masa from the Great White North).

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
The ever amazing, wonderful, and kind Masa, from the Great White North,  created this video for us.  (Read More)

Pitch Event Video #7

December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Play Genesis in the Fan Discord Server

December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everyone, This post came across my feed and I wanted to share it here.  To join the discord server, go to https://discord.gg/5pChMC4  (Read More)

Transparency with KS Boxes Quantities

December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
I know this post should have come out much earlier, but it is better late than never. I'm going to put myself out there and be transparent about our goals with this KS, even if it comes at the risk of losing backers. Because we want you to know what... (Read More)

Pitch Event Video #6

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Sorry for the video delay this was suppose to be uploaded last night. rather then posting to videos tonight i will do a double video in one tomorrow. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound... (Read More)

Mocks of the Kickstarter Coins

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
These coins are going to be based on the anniversary coins.   (Read More)

Mocks for the deckboxes

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We finally have it! A mock for our Kickstarter deck box. Thoughts? We're going to put these up in our add-ons now and then we'll look at the demand and see if we can get more later to the end of the campaign. There is will not be a retailer price for... (Read More)

Pitch Event Video #5 Someone gets disqualified!

December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Reminder that our Roundtable is happening at 6 pm EST

December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
30-minute notice Come join us for an open conversation regarding our Kickstarter, Genesis, and anything else. Please be polite, kind, and considerate. We will not hesitate to kick people out of the call if required. If you have specific topics you... (Read More)

Card Pitch Event Video #4

December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Join our Roundtable Discussion tomorrow at 6 pm EST

December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Come join us for an open conversation regarding our Kickstarter, Genesis, and anything else. Please be polite, kind, and considerate. We will not hesitate to kick people out of the call if required. If you have specific topics you would like us to... (Read More)

Axon Coin unlocked! Goin to add-ons today

December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey backers! The Axon coin has been unlocked. Each backer will get 1 axon coin for their pledge. Also, they will now be available in the add-ons for you to get some more. Also, we have closed the deal on the deck boxes. Now I'm just getting the mocks... (Read More)

Pitch Event #3

December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Clarification regarding promos and stretch goals

December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, We are aware that the allocation of backer promos has not been obvious. Let me take a moment to clarify. Early Bird Promos: As stated on our Kickstarter page, everyone who backed this project in the first 24 hours will receive the Early... (Read More)

Pitch Contest Video #2

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Keep the pitches coming! Thank you all for your support!  (Read More)

We have unlocked the Bellum and Thymos coin.

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Each backer will get a single coin and you can buy more in the add ons for $5 each. Here are some mocks of how those coins will look like.  (Read More)

Don't forget to get updates on YouTube

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We post regular company updates on our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/genesisboc  (Read More)

Heads or Tails Live Stream, now!

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Massive give away tonight!  https://youtu.be/aFnLjVYfrbc  (Read More)

Backer Pitch submissions - Dec 02

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

500 Backer Goal Recycling program!

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for your great support! We are over 500 Backers and with that we would like to present our recycling program. Its pretty simple  Bring 48 booster pack wrappers to any Genesis retailer. They will ship those wrappers to us. Then we will... (Read More)

Stretchier Stretch Goals are unlocked!!!

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Champions! We have added some additional stretch goals to give you some more bling for your Genesis collection. We don't have mocks of these yet, but we do have some sample photos. We have already unlocked the Origins sticker that each person... (Read More)

We hit $250K!!!

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Backer Champions!!! We hit $250k in less than 24 hours! Wow! I tried to do a video, but it didn't come out well. Let me retry now. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Re:... (Read More)

250 Backer card pitch event unlocked! Now onto 500 backers!

December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Thank you backers, We at Haunted Castle gaming want to thank you all for your support, for making our Kickstarter launch a great one! We... (Read More)

All foil Champions are unlocked within 4 hrs!

December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Did we make the stretch goals too easy? :o All 12 foil Champions are now going to be available for everyone!!! Our backer stretch goal is unlocked too - more details coming from Alex soon. Let's hit those YouTube and Facebook stretch goals now!!!  (Read More)

Kasha is unlocked! Let's go!!!

December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Champions! We hit $150k in an hour and a half! Kasha, the blood mage, the queen of the vampires, and my personal favourite has now been unlocked. We are two champions away from unlocking all 12 of them! I also got word that Halil is excited and has... (Read More)

Funded within a minute

December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Champions, This morning has been stressful and exciting. I haven't really had a chance to breathe since the Kickstarter went live. Thank you to everyone who joined the Discord party. It was amazing to see so many people rally behind us. I will be... (Read More)

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