MetaZoo: Cryptid Nation - The Cryptid Trading Card Game!
A project in New York, NY by Michael Waddell000days
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MetaZoo is a trading card game (TCG) about Cryptids with Bigfoot, Mothman, Slide-Rock Bolter, Indrid Cold, and the Flatwoods Monster!
Backers: 255
Average Pledge Per Backer: $72
Funded: $18,249 of $10,000
Dates: Jul 30th -> Aug 30th (31 days)
Project By: Michael Waddell
Backers: 255
Average Pledge Per Backer: $72
Funded: $18,249 of $10,000
Dates: Jul 30th -> Aug 30th (31 days)
Project By: Michael Waddell
$18,249
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 30 @ 08:02 -0400 GMT
182%
of goal
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Latest News
LAST 24 HOURS! + Signature Series + Referrals 
August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! What an exciting past few days. Yesterday in particular was amazing - we absolutely crushed the 200+ backers goal I thought would take us until the end of today to achieve. As a result, let's shoot for the stars! Introducing the last... (Read More)
LAST 48 HOURS and Special Offer!
August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Special Offer As we enter into the final 48 hours, we want to push the community to grow as large as possible. The best way that we can offer something to new pledges without alienating everyone in our current community members is by giving free... (Read More)
Booster Pack Makeup!
August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
So, many MetaZoo fans ask: What will the composition of the booster packs be? In each Booster Pack, there will be 11 additional cards. The composition of these will be (in order): 1 Aura/Terra Card 1 Gold Card (Holographic or Reverse... (Read More)
For the Record: What will the First Edition Print Run size be? + Sneak Peak at our Booster Box!
August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
For the sake of transparency, let's discuss print run size. This also allows us to get ahead of collectors, any number of decades in the future, who will try to either underestimate or overestimate the print run size of our First Edition Cryptid... (Read More)
MetaZoo's Secondary Market and Pricing Strategy
August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
There's nothing more frustrating than wanting a card and seeing that I cannot afford it. Generally this happens with older cards from sets two decades old, but it also happens with newer cards as well. It happens with newer cards in 3 situations: It... (Read More)
Plan for Competitive Play
August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, As you know, we are introducing a truly innovative game mechanic where your surroundings impact the power of your cards. Rain, rivers, lakes, and even cups of water have the chance of increasing the power of your Water Spells. A... (Read More)
Partnership with Cryptid Crate!
August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone - just a quick update. As the final countdown starts, we will be posting at least one to two updates a day (even if they are small!). We wanted to let everyone know that we have been in talks with Cryptid Crate... (Read More)
1 week left! Apparel has arrived and New Stretch Goal revealed!
August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Ladies and Gentlemen and Cryptids! We are officially 1 week away from the campaign ending, and the support that has been outpouring on Instagram, Discord, Reddit, and Facebook has been truly inspiring. We hit another stretch goal associated with... (Read More)
The FREE Sample Cards are on their way!
August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Good news everyone, this week we receive the sample cards - that means two things: Gameplay videos and walkthroughs Absolutely mind blowing holographic (and normal) sample cards sent out to you, our amazing pledgers! See the custom envelope we... (Read More)
Our First Social Media Stretch Goal - UNLOCKED! "Dark Pact" Holographic card revealed.
August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Another stretch goal reached! This time it's a social media one - we gained 250 new Instagram followers! Following us on Instagram, Facebook, etc... is really key in building the community. Even if you can't pledge, join the community, we would love... (Read More)
Stick Stretch Goal Unlocked + Holographic Cards Revealed!
August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
For this update we will go over two developments. 1. We reached our second stretch goal! Stickers have been unlocked! 2. Gold Card Rarities are revealed! The first announcement is that we have unlocked the sticker stretch goal! Thanks to everyone who... (Read More)
Meet the Bronze (Common) and Silver (Uncommon) cards in the sample packs that will be sent to Pledgers!
August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
As we get closer to the midpoint of our campaign, we want to reveal the cards that will be part of the sample pack that we send to pledgers towards the end of the campaign! Today we will be revealing the Bronze (Common) and Silver (Uncommon) cards.... (Read More)
SMASHED THROUGH OUR FIRST STRETCH GOAL!
August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Within just a day of reaching our funding goal, we have hit our first stretch goal! It is now official: Every booster box will now contain 4 pack arts! The BIG FOUR pack arts! Which one is your favorite? Should we add a black, Mothman pack art as... (Read More)
WE ARE FUNDED!!! + NEW STRETCH GOALS
August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
WE DID IT! And I say WE because this would not have been possible without YOU the pledgers. With just over 100 people having pledged, we have finally hit our goal. But the party doesn't stop here, we are just getting started. Below we introduce... (Read More)
Just for fun - some new card art!
August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, we have a new shipment of card art to show everyone. Shout out to our brilliant artists who continue to deliver ahead of their deadlines because they are passionate about the game! Aura Battery Aura Generator Fire Trap Fireball Growth... (Read More)
80% + Holographic design has been selected for the sample cards!
August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, check out this incredible promo from one of our artists, Victor Larson! Now for the Foil! Our thoughts regarding the foil type for the sample cards and by extension the foil type for the main set is that the following shattered shape... (Read More)
75%! Plus a sneak peak at the holographic cards that will be sent to pledgers to review!
August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
WE HAVE OFFICIALLY HIT 75%! Not even a week into this amazing campaign, and we have hit 3/4 of our target. Let's keep up the good work! Let your friends and family know. The first 100 pledgers who pledge over $10 will receive test holographic... (Read More)
The artists are back at work! + Samples are on the way!
August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Our amazing artists are officially back at work finishing up card art and promo art! We also have holographic cards and test kits on the way from our printer, hopefully ready to be sent to select Beta Playtesters to review and (hopefully) fawn... (Read More)
The Full Cryptid List!
August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Things are moving steadily along, I'm so happy that the community is growing. As the days march on, I will be revealing more and more information, promotional art, and cards.. so be sure to follow us or better yet, pledge! Now, when I say full, I... (Read More)
50%!
August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
After just 3 days, we are at 50% funded! Let's keep it up! Tell your friends and family and let's continue to build this community. Below we are including our first official image of the Arena to help determine card placement. And who knows, this... (Read More)
Almost HALFWAY THERE!
August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Day two is officially over, and we are over 40% there! Pretty incredible if you ask me. Let your friends and family know as well in case they want to pledge! We are including some more info about the Tribal Theme Decks below, as well as a new promo... (Read More)
New Promo Art + Updated Gameplay! - 30% funded in the first day!
July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, thank you to all of our initial pledgers, we successfully hit ~30% in our first day! Spread the news so we can keep this momentum going! 1. Many of you have asked for us to post the images used in the video, so we are attaching those at... (Read More)
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