Alfonzo's Arctic Adventure - A brand-new game for the NES

A project in Truro, Canada by Tomas Guinan
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Your best friend, Bob, is missing, and it's up to you to find him. Over 90 challenging levels to explore!
Backers: 447
Average Pledge Per Backer: $72 CAD

Funded: $32,150 CAD of $10,000 CAD
Dates: Oct 16th -> Nov 15th (31 days)
Project By: Tomas Guinan
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Latest News

The Final Day

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
It's the final day on Kickstarter for Alfonzo's Arctic Adventure. Yesterday, with all of your help, we flew right past the $30,000 stretch goal. I knew we could do it! Today, the sky is the limit! Let's finish this thing off with a bang!  (Read More)

The Final 48 Hour Stretch...

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We are entering the final two days of the Alfonzo's Arctic Adventure Kickstarter campaign, and it's definitely been a crazy ride. Over 400 backers have pledged nearly $30,000 in support so far. I can't begin to thank all of you enough. It's been... (Read More)

Final Week Stretch - Steam and 3DS

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Alfonzo's Arctic Adventure is hitting its final week on Kickstarter and running strong. Now seems like a good time to reveal a stretch goal. If the campaign hits CA$30,000 (~US$23,000), I will port the game to Nintendo 3DS and Steam, complete with... (Read More)

Exploring the secrets in Alfonzo's Arctic Adventure

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I've just posted a video highlighting the new characters and secrets in Alfonzo's Arctic Adventure. I hope this gives you a better idea of the kind of depth that this game has, and what makes it more interesting than the original Eskimo Bob. Take a... (Read More)

Wow, what a day!

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday was the best day for the Alfonzo Kickstarter since the start of the campaign. 37 new backers took us well over the 300 mark, we blew past $25,000 pledged... and there are still 13 days to go! It looks like today is off to a good start as... (Read More)

Happy Halloween!

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Halloween marks the halfway point for the Alfonzo's Arctic AdventureĀ Kickstarter campaign! 15 days down, and 15 more to go! I'd like to thank everyone who's backed the project so far. Your support has been amazing! Let's see where the next 15 days... (Read More)

We've Crossed the Threshold...

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Alfonzo's Arctic Adventure now has 264 backers. That means this project has now matched the original Eskimo Bob Kickstarter, and we're only 10 days into the campaign! At just over $22,000 raised so far, even the total amount raised nearly matches the... (Read More)

Live Q&A Session on Kickstarter in 3 Hours

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Just in cased anyone missed it, I will be doing a live Q&A session today!  (Read More)

250 Backers!

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I feel like I'm thanking you for hitting a new milestone almost every day. Alfonzo's Arctic Adventure just hit 250 backers. You guys are amazing! Thank you so much!  (Read More)

Week One Update - 200% Funded!

October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Just as the first week of the campaign comes to an end, we've hit the 200% funded milestone. It's been a crazy rollercoaster ride so far, and I have the feeling that the best is yet to come! Thanks to everyone who has supported and shared this... (Read More)

Upgrading to Include Vinyl for Special Edition Backers

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

New Reward Options! Game Soundtrack on CD or LP!

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Alfonzo's Arctic Adventure has plenty of music, and now you can add this game's soundtrack to your collection! As a celebration for such a successful first week on Kickstarter, I'm now offering the 24-track soundtrack on either CD or vinyl LP. All... (Read More)

Possible New Rewards - Looking For Feedback

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I am considering adding a reward tier to include a physical soundtrack release along with the game. In order to do this, I need to know what the interest level in this would be, as there are minimum quantities I would need to fulfill when producing... (Read More)

New Color Available - Snow White!

October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Attention! A new color has arrived. All backers who pledge to the $59 Boxed Cartridge Pack tier will now have the option of choosing between Classic Grey and Snow White cartridges at the end of the campaign! This color is returning from the original... (Read More)

Question specifically for higher-tier backers

October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Thank you all! 200 backers!

October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
This is what 200 Alfonzos looks like, and each one of these Alfonzos would like to thank each one of the 200 backers who have come together to make this project a reality. This would never be happening without each and every one of you! My last... (Read More)

New Bundle Reward Options

October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Anyone looking to pledge for multiple copies of the game, now is your chance. I've created two bundle reward tiers to let you do just that! If you pledge $108, you will receive one boxed copy of the game along with one lose cartridge. A pledge of... (Read More)

Alfonzo's Arctic Adventure Playable at Portland Retro Games Expo

October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a heads up to anyone attending Portland Retro Gaming Expo this weekend, October 19-21. Alfonzo's Arctic Adventure will be playable at the show. I will not be there in person, but the game will be playable at the Infinite NES Lives booth, #508.... (Read More)

Success!! Fully Funded in 16 Hours!

October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! I'm at a loss for words. Thanks to everyone who has backed this project and shared it with their friends. You have no idea what this means to me and to my family. To be fully funded so quickly feels truly humbling. For so many people to pull... (Read More)

Wow! Over 50% funded already!

October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm blown away. I can't begin to thank everyone enough. The campaign has only been up for a little over 3 hours and it's already over 50% funded. Thank you all for your support. Please keep sharing and telling your friends about Alfonzo. Let's see... (Read More)

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