USS Laffey: The Ship That Would Not Die Game

A project in Middleville, MI by Catastrophe Games
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USS Laffey: The Ship That Would Not Die is a Roll-and-Write game inspired by the true life story of the USS Laffey in WWII.
Backers: 367
Average Pledge Per Backer: $32

Funded: $11,741 of $600
Dates: May 25th -> Jun 11th (17 days)
Project By: Catastrophe Games
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Latest News

We did it! Thank you backers!

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you backers for allowing the game USS Laffey: The Ship That Would Not Die to set sail! Mike and I had high hopes for this campaign, but we had no idea it would do this well. We hope to quickly gather the resources needed and have the game to... (Read More)

Play USS Laffey on the real USS Laffey?

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
How cool would it be to play the game USS Laffey aboard the USS Laffey, or on the USS Yorktown overlooking the Laffey? I first want to let you know that this is not yet confirmed with the museum that manages the USS Laffey at Patriots Point. It’s... (Read More)

Mini prototypes have arrived

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Our friends at Historical Board Gaming  shipped over prototypes of the minis and they look great! Grace will be adjusting the bases to make them a bit sturdier but overall very happy with the look and colors. As mentioned in the newsletter Blue... (Read More)

Update 4: Memorial Day

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
I spent today at the Pacific War Museum in Fredericksburg Texas. There is a plaque on the wall in the Japanese Peace Garden honoring men and women of the USS Laffey. If you have never been to this museum and are a World War II history buff or... (Read More)

Coming to a Theater Near You

May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
A movie based on the attack on the USS Laffey, 16 April 16 1945, is currently under contract by the makers of Hacksaw Ridge and produced by Icon Studios. Executive producer of Icon Studios, director, and actor Mel Gibson visited the USS Laffey in... (Read More)

The Player's Aid Unboxing Video

May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is an unboxing of a prototype game from earlier this month.  (Read More)

We hit our goal! Congrats to Mike Heiman!

May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you backers for supporting Mike Heiman's game! We've hit our funding goal and it should be smooth sailing from here. I thought I would take a moment and show what Mike's first prototype looked like: Mike did all the art for the game, and even... (Read More)

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