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• I made it! Super fun to play :)

  Mark Greenbaum • 06/13/2022 at 20:11 • 1 comment

  I'm the co-creator on this project. I followed the instructions listed here to do the build and am delighted (but not surprised) that Jude has been super thorough with the instructions. I love to build with cardboard but I always have at least 1 child hanging off me at any one time - so if I can do it - so can you! It is really easy to play and lots of fun. I had some great moments with my son. Lots of laughing and silliness mixed with a few sweet moments. I can't wait to see other people build this game! I started off with the basic version - and will do the 3D printed version next.

• Personalised Cards

  jude_pullen • 06/11/2022 at 18:34 • 0 comments

  Following on from 'paint your own', we also wanted to give you the chance to create your own Action Cards! Having done a couple of these already with our sons - these are real 'keepers', and one can only imagine getting this out when they're 18 years old!! See Files for Templates!

  Likewise, please upload any that you think are awesome and want to share with everyone =D

• Bombs vs Beetles

  jude_pullen • 06/11/2022 at 18:31 • 0 comments

  I grew up watching Loony Toons, with the likes of Daffy Duck having his beak blown off, and spun around to the back of his head, by the shotgun of Elmer Fudd, as well as Wile E. Coyote attempting to blow up Roadrunner... The Simpsons both make comment on the conflict of Tom & Jerry, and then of course up the ante with a gore-fest in Itchy & Scratchy!

  We don't wish to presume what level of comic violence is ok in your home, be it implied or direct, but fundamentally, we wanted to add a game mechanic of a 'bad' Loot Crate, whereby you get something that is not a Gold Prize, but a setback. Ironically the *truth* about Caffeine and Chocolate is a subtle one; most kids would appreciate a Bomb (like in Mario Brothers), or TNT dynamite (in many late cartoons) would spell the end of their animal (or at least miss a turn!), but these consumables are just as deadly to Goats or Llamas - so as with so much in life, it's about context...

  We really didn't want to get preachy one way or another, but rather, make this an interesting debatable point of the game: you are the guardian(s) - and if you want want explosive in the game, because you feel your kids are mature enough to be comfortable with a little comic violence, that's fine by us - download and play as you wish.

  However, if you have young kids or simply prefer a non-lethal 'bad Loot Crate' alternative, we are also proud to supply you with files to print a Snake, and also for the nerds out there, a Blister Beetle - which is a small, yet deadly insect which if accidentally eaten (presumably on leaves) by either animal is toxic.

  Having worked at LEGO, who have historically deliberated and agonised over Star Wars' lightsabers, Medieval swords, and more besides - at great length... I can only say that at the end of the day it is a personal choice, but perhaps like fast food; if one can opt for something more wholesome the majority of the time, perhaps we're better for it?

  The choice is yours. Have fun together as a family whatever you choose =)

• Added Base

  jude_pullen • 06/11/2022 at 18:28 • 0 comments

  After some consideration, having the 'base' out of thick card works much better.

• Card Only Loot Prizes & Pieces

  jude_pullen • 06/11/2022 at 18:26 • 0 comments

  So nice iterations of the Paper-Only side of things...thanks to Mark's work here!

• Backstory

  jude_pullen • 06/11/2022 at 17:30 • 0 comments

  In case you were interested in how this project came to be....? (Skip to 24:24)

• Trailer

  jude_pullen • 06/11/2022 at 17:29 • 0 comments

  In case you were curious about how we pitched this...here's the Trailer (or Sizzle Reel).

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