Lying Pirates | The Race for the Pirate Throne

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Journey Status and Clarifications
7 months ago – Fri, Oct 13, 2023 at 04:14:57 AM

Ahoy again Faithful Backers!

First and foremost, we understand the anticipation you feel. The seas we’ve sailed have been more turbulent than we imagined, but be assured, the treasure (your games) will reach your hands! Here’s a clearer map of our journey:

1.  Our Commitment: We’re giving it our all to navigate these waters and ensure the game reaches you swiftly. Any delay has never been intentional. Some of our global logistics partners promised clear skies but delivered stormy seas, slowing our voyage considerably. On August 6th, we sent identical instructions to all our partners, expecting synchronized efforts. While our US ally has been steadfast, others have been dragging their anchors. Understand this – your frustrations mirror our own. We want nothing more than for you to dive into the game and share the fun with others.
2.  Communication: In the vast digital seas, some emails to retailers may have gotten lost in the ‘Spam Bermuda Triangle.’ We’re striving to cast our message wide, but with limited time, we can’t always double-check every communication avenue you’ve provided.
3.  Shipment Tracking: When your game leave our warehouses, you’ll receive tracking links automatically. Predicting the exact docking week is tricky, as logistics often use broad timeframes, but rest assured, the cargo is en route. 

In a Nutshell:

• Reliable logistics partners are harder to find than a needle in a haystack.
• The games are crafted to perfection, weighing in at 2.8kg (6.17 lbs) – a true DELUXE treasure.
• All shipments are insured, ensuring both you and the treasure are well-protected.
• We’ve never intentionally hoisted the delay flag.

A Glimpse at the Delay’s Timeline:

• New components addition during the KS campaign (~4 weeks)
• Bamboo cups challenges (~4 weeks)
• Quality double-checking (~2 weeks)
• Backerkit logistics data alignment (~2 weeks)
• Freight booking delays (~6 weeks)
•  Total Delay: Approximately ~5 months.

We genuinely apologize for this prolonged journey. The lessons we’ve learned are invaluable. For our next adventure, we’re committed to smoother seas and better preparation. 

Thank you for your patience and trust!

Warm regards, 

Cpt.  Lucas with Crew. 

Update SPIEL & Fulfillment 🎲 🛳️ 📦
7 months ago – Wed, Oct 11, 2023 at 12:35:08 AM

Hey there, Loyal Supporters!

We recently embarked on a journey to Essen, Germany, for SPIEL, and it's safe to say it was an unforgettable experience. There, we had the pleasure of connecting with some of our incredible backers, meeting influential publishers and distributors, as well as introducing our game to a host of new fans and board game enthusiasts.

Given the delay in our game shipments, the only copies we could show at SPIEL were a limited few, only for trying out the game. We're deeply grateful for the overwhelming support, and a big shout-out to those who made on-the-spot pre-orders!

Watching everyone enjoy the game – laughing, strategizing, and eagerly inquiring about its availability – was the highlight of our trip!

So, where do we stand with shipments?
For our American backers: Your games are set to roll out in November.
Europeans: Gear up for a December shipment.
Everyone else: December is your month as well.

If you had the chance to play our game at SPIEL, we'd greatly appreciate a review on BGG. Your feedback is invaluable to us.

On the topic of local store recommendations – we're excited to announce that 8 stores have committed to carrying our game! We've noted down who suggested which store. Once we finalize things with the stores, we'll get in touch with those 8 contributors and offer a special pick from our pirate-themed merchandise.

Thanks for sticking with us, and more updates to come!

Fulfillment is getting closer & Meet us at SPIEL in Essen!
8 months ago – Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 12:37:31 PM

Greetings, Lying Pirates Backers,

Ahoy, fine supporters! We're inching closer to the fulfillment that will start during October, and we couldn't be more thrilled. For our friends across the pond in the United States, your bounty is already on the open ocean, making its way to you. As for our European backers, your treasure troves are being prepared for maritime voyage as we speak.

We've been deep in the trenches with our distribution and fulfillment partners, ensuring everything runs as smoothly as possible. 

Much of our energy has also been devoted to our upcoming appearance at SPIEL in Essen. We have Booth 3W102 reserved, where we're excited to showcase Lying Pirates and reveal a few delightful surprises. Misha, Mikaela, Stefan, and myself will all be there, and we'd be thrilled if you join us to play a round and experience what's new. However, a ESSEN Pickup won't be possible simp

We apologize for the delay in updating you all. Juggling this venture alongside our day jobs is no small feat. But know this: we're not off somewhere sipping cocktails; we're hoisting sails and charting courses, ensuring every aspect of our venture is on the right track. Needless to say, it might take time before we do the next update, simply because we will wait until we have newsworthy information to share.  

Smooth sailing and fair winds,

Best regards, 

Cpt Lucas & Crew. 

Unboxing the MPC!!! (Mass Production copy)
9 months ago – Thu, Jul 27, 2023 at 01:40:34 AM

Matey's! 

Today is a big day! I have unboxed the mass production copy of the game. 

There is one thing that needs to be said about it....... 

IT'S REALLY AWESOME! 

I'm not going to take too much of your time so without further ado, here is the clip! 

Unleash all your questions and comments pirates! 

Assembly begins shortly!
9 months ago – Sat, Jul 22, 2023 at 01:26:32 AM

Ahoy all backers! 

Cpt. Lucas here to give some updates.  

All components are produced, the assembly will begin very shortly! 

Our bamboo cup manufacturer have made a small mistake that we need to adjust, unfortunately this means that we had to ship the cups back to the manufacturer for improvement and they are correcting the mistakes as we write this.

We understand this might upset some of you guys because it causes even more delay...
To us, quality is a top priority and bamboo cups are 100% natural product, this means that every single cup is unique: the size, the weight, the fibers etc. It’s very sad that we fall even more behind schedule due to this, but we have to make sure that the quality meets ours (and yours!) expectations! 

According to our new estimates the fulfillment will begin late September to October depending on where in the world you are at. 

The good stuff: You helped us find potential retailers and we are very happy to share that several stores have already made a commitment - The interest is great and we will continue to make deals with retailers.  As soon as the games are shipped, we will contact the person who made the recommendation and offer you some awesome Pirate merchandise! 

Again, thanks so much for your help, it is amazing what we can accomplish together. For any future retail recommendations, please fill in this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cTaQ7eZB_Kxlf7YJFApc916OuJ27XOJj12SORrXg0-8/edit 

Last but not least, we have some Mass Production Copies(MPC) for review being shipped our way to our office in Sweden - Expect an unboxing video very soon!