ACE DETECTIVE:Storytelling Game featuring Black Mask Artwork

A project in Lawrenceville, GA by JASON MAXWELL
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A Detective game by Richard Launius, featuring color artwork from the grand masters of detective pulp: Black Mask Magazine
Backers: 375
Average Pledge Per Backer: $66

Funded: $24,789 of $15,000
Dates: Jun 8th -> Jul 9th (32 days)
Project By: JASON MAXWELL
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Latest News

Fans of Richard Launius

October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
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Fun Review of Ace

September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Ace Detective has proven, as I expected, to be a very niche game.  We gets lots of messages from people who absolutely love the game, but for some, they don't get into the act of telling stories.  If you love the game be sure to rate it on BGG! ... (Read More)

SHIPPING UPDATE

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
All games have either shipped or go out tomorrow.  If anyone has issues, the best way to contact me is through private message here on Kickstarter.  I hope you enjoy the game!  Tell your friends they will be able to buy Ace at retail and online... (Read More)

Shipping Update

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Was a tough week last week.  Between paperwork mix ups with UPS freight and me running out of shipping supplies and replacement cards (my fault) - and big family interruptions - I didn't get as many games out as I would have liked.   I think half... (Read More)

GAMES HAVE ARRIVED

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I will be working all this week to get the games mailed out.  Most, if not all, will be mailed USPS.   Let me know if you have any issues.  Jason  (Read More)

Update on Shipping

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
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Finally Shipping Information!

March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Finally!  The games will ship out on March 10th and arrive in Atlanta March 30th.  Ship information below.  It's about time! METTE MAERSK/131S ETD:10-MAR-2013 ETA:30-MAR-2013 I will also be at Momocon in Atlanta this weekend with Richard Launius... (Read More)

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