Apistocracy

A project in Austin, TX by Heather Dixon
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You're invited to make your season debut in a game that blends worker placement and trick-taking with the delights of Victorian London.
Backers: 893
Average Pledge Per Backer: $82

Funded: $73,465 of $10,000
Dates: Apr 23rd -> May 23rd (30 days)
Project By: Heather Dixon
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Latest News

18 hours to go and we just unlocked another stretch goal!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We just unlocked our Queen Victoria meeple stretch goal!Her Majesty, Queen Victoria (the meeple), will be making an appearance at the Apistocracy social season. The meeple will replace the Queen Victoria punchboard standee and will preside over the... (Read More)

Week 4 Bonus Character Vote & New Stretch Goals

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
It is our last weekly vote for a bonus character illustration!This week's categories are: A. A favorite pet of Queen Victoria. B. A surprise person from the board game community. You may vote either in the comments below or on my Instagram story for... (Read More)

A Stretch Goal Unlocked, Week 3 Bonus Character Winner & Geekway to the West

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
A stretch goal has been unlocked! A week ago I shared that I would unlock the next stretch goal early if we reached 50K within the week. I really wanted this new content in the game and I am so happy for the support you all have shown that made it... (Read More)

Mother's Day Greeting & The Week 3 Bonus Character Vote

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Mother's Day!The mothers and the other women that make a positive impact in a child's life are deserving of celebration today. If you have filled that role, then know that you are amazing! If there are people who have filled that role for you,... (Read More)

Advanced Play Mode & This Week's Bonus Character

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
The advanced play mode for Apistocracy allows players the agency to build their own asymmetric host goal and power combo. In order to explain my game design decision making process It is useful to know what type of gamer I am.  I am an omni-gamer.... (Read More)

Bonus Character Vote Plus a Stretch Goal Unlocked

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Vote for this week's bonus character! It is time for the Instagram poll to vote for the weekly bonus character illustration! You may vote for your choice on @Apistocracy Instagram stories. Or, you may vote with your choice in the comments below. The... (Read More)

Celebrating today and revealing the winning illustration!

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Earlier this month I took a trip to commemorate a looming, and rather momentous birthday. I snapped this picture of Queen Victoria at a garden folly at Waddesdon Manor. It is known as the wedding cake folly, but for today I will pretend it is my... (Read More)

Vote for a Bonus Character!

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
There will be bonus character pieces in the base game that you may drop into the double-layer player mats if you want to play as a different persona. During the campaign on Sundays, I will have a poll on Instagram stories with 2 different character... (Read More)

Apistocracy funded In 40 minutes! Here is a thank you gift!

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
A simple thank you can't fully express my gratitude for your support and encouragement! I am so happy that the project that I have been putting all of my creative energy into for the last several years is actually becoming a reality!  In addition to... (Read More)

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