The Gig 🎺 The Dice-Rolling Jazz Game

A project in Southampton, UK by Lewis Shaw
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Take to the stage in this jazzy roll-and-write for 1-4 players.
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Backers: 838
Average Pledge Per Backer: £32

Funded: £27,078 of £14,000
Dates: May 31st -> Jun 21st (21 days)
Project By: Lewis Shaw
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Latest News

We did it! Vote #3 Results! What Happens Next!

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much! Wow, what a turnout! That last vote was our biggest, and closest yet! And so, as we end our campaign for The Gig, I am thrilled to bring to the stage our third and final guest star of the evening – The Organ! Like a rapturous... (Read More)

Last Day! Vote #3! Guitar in the Spotlight!

June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Kickstarter! It's the final 24 hours of The Gig Kickstarter, and wow, what a jump in funding!  Could we even hit 200%?! Who can tell!  But we've got lots to do, so let's crack on! Vote #3 Begins! Having already welcomed the Clarinet and... (Read More)

Vote #2 Results! New Videos! Trombone in the Spotlight!

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Kickstarter! After another landslide majority in our latest backer vote, I'd like you all to help me welcome to the stage our second guest star of the evening... The Vibraphone!  A sneak peek at a work-in-progress of our vibraphone art! What... (Read More)

Vote #2! Final Week! The Bass in the Spotlight!

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Kickstarter! It's that time again – we need your help picking our next Guest Star Instrument! For Vote #2, we've brought back our three runners-up from the last vote, and thrown two wildcards into the mix for good measure! They are... Organ... (Read More)

Vote #1 Results! Solo Mode Released! Trumpet Spotlight!

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Kickstarter!  We've got a bumper update for you today so let's get stuck right in! Guest Star #1 Revealed!  We've counted all your votes, and the winner of our first Guest Star vote (by a landslide, I might add!) is the Clarinet! Note: This... (Read More)

We Funded! Vote #1 Begins! Vocals Spotlight!

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! Just under a week since we launched, The Gig is FULLY FUNDED!  No stretch goals means you guys are getting EVERYTHING straight away! That's 15 songs, 11 instruments, 30 setlists, 16 custom dice, 4 dice trays, 30 audience cards, 4 pens, 3... (Read More)

£1000 left! Guest Stars! UKGE Highlights! The Keys! Sunday Stream!

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Kickstarter! Day 5 of the campaign and we're only £1000 / $1250 away from funding! Not long to go now and we'll have made The Gig happen – and it's all thanks to you!  Guest Star Suggestions We're still collecting suggestions for our Guest... (Read More)

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Steal the Spotlight in 'The Gig'

June 5th - via: geekdad.com
The Gig is a fast-paced roll-and-write game for 1 to 4 players, ages 12 and up, and takes about 20 minutes to play. The game is about playing jazz and involves placing dice and forming shapes; though less experienced players may prefer the turn-based variant. (Read More)

Getting into the Groove 🎷 The Gig Playlist, UKGE, and Drums in the Spotlight!

June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Kickstarter! 48 hours done and we've steamed over the £10,000 on our way to funding! It's so close now I can almost taste it! If you're getting itchy feet about the campaign not funding already, don't worry! Some campaigns are built to fund... (Read More)

Opening Night! Halfway There! Guest Stars!

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Kickstarter! Thank you all for joining us tonight! After just a few hours, we're already halfway to our target, so things are looking good! In case you missed it on the campaign page, as our way of thanking you for supporting this game, we are... (Read More)

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