Axe-A-Lot-L

A project in Falmouth, MA by Tim Buckley
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A quick, chaotic card game for people who love axolotls. And also axes.
Backers: 2624
Average Pledge Per Backer: $16

Funded: $43,253 of $13,000
Dates: May 3rd -> Jun 2nd (30 days)
Project By: Tim Buckley
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Latest News

332%!

June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
And that is a wrap (on this leg of the journey, anyway)! Thanks to your tremendous support, Axe-A-Lot-L has ended at 332% funded, far beyond our initial goal/hopes. That's huge just for my peace of mind over the coming months, because I operate... (Read More)

Last Stretch Goal Unlocked!

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
You've probably noticed (but in case you hadn't)... we've blown past the final stretch goal! All Kickstarter-backed copies of the game (and those added onto by Kickstarter backers in the pledge manager) will get the additional shiny foil card! Here's... (Read More)

70 Hours To Go!

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We've reached the point in the campaign where we're not even counting down in days anymore, we're counting in hours! And we're so close to our final stretch goal; I believe! We can do it! I think this is a good time to talk about what happens after... (Read More)

Axes and Video!

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning! As I mentioned in a previous update, not only did I draw 14 unique Axe-A-Little cards for the game, I finished 14 unique Axe-A-Lot-L cards as well! I initially wasn't sure how I was going to find 28 different ways to draw axolotls... (Read More)

Shiny New (and Final) Home Stretch Gooaaaal!

May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
One week left! I have a couple of things I'm going to post tomorrow, but I decided this couldn't wait, and deserved its own update. I have finally gotten the quotes from the printer I needed, sorted out the logistics, and figured out how I wanted to... (Read More)

Do You Like Huey Lewis And The News?

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Sushi isn't in the mood for Monday mornings either... But I am in the mood for more axolotls with axes! I've now completed the artwork for 14 unique Axe-A-Little cards and 14 unique Axe-A-Lot-L cards!  (Read More)

Revenge!

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Let's send you off into your weekend with a closer look at some Revenge cards! If you're playing Axe-A-Lot-L with 3 or more people, eventually you're going to be one of the first to get all of your limbs chopped off. You won't be able to win anymore,... (Read More)

Happy Halfway There!

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We have now passed the halfway mark for the campaign! Two weeks left to go! I'm going to post some card art later today, but before I do that, there are a couple of things I wanted to make sure don't get glossed over/lost in the shuffle. Card Upgrade... (Read More)

And MY Axe!

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I know we have 2 weeks left, and I have to pace myself with update content... but I just have to start showing you some of the new Axe-A-Little art I've worked on.  (Read More)

200% Stretchy Card Art Update

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a busy few days! The project has passed 200% funded, which is awesome. We've also crushed the fourth stretch goal, meaning every game now includes all the necessary cards to play with up to 6 players! This includes two additional sets of... (Read More)

Om Noms!

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
When you're not chopping off or regrowing limbs, you're going to want to make sure you have a lot of axes and your opponents have fewer ways to block those axes. So today we're spotlighting a trio of Axe-A-Lot-L cards to help you manipulate the card... (Read More)

One Week Down!

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Our first week on Kickstarter is in the books, and we've already added a bunch of stuff to the game! New art, new Limbs, and new Morph cards (I'm going to update the 'contents of the game' image soon)! We've also been able to do some preliminary... (Read More)

Third Stretch Goal Defeated, And Some Virtual Gameplay!

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! I know, it's Monday, but I bring good news! We've passed the third stretch goal! I'm psyched to add 6 Morph cards to the game, and it's totally not just because I get to use a lot of puns I couldn't fit in elsewhere in the game! Morph... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #3 Added

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Now that I've shown you the two core mechanics of Axe-A-Lot-L, cutting off limbs and regrowing limbs, I'm anxious to show you how that all works in the context of the game, and show off some of the other cards you can use to disrupt your opponents.... (Read More)

Day Two Complete, Stretch Goal #2 Complete!

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning! Day two of the campaign is just wrapping up, and we've reached another stretch goal! This stretch goal ties in perfectly with the cards I was going to focus on in today's update, so let's get to it! Yesterday we talked about axes;... (Read More)

May The 4th Be With You!

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
May The 4th Be With You! Bring Me The Assetolotl So, big news... we're funded! In twenty-four hours, you all helped to make this project a reality! We're making a game! I am humbled by your support, and so excited to make this game for you! We're... (Read More)

And Here. We. Go

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, thank you for checking out the campaign for Axe-A-Lot-L! I have two boys that enjoy playing tabletop games, one of whom loves axolotls. So last year I set out to surprise them by designing a silly card game we could all play together. I... (Read More)

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