Mike Hutchinson's Hobgoblin

A project in Santa Rosa, CA by ELECTI STUDIO
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Brutal fantasy battles from the designer of GASLANDS.
Backers: 1219
Average Pledge Per Backer: $62

Funded: $75,244 of $12,400
Dates: Apr 17th -> May 17th (30 days)
Project By: ELECTI STUDIO
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Latest News

Thank you for a Brilliant Kickstarter!

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you! It has been a real treat developing Mike Hutchinson's Hobgoblin with you, and we are so grateful for your support. We've made new friends and built up an incredible base seemingly overnight. Many thanks to Mike Hutchinson, Crom, Glenn... (Read More)

70,000 - More CROM

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Additional artwork from CROM has been unlocked for all pledges. This means I'll be commissioning him for additional art for use in the rulebook.  (Read More)

Poster of the Rotvärlden - $6 Add-On Now Available

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a good reason to take a moment to update your pledge's add-ons! Explore the Rotvärlden with a retro-style 16"x 22" folded map.  How can I change my pledge amount or reward selection?  12" x 16" folded Map of the Rotvärlden  (Read More)

Ala-carte Stretch Goals

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Our stretch goals work a little differently.  First, you select which kind of book you want, Digital Only, Deluxe, or Physical.  Then, you select whatever add-ons you'd like to add to your pledge.   Where it gets weird; those add-ons are unlocked... (Read More)

$60,000 - Muse on Minis token set unlocked!

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Work in Progress Token Set $24 - Acrylic Game Tokens Add-on These tokens are printed in full color on acrylic and will feature icons and text to mark common board states and keywords such as "Distracted" or "Broken."  They will also include tokens... (Read More)

Awesome gameplay video and more!

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
From around the web  If you are covering Mike Hutchinson's Hobgoblin on your channel let us know and we'll feature you here!  Let's Play Mike Hutchinson's Hobgoblin Awesome Battle Report from The Esoteric Order of Gamers We are thrilled to share... (Read More)

How to Play

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
If you or your friend are on the fence about Hobgoblin, you may find it helpful to watch these videos from game designer Mike Hutchinson, and learn how the game plays. And make sure to download the Quick Start Guide to get a sense of how it plays! ... (Read More)

Our shipping and pledge manager strategy.

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We wanted to provide some additional information about our shipping strategy to help you better understand the process and how it may impact you. Shipping costs can vary depending on your location and the quantity of items you order. We've estimated... (Read More)

Stretch Goals Announced!

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
You want to get nuts? Let's get nuts! Stretch goals are here! We've done a good job selecting optional add-ons that bring much quality of life to the game without being a requirement to play.  I'll be zooming in on these in greater detail in the... (Read More)

The Esoteric Order of Gamers

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks Peter!  You guys had me laughing less than a minute in. From The Esoteric Order of Gamers  Peter sits down for a long and fascinating chat with Mike (GASLANDS) Hutchinson to discuss his new brutal fantasy battle game HOBGOBLIN. Plus we talk... (Read More)

Hobgoblin in the News

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks, Timothy Linward at Wargamer! https://www.wargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world-alternative-hobgoblin It's a personal barometer of mine to go by what Gareth thinks is cool. So I was honored to see Hobgoblin covered at Boing Boing. ... (Read More)

Hobgoblin is a "brutal combat" tabletop fantasy battles game from Gaslands' Mike Hutchinson | Boing Boing

April 24th - via: boingboing.net
Mike and Electi Studio (publishers of the wonderful Blaster game anthologies) have launched a Kickstarter to fund Hobgoblin and it looks like a whole lot of fun. It feels like good timing, too. (Read More)

Cast Dice Podcast, Ep 188 - Hobgoblin

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Cast Dice Podcast, Ep 188 - Hobgoblin This week I am joined by one of my favourite game designers, Mike Hutchinson. You would know Mike as the author of Gaslands and A Billion Suns. Together we talk through Mike's passion game project, Hobgoblin. It... (Read More)

Retailer Pledges

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Retailer / FLGS pledges  Miniature agnostic games, games that don't require you to stock additional miniatures inventory, give your... (Read More)

Hobgoblin: Development Diaries

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Mike has been perfecting Hobgoblin for years. He’s also been documenting the design process as he went along. If you are curious to hear some of the behind-the-scenes discussions and debates, check out these design discussions from Mike’s... (Read More)

Hobgoblin supporters at Adepticon 23

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
It's always fun meeting famous mini-tubers, hearing their love of our hobby and what indie games they're really excited about behind the scenes. But what makes me feel supported as a small publisher are the creators who put their energy into... (Read More)

Deluxe Hardcover Revealed

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Deluxe Hardcover Revealed In an attempt to be "none more black," we're pairing an ultra-matte black cover with spot gloss UV over the artwork to make it shine like ink. Both books will have a page dedicated to showcasing the full-color version of the... (Read More)

Funded in under 12 hours! And stretch goals.

April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I woke up to awesome news this morning, we funded! Thank you everyone for your continued support of this project.    This Kickstarter is not a pre-order system for us. I depend on your support to cross the finish line on production, and it is not... (Read More)

How to Play Hobgoblin

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
If you want to play Hobgoblin now, check out these rules videos and download the free Quick Start Guide!  You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 You'll need an HTML5 capable... (Read More)

Thank you for the strong start!

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Gregory Horton (ELECTI) and Jordan Cuffie (SkullForge) pose with minitubers Casey (ebayminiaturerescues) and Brent (Goobertown Hobbies) at Adepticon 2023! Running a Kickstarter can be nerve-wracking, and I want to thank you for making this as grand... (Read More)

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