Return of Doctor Esker's Notebook
A project in Greensboro, NC by Dave Dobson000days
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Doctor Esker's Notebook is a well-received series of puzzle card games. This is an entirely new puzzle game with brand new puzzles.
Backers: 358
Average Pledge Per Backer: $43
Funded: $15,494 of $500
Dates: Nov 14th -> Dec 14th (30 days)
Project By: Dave Dobson
Backers: 358
Average Pledge Per Backer: $43
Funded: $15,494 of $500
Dates: Nov 14th -> Dec 14th (30 days)
Project By: Dave Dobson
$15,494
current pledge level
Last Updated: December 14 @ 14:02 -0500 GMT
3098%
of goal
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Latest News
Question about shipping costs for non-US backers 
December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, there. I had a question about the jump in shipping costs for the four-game set to overseas addresses, which jumps from $12 for one game to $30 for the four-game set. What's going on here is that with four games, the weight of the package goes... (Read More)
Final stretch goal achieved
December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, all - We reached the $11,000 mark yesterday, which means we will have Esker IV in an awesome and attractive rigid two-part box instead of a tuckbox. I'm very excited to see the games in this new format! As we head into the final week of the... (Read More)
Another puzzle to try!
December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, supporters and watchers - Thanks so much for everything. I'm still dumbfounded that the project has gotten so much support, and we're closing in on the $11,000 stretch goal mark, where Esker IV will get a nice two-piece box. In the meantime,... (Read More)
Game Store Pack clarification with Esker IV
December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, all - I had a question about the Game Store Pack pledge level, which is 12 games, mix and match. Now that there are four games instead of three, you can mix and match all four, but if you choose any of the 4th game, you'll have to wait until... (Read More)
New rewards and add-on items for the stretch goal 4th Esker game
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, all - I have some updates now that we've reached the $8,000 stretch goal. That goal unlocked a fourth Doctor Esker's Notebook game. The Return of Doctor Esker's Notebook game (the original subject of this campaign) will still come out on... (Read More)
Doctor Esker's Notebook IV is a go!
November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
You did it, y'all. We've reached the $8,000 mark, something I never thought would happen - it was a target I just threw out there on a whim among the stars, but here we are, rockets blazing. Esker IV: A New Hope I clearly need some help thinking up a... (Read More)
Another puzzle to try!
November 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Holy cow, we just crossed the $6,000 mark. If we get to $8,000, we'll hit the second stretch goal, which means I'll need to come up with a whole new puzzle deck in the coming months. And I'll have to come up with more stretch goals, which I never... (Read More)
Something free and puzzling to try while you wait...
November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
While you're waiting for the Doctor Esker's Notebook card game, you could try Doctor Esker's Triad, a completely free web puzzle game I made during the early part of the pandemic in 2020. There are 16 puzzle types (including word puzzles, logic... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #1 Achieved!
November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I don't know what to say. Wow. Through a very generous backer contribution, we've reached the first stretch goal only a few days into the campaign. That puts us to the point where I can print the game with a two-part rigid box, which will make it a... (Read More)
Wow, thank you everyone.
November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Just yesterday, I was trying to figure out whether to make the campaign goal $500 or $1000. I had no expectation that we'd reach either goal the first day. Thank you so much to all the backers and supporters. You've really made my day. If you're... (Read More)
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