Otsuki - The trick-taking game of balance and revelation
A project in Asheville, NC by Andy Farkas000days
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Play as an animal balancing their relationship to the elements while also attempting to reveal their spiritual potential.
Backers: 501
Average Pledge Per Backer: $36
Funded: $18,180 of $11,000
Dates: Aug 4th -> Sep 3rd (30 days)
Project By: Andy Farkas
Backers: 501
Average Pledge Per Backer: $36
Funded: $18,180 of $11,000
Dates: Aug 4th -> Sep 3rd (30 days)
Project By: Andy Farkas
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current pledge level
Last Updated: September 3 @ 11:03 -0400 GMT
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Latest News
Updates + Final 24 hours!
September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Multiple copies now available
August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Quick update about add-onsIt's been an often asked question and I'm happy to say for those interested, you now have the ability to add additional copies of the game to your existing pledge as an add-on. You will still have the option to add copies... (Read More)
FUNDED! + something for backers...
August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
I just wanted to send a quick update today after funding! I can't begin to say how grateful and appreciative I am of everyone's support in making this game possible! It means the world to me. I had no idea I would get this far and I'm thrilled the... (Read More)
Designer Diary #4 - Partnership
August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
An Abridged HistoryThis designer diary is a little bit different... I'll start with an abridged history. When I was young I played many games of all sorts, (no need to list them all here, but as a child growing up in the 80's I'll let you use your... (Read More)
New animal added to the game!
August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Meet the OwlI've had a number of folks express interest in additional animals, especially since the designer diary update I posted that included an owl that was part of a previous iteration of the game. So without further ado, here's the animal card... (Read More)
Designer diary #3 - the Algorithm (and more)
August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Back to ThemeThe Algorithm is the solo experience I designed for the game Otsuki. I've mentioned previously that the design of Otsuki began as an expression of an experience of a theme and so, in designing the solo experience for the game I followed... (Read More)
Great progress and lots of updates!
August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Surprise video!
August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! another quick update today to let everyone know that Eric from "Rolling with the Beard" youtube channel just released a fantastic preview video for Otsuki. Eric does some great content on his channel so be sure to check him out. You can... (Read More)
Designer Diary #2
August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
The Elemental CycleFrom the beginning I had, in some form or fashion, a cycle of suits all related to one another. In the first version of the game, the strongest suit would change and be determined through gameplay. The idea of cycles appeal to me... (Read More)
Check out a new designer interview!
August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
A quick update today.Super grateful to have met Jared from the "Specifically Solo" board game channel at Gen Con, where he had the opportunity to play my game and he invited me to do a designer interview for his channel. Just wanted to post a quick... (Read More)
An introduction
August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I wanted to take a quick break from the designer diary today to introduce myself to you. So maybe you get to know me a little bit better. As I mentioned previously, I'm an artist, specifically a printmaking artist practicing wood engraving and... (Read More)
Designer Diary #1 - Origins of the game
August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I am an artistI consider myself first and foremost a fine artist, and so in designing this game, I’ve approached it as I approach creating a piece of art. It is also exciting to me how unlike the original concept the end result of this game has... (Read More)
First day done! And what's to come...
August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
A fantastic first day of the campaign!Thanks so much to everyone who's backed so far! Your support means the world to me. I'm so encouraged by this first day of the campaign. It's a long road but as is said, "the journey of a thousand miles begins... (Read More)
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