June 30 Launch for Junkyard Juggernauts
Going Live on Kickstarter
Yes, June 30 as in 2025.
[Reposted from JJ Journal Newsletter]
Reading that probably brings to mind a couple questions, depending on the type of person you are:
That is crazy soon, and I haven't seen any ads or anything. Is this really ready? What if it fails?
Or
Awesome! How can I help this succeed?
And yes for those keeping score that is technically three question 😅 so let's address them.
Q1: "Is this really ready?"
A1: 99% I believe that given the extensive play testing and work put into JJ, it is ready for this Kickstarter. There are some odds and ends that still need to be sorted out, like making print and play files, and implementing into the rule book the final art from our amazing illustrator Paul Powers and updates from our thorough editor Mike Fraley; but the game itself is complete.
And with really no marketing budget (outside of sending a couple copies to reviewers), you won't be seeing the typical Facebook ads that usually preempts a Kickstarter launch. But this is where you can help...
Q2: "How can I help?"
A2: Right now the best way is to share the website with your board gaming friends so that they can get a sense for themselves if it is a game they may like (as well as signing up to this newsletter):
My plan is to send out a few more emails that are sharable, as well as posting on social media to get the word out. If you want to actively help in these ways and others, reply to this email with "Street-team me" or something to that effect, and we can work to overcome the Warlord (aka social media algorithms) together! For example, sharing video's like this one from Christian Geek Central, that give overviews of the game:
Q3: What if it fails?
A3: Well it's not an option I would like to see, but even if the Kickstarter fails, the game won't. Since the game is being printed through The Game Crafter, it will be available to purchase there, regardless of the successfulness of the Kickstarter. (Kickstarter is a site more people are familiar with so has a better chance of raising awareness, and is a better mechanism for doing things like stretch goals.)
That's all for now. Hope you are ready to...
