Late Pledge Store - The Old King's Crown: A Tale of Royalty, Rebels and Ruses
Created by Eerie Idol Games
Strategic board game for 1-4 players. An empty throne, a crumbling kingdom and the heirs that would claim it. What Crown Will You Wear?
Latest Updates from Our Project:
June 19th Update
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Jun 19, 2025 at 01:40:15 AM
Hello everyone!
Ken here with a quick update to check in and update you all on The Old King’s Crown progress!
There’s not a tonne of big news to share this time around: we remain on track and on time. However, we wanted to keep you in the loop and let you know things are progressing steadily behind the scenes.
We’re pleased to let you know that we’re still on target with our current timeline. Fulfilment is scheduled to begin at approx end of this month and, as outlined in our last two updates, we expect the process to continue through to mid August.
- All manufacturing on all components - Base game (solo & multiplayer), the Wild Kingdom (including coins & cloth bags), the Kickstarter exclusive metal active player marker and finally the art prints (including the foil-designs) - is wrapped! - Early MPC (Mass production copies) are winging their way to all our language partners. - Shipping and fulfilment final details are beginning to gear up, spearheaded by our fulfilment partners.
We’d like to thank Naylor Games and Panda GM for their on-going support, advice and efforts. We couldn’t do it without them!
We will continue to keep you all updated and we look forward to sharing more photos and info as we go, go, go!
There has been some action over at BoardGameGeek dot com!
Our main image has been updated to showcase our beautiful box art and The Old King’s Crown has been climbing the “Rungs of Hotness” following some early coverage of the final game, including an in-depth podcast preview from the board game tour de force, No Pun Included.
“Sharpen your papercuts because it's time to put cards face down in front of you and simultaneously flip them face up! The Old King's Crown is maybe the year's most exciting game and we've got an exciting early scoop!” - Efka Bladukas
If you’re looking forward to your copy arriving and want to whet your ears in preparation, listen to the entire lovely and uplifting episode right here!
As of writing, The Old King's Crown is 5th! That's hot.
Also there has been a fantastic forum post from our amazing Discord community member, Jaffles, that summarises a number of the key design and gameplay updates that have been implemented in The Old King’s Crown since our Kickstarter launched in 2023.
And on the note of “amazing Discord community members”, why don’t you…
As we gear up for launch, the excitement in our community is only going to grow and consume like the vines in our crumbling kingdom and we would love for you to be a part of it! (the community, not the relentless overgrowth).
Come say hello! And if you’re eager to get a head start, why not dive into our Tabletop Simulator mods for The Old King’s Crown (including multiplayer and solo variants)? It’s a good way to sharpen your skills and gain a tactical edge before the game arrives at your table.
Tabletop Simulator mod
Additionally, if you want to read up on the rules, these, as always, are available on our site (at the bottom of the page).
That’s it for today! Short and snappy. We’ll be back in a couple of weeks with another update as we move into fulfilment! Additionally, now that we’re beginning to get the word out, expect lots of more information regarding the final game, previews, reviews, how-to-play videos and activity on BGG, as we let folks know what we’ve been cooking up and how far the final game has travelled since that Kickstarter prototype.
As always, we couldn’t have done it without your support, patience and enthusiasm. Thank you!
Ken, Pablo, Andrew & the rest of the Eerie Idol Games team x
June 2025 Development Update - UKGE 2025, Game Unboxing Video
over 1 year ago
– Fri, Jun 06, 2025 at 07:49:35 AM
Hi folks!
Ken here for this update!
We’ve just returned from an incredible time at the UK Games Expo - energised, inspired, and more excited than ever about what’s ahead! Now that we’re back, we’re thrilled to bring you a brand new update and share some exciting things.
Firstly, as a team we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth this year. Meeting so many of you in person and seeing your excitement first-hand was a real thrill. Your passion and support have meant the world to us throughout this journey, and seeing that energy in real life was something special.
Pablo ready to kick off the start of UKGE on Friday morning
The atmosphere throughout the whole event was incredible. We feel so grateful that this industry we’re a part of is full to the brim with kind, enthusiastic and passionate people and we got to witness tens of thousands of them all in one place.
A huge thank you and shout outs to:
Ricky Royal, co-designer of The Old King’s Crown’s solo mode, who joined us at the stand to talk all things Simulacrum with solo-mode-fans. We hope we continue to work together for a long time!
Cole and Drew Wehrle, Liz Davidson, the folks at IV Studios and the whole Earthborne Games crew, for their kindness and invaluable advice.
Members of our playtesting community who stopped by and lent an invaluable hand on the stand.
Everyone who stopped, it was a real pleasure meeting you and getting to chat all things Ol' King's Crown!
The Old King's Crown demo table at UKGE
We had a full 4-player demo table running non-stop this year, and the convention began with a whirl, with all our weekend slots being booked up just after breakfast on Friday! It was fantastic to see the waves of curious newcomers and long-time backers alike diving into the kingdom to discover it in its final form. Seeing The Old King’s Crown in so many hands, being played, discussed, and celebrated, has given us a real sense of what’s to come as the game reaches your tables. It’s going to be unbelievable.
A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand to check out the game, and a big thanks to Mike and James for all their help during Saturday's showcase.
We already can’t wait for UKGE next year!
We’ve also had a number of people asking how many other shows we plan to attend this year and the answer is short, one.
Tabletop Scotland in September will be the only other expo we’ll be attending this year, where we’ll again be showcasing and demoing the game. We hope to see some of you there!
We’re a small team and wanted to make sure we spent the rest of the year focused on delivering the game, supporting it as it arrives and working on some exciting new developments that we’ll be announcing in the not too distant future.
Next year, however, we’re already planning a larger convention circuit, including GenCon, Essen & Pax Unplugged. All of which we’ve heard great things about and which we look forward to attending!
Now, with the dust of the convention settling, who would like to see an unboxing…
Manufacturing is officially complete for The Old King's Crown, and as we speak, the game is entering the last stage before shipping: final assembly! As a result it won’t be too much longer before this big beautiful box lands at your door! While you wait, here’s a little unboxing video of the base game to whet your appetite. Expect to see a follow up showcasing the Wild Kingdom expansion shortly.
A big thank you to Andrew and his dulcet tones!
Since our last update, the tariff situation in the United States has held relatively stable. As of writing, these tariffs are currently still sitting at 30% (as per our last update), which is obviously preferable when compared to the previous 145% - but we’re acutely aware that these could potentially change at any given moment. So, we’re keeping cautiously optimistic, and working full steam to ensure the games get on ships the moment they’re set.
Also mentioned in our last update, the knock on effect of the tariffs is that the broader global shipping conditions have been hit with delays and backlogs, as many companies race to get their goods moving once again, given the reprieve window. We shared this article in our previous update, but for those who missed it, it provides an overview of the current shipping situation caused by the US tariffs, not just for goods destined for the US, but all international freighting.
We’re doing absolutely everything we can to ensure we can get The Old King’s Crown shipped as soon as possible and we’ll keep you informed every step of the way. Our experienced fulfilment team over at Naylor Games is finalising our shipping plan as we speak. We deeply appreciate your continued support and patience as we navigate this situation. If you have any questions or concerns around these tariffs and how they may affect you, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
To confirm our fulfilment window, as laid out in our previous update, is still on track: Late June through to mid August.
Thank you for believing in this game, for supporting it, and for being part of our community. We can’t wait for the copies to land on your doorstep.
As always, thanks a million!
Ken, Pablo, Andrew & the rest of the Eerie Idol Games team x
May 16th Development Update
over 1 year ago
– Fri, May 16, 2025 at 06:17:56 AM
Hello everyone, I hope you’re all well, Pablo at the helm for this, another of our bi-monthly updates. Here in Scotland the sun’s unbroken run of daily appearances continues, so it’s from a warm and sunny studio that I write to you today.
We’ve got some important key points to cover, including manufacturing and schedule updates, as well as some more peeks at the final game and a quick chat about UK Games Expo which kicks off in just under two weeks. With that said, let’s jump right in!
Manufacturing is nearing completion and we are expecting our first copies to arrive in approximately a week. I’m delighted to say that the manufacturing process as has gone very smoothly according our manufacturer Panda Games Manufacturing (Gloomhaven, Wingspan, Oath, Thunder Road: Vendetta, Return to Dark Tower, Sail etc) and aside from a short delay (lasting no more than a day or two) incurred to make a minor adjustment on small portion of one of language partner’s files, we have hit no other issues or roadblocks. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved, near and far, for working so hard to ensure it progressed as it did.
In our next update, which will be slightly ahead of the 29th of May, in advance of UK Games Expo, we’ll share more photos of the final physical boxed game and its components as we’ll have them in our hands. It is extremely exciting to be able to say that!
As you may have seen and heard, since we last spoke in our previous update two weeks ago, the tariff amounts on shipping goods from China to the United States have lowered considerably, dropping by 115%, from 145% to 30%. Described by some as a 90-day truce on the escalating global trade situation, the news was certainly welcome here.
Importantly: whilst a 30% tariff is still an extremely significant amount for us to pay, we will be able to absorb that without any additional costs to backers, which, as we’ve covered in previous updates, has always been our ultimate goal and intention once this situation began developing.
However, this 90-day reduction in the tariffs unfortunately does have some complications and consequences that will potentially affect The Old King’s Crown, alongside any other projects that may be about to hit the water. We’re looking at potential delays and rapidly rising shipping prices, as all companies move to try and secure freight for their goods. We’ve been advised by both Panda Games Manufacturing and Naylor Games (our fulfilment partners) that these conditions will likely lead to a delay in shipping, as the completed games wait in holding (NOTE: they will be safe on site at the manufacturing facility, securely stored in climate-controlled environment) , until we can get them on a vessel.
I’ll link to a well-researched article published by Board Game Wire that is full of quotes from senior members of the board game industry, and features their professional assessments of the still developing situation. The exact impact to us of these new additional shipping fees (on top of the 30% tariff) and the length of any potential delays is still a partial unknown, and the broader industry at large.
This will mean that delays are still likely and I’ve been advised to update the delivery window for fulfilment to be late June through to mid August.
In the meantime, ourselves, Panda, Naylor Games and the rest of the industry are working on getting the shipments safely and soundly on to the water and moving as soon as possible.
This is a frustrating and personally heartbreaking situation, as the game is all but set to go. However, despairing is fruitless and we have some of the best people in the industry in our corner, and the industry as a whole working together to navigate it, which, as throughout this whole progress, is inspiring and warming to see.
I want to be clear: we’re not waiting to see if the tariffs come down etc, we are prepared and equipped to be able to get the games to you, absorbing the additional tariff and shipping costs (at current projections).
This is absolutely our preference - myself, the rest of the team and our external partners. We want to keep pushing for the earliest possible slot to safely deliver games to you all. We’ve worked so hard on this thing, we’re just desperate to see it arrive on tables so it can do what it was built over many years to do: be a big ol’ forever game for folks to hopefully play until they’re grey and old.
As we committed to, these Kickstarter updates are arriving every two weeks, so we’ll be back soon with hopefully lots of good news. In the meantime, we’ll be in the comments as always to field questions or if you prefer to speak at greater length, here’s our Discord Link.
In the meantime, whilst we await the arrival of the final game (our advance copies as I mentioned earlier should be with us in approximately a week), let’s look at some renders of the game, prepared by Andrew. These are all made using the final for-print files and so should give a great indication of what the final game looks like when it arrives.
The game has come a long way since the Kickstarter campaign launched. Here's how the size of the final version compares to the initial prototypes we sent out to press. We've packed the final version full to the brim with content!
Let's crack the lid on this and unfold the central Kingdom Board!
Place your Herald to stake your claim on a Location, or, use them to misdirect your opponents and hide your true intentions.
A 4 player game in session!
Finally, UK Games Expo: we will be there in force! We’ll be travelling down from Scotland, with copies of the game in tow. We’ll be attending the Press Event on Thursday evening and then we’ll be there at STAND 3A-573, all Friday, Saturday and Sunday, running demo games and chatting all things The Old King’s Crown. Additionally, we’ll be joined by our esteemed friend Richard Wilkins (aka Ricky Royal in the solo game community), designer of such games and solo modes as Renegades, Pax Pamir 2nd Edition, John Company 2nd Edition, Molly House and Nature. He’ll be on hand to chat to any solo players wishing to learn more about The Old King’s Crown Simulacrum solo mode!
If you’re reading this and are planning on attending the convention please feel free to reach out, we’d love to hear from you and see you there. We’ll have a number of copies of The Old King’s Crown available to be loaned in the open play area (alongside our own stand’s versions for demos with the team). We’ll also have a bunch of TOKC related goodies!
Just two tired boys (expect to see us at UKGE 2025 looking a little more grey than we were here).
That’s all for this update. Thanks so much for your patience and understanding. Each day we get closer and now we’re very close. I look forward to updating you all in less than two weeks with more information, updates and a good look at the game in person!
All the best and take care! Pablo and the Eerie Idols team.
April 29th Development Update
over 1 year ago
– Tue, Apr 29, 2025 at 10:00:02 AM
Hello everyone, we hope you’re well. The sun continues to mostly be shining here in Scotland and things with The Old King’s Crown are still progressing apace! We’re back with this, the first of our more regular bi-monthly updates, designed to keep you up to date as we continue to progress through manufacturing and fulfilment, whilst continuing to monitor the complex tariff situation affecting backers in the United States (and more broadly the industry beyond).
With all that being said , let’s jump right in.
Regarding the manufacturing progress of the game, I’m delighted to say that everything is moving along very well, and remains relatively unaffected by the tariff situation!
Alongside the screen-printed wooden pieces and the metal components, the moulded insert has joined the components that are being created as we speak. These also include the art prints, which are now in full swing, both the regular and metallic foil stamped pieces (featuring, amongst others, The Boatman, chosen by the community to be given the golden touch!).
Here are some photographs of some more of the final samples taken by Andrew in the studio here in Edinburgh. NOTE! These are technically digital proofs and hand-cut samples, so any slight colour variations or rough edges on cardboard components are due to that and are not representative of the final quality finish that Panda GM are renowned for.
Here is the base game of The Old King’s Crown, set alongside the Wild Kingdom Expansion (Pablo here: I ended up adding a bunch more colour and lighting to the very final version of the Wild Kingdom Expansion box specifically, so expect to see some more spooky and beguiling lights in the final version!).
The Old King's Crown and the Wild Kingdom Expansion side by side.
And here they are again in a Kallax Unit, alongside some other titles from friends of ours! Both the base game and expansion boxes are designed to fit exactly with each other, both on their side and front facing. This allows them to be stored next to each other without any awkward gaps or misalignments taking up precious extra room on your shelves.
An entire kingdom in a box (or two ;)
Here’s a couple of shots of some of the wooden, metal and cloth components in the game. The bag comes as part of the Wild Kingdom Expansion, where it is used as a randomiser for certain modules and as a deluxe storage solution for those chunky metal coins.
Take this pouch, traveller. And here's some coins to spare.
The components in the game are extremely clackable.
We had lots of people writing to confirm whether the boxes would accommodate sleeved cards. To confirm, both boxes, the base game and the expansion, can hold their respective materials, all fully sleeved, without the need to remove the inserts designed to accommodate and hold in place all the components.
All base game cards (including all the solo materials), sleeved and ready to play.
All the tokens and pieces bagged. Then the player boards "lock" the other cards and materials in place.
Finally the great kingdom board and the rulebooks (multiplayer and solo) lock the whole thing in place, allowing for vertical storage!
OH LOOK AT ‘EM GLEAM!
Here’s a look at a couple of the art prints from the set. These come with metallic foil stamping. Fancy!
Animated gif of the metallic foil stamping!
We continue to be on target to receive our first copies of the game in May. Once we have an exact date for their arrival, we’ll be sure to let you know, as that will mark the point when they’ll begin their freight journey to you all.
This means that fulfilment should begin around late May and progress through June.
Note: This means that we will have copies of the final boxed game at UK Games Expo. However it is important to note that the game will not be on sale there or in retail until all backers have received their copies. We won’t even begin that process until it's safely with you all.
So, currently things are holding steady, even if the waters are still uncertain and prone to sudden change. Since our last update two weeks ago the tariffs being levied by the United States have remained at 145%.
As we covered then, this is an unprecedented event in this industry and it has left publishers both inside the United States and outside in somewhat of an emergency state as solutions and ways to best navigate the situation are sought. From our end, for The Old King’s Crown, the situation in many ways remains the same as in that update. We are progressing with manufacture and we currently do not see any major issues in delivering the game to countries outside of the United States.
CANADA & SOUTH AMERICA - We are currently working closely with our fulfilment partners, Naylor Games, to see if we can find a solution that sees this portion of fulfilment not have to travel through the United States (as was the normal procedure before the tariffs were introduced). We will keep you all updated as details and potential solutions emerge.
This means in some regards we continue to wait and see, as so many other companies are doing. The game is finished. Years in the making and made with all the love and effort we could pour into it. All I and the team here want is to get the game into your hands, and we will continue to work to that goal, with hopefully no further issues. We hope to see some progress made on the tariffs in the coming weeks and we will continue looking at all options behind the scenes.
If you'd like to read further information on our response to the US tariffs, check out our update from earlier this month here.
Additionally, if you would like to read more from other publishers and how they are approaching the situation, you can read some of the articles we've linked below:
I look forward to speaking to all again then, in the middle of May, when we should have even more photos and progress to share!
Pablo, Andrew, Ken & the Eerie Idol Team
April Development Update
over 1 year ago
– Fri, Apr 11, 2025 at 07:22:43 AM
Hello everyone!
Pablo here, slightly ahead of the regularly scheduled monthly update. I’ll be taking the lead on today’s update, so unfortunately you’re stuck with me.
I hope you’re all well, that you’ve been able to enjoy some good games since our last update and if you’re in the UK, that you’ve managed to catch some of the beautiful Spring weather that we’ve been lucky enough to see.
As you may be aware, a lot has happened since last month with regards to global shipping, and in particular shipping goods into the US, with the escalating tariff situation. Additionally, whilst many of you who generously backed this campaign are based in the US, the large number of supporters are spread across the globe, so I will also be covering how, if at all, this will be affecting you with regards to The Old King’s Crown fulfilment.
DISCLAIMER & COMMUNICATION COMMITMENT
Before we dive into the update proper, I just want to acknowledge that this is an ever changing situation. In the last week alone, the tariffs imposed by America and China respectively, have spiralled to unprecedented levels.
As this is an emerging situation I want to be transparent that we don’t have all the answers and information yet, the situation is changing daily and sometimes changing multiple times even within a 24-hour period.
To accommodate for this, we commit to increasing our regular updates to every two-weeks, instead of monthly. Additionally, if there is an important development that needs to be addressed immediately, we will put out shorter updates centred around that, as and when they arise.
NOTE: Many of our USA backers have very generously reached out to us with offers of donating additional funds to offset the increased costs associated with the tariffs. This is such a generous and kind offer, and we can’t thank you enough for your offers of support. However, due to the instability and ever changing nature of the recent tariffs, we don’t feel that it is right for us to accept donations from our backers at this time without knowing how, or when, these tariffs will resolve. And so the current plan is to not open up donations of this kind, under the current circumstances.
Okay, let’s get going. I’ve split this update into several smaller sections so you can find what you are looking for.
1. PROGRESS ON THE OLD KING’S CROWN
2. HOW THE CURRENT TARIFF SITUATION WILL IMPACT OUR FULFILMENT FOR BACKERS IN THE UNITED STATES.
3. HOW THE CURRENT TARIFF SITUATION WILL IMPACT OUR FULFILMENT FOR BACKERS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
4. LOOKING AHEAD AND NEXT STEPS
5. EXTRA TARIFF READING
6. TOURNAMENT GRAND FINAL
Putting aside the volatile and complex global trade and tariff situation for the moment, progress on delivering The Old King’s Crown is going fantastically! So there’s some good news! We’re all-hands-on-deck, working closely with our manufacturer (this won’t be the last time we’ll be giving the peerless Panda GM a shoutout), as the manufacturing of the game continues apace.
METAL - All the metal coins, as well as the Kickstarter exclusive metal Active Player Marker that everyone will be receiving with their copy of the game, are already on the presses.
The metal Active Player Marker & metal Influence Tokens
WOOD and PLASTIC - All the wooden components and the standard insert that comes with each copy of the game (moulded plastic with separate wells and sections to accommodate all the components, and which uses the board and player boards to secure all the components so you can store the game vertically or horizontally, as you prefer) are moving into production as speak. We’ve included some images of the samples of these inserts that our manufacturer, Panda, has sent through.
The base game plastic insert, housing the faction cards for the factions and Simulacrum.
The Wild Kingdom moulded plastic insert, with space for all tiles, cards, wooden pieces and tokens.
CARDS, PUNCHBOARD AND ALL REMAINING COMPONENTS - All files have their final digital proofs all set up and are just awaiting our final approval. As of early next week (week beginning the 14th of April) they will enter the printing pipeline.
With printing and manufacture underway throughout April, we’ll be looking at seeing the first copies beginning to be shipped out in May. As a result taking into account a certain amount of delays (which we’ll be covering later in this update) backers should start receiving their copies in June.
I want to stress that aside from a small batch of press copies that we’ll be sending out around the same time that are for reviewers and content creators, we will not be sending any copies out to retail until all the campaign is fully fulfilled. For example, if you are visiting the UK Games Expo this year at the end of May, we’ll have copies of the game to show everyone attending. We’ll be running demos and allowing visitors to take designated copies to play in the open play area if they and their group wish to trial the game. However, no copies will be available for sale.
HOW THE CURRENT TARIFF SITUATION WILL IMPACT OUR FULFILMENT FOR BACKERS IN THE UNITED STATES
So, currently, goods manufactured in China that are being imported into the United States, are subject to a 145% tariff (at the time of writing, Friday 11th of April, 2025). This makes the importing of many things, including board games, extremely difficult, if not, in many cases, impossible. I don’t want to dwell on the particular difficulties that many people, including peers and friends are facing, but if you’d like to learn more about how companies, many which you may know and love, are being affected, I’d encourage you to read some of the coverage and testimonies that I’ve linked to in the EXTRA TARIFF READING section that you can find later in this update.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THE OLD KING’S CROWN?
Currently there is a lot of instability and rapidly changing circumstances for any company wishing to move goods into the United States from China. Here is a brief timeline of the tariff increases that have occurred in just over a month.
4th March 10% added - Total 20%
2nd April 34% tariff added - Total 54%
5th April 30% tariff added - Total 84%
9th April 20% tariff added - Total 104%
9th April 21% tariff added - Total 125%
10th April 20% tariff added - Total 145%
In approximately the last 10 days alone, the tariffs have risen by over 120%. This makes planning and committing to exact plans very much a moving target.
As a result, currently, the plan here is to wait and see, and keep everyone informed as more concrete developments take place. There are some provisional plans that I can briefly touch on:
The United States government reduces the tariffs on goods entering from China. The global shipping and trade situation stabilises. In this case we will proceed as normal. If we are able to safely absorb the costs of the stabilised tariffs we will do so. There will be no, or only minor delays to any fulfilment to the United States when compared to the rest of our backers.
The situation continues to be very volatile and the tariffs continue to be untenable in the short to mid term, overlapping with the scheduled fulfilment of the game. This could result in a short delay to the fulfilment of the game to backers in the United States specifically. We already have some provisions being put in place, including working closely with Panda GM, who are rolling out secure and properly-climate adjusted storage for any projects which have to introduce short-term delays in the fulfilment until freighting into the United States. This is naturally something that we will do our best to avoid of course, however know that we’re working hard to accommodate this eventuality to ensure that everyone’s copy is safe and secure before arriving at your door.
The situation continues to escalate beyond its current scope. We will continue to work with our partners to find a solution that allows us to deliver the game safely. However, given the sheer unknown of this particular outcome, we can only continue to monitor daily and liaise with the capable teams who are supporting us.
So, in some regards it’s a “wait and see” situation. However, be assured that we are in a big boat, with the rest of the world. There are lots of talented folks working on solutions and resolutions and we hope to see progress made shortly.
We will of course make sure to keep you all informed, and as I mentioned at the start of this update, we’ll be increasing our communications to every two weeks for scheduled updates and additional smaller updates to keep you all informed of the situation with regards to The Old King’s Crown.
HOW THE CURRENT TARIFF SITUATION WILL IMPACT OUR FULFILMENT FOR BACKERS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
So, for any backers who are not based in the United States, or don’t have their copy scheduled to be fulfilled via the United States, these tariffs should have a minimal impact, beyond the instability and chaos that they are causing in a general sense to shipping, trade and global relationships.
It is undeniable that there will be increases in shipping prices, and potentially some small delays as the entire world accommodates the situation. However, our partners are projecting that we should be able to weather these fairly lightly and it should not have any major impact on when you receive your copies. If the shipping prices continue to rise, we’re currently in a position to absorb them at only a cost to us and any delays will be measured in days and weeks, not months.
And to echo the statement we covered for backers in the United States, we will of course make sure to keep you all informed, and as I mentioned at the start of this update, we’ll be increasing our communications to every two weeks for scheduled updates and additional smaller updates to keep you all informed of the situation with regards to The Old King’s Crown.
For myself and the team, at this stage, it is business as usual in the sense that we are just full steam committed to getting everyone their game. We have poured our hearts into this thing and we firmly believe that the game that will arrive with you will reflect that. Obviously these tariffs are a frightening and unsettling situation but on the other hand all we can do is continue to work hard, stay true and lean on the incredible teams that are in our corner. With that in mind I’d like to take a moment to thank the dedicated folks who are helping manage and resolve the situation.
PANDA GM - Manufacturers of some of the most respected (and best looking) games out there. They have been working tirelessly with us to not only complete manufacturing on The Old King’s Crown but to also ensure that we’re able to safely navigate the fulfilment situation. In particular, we’d like to thank Tyler for his commitment and dedication to answering our questions and calls at all hours. He’s the man responsible for getting us those shiny coins on time and for keeping the manufacturing process trucking along at a great pace.
NAYLOR GAMES - Our fulfilment partners who have been constantly updating us with all the relevant shipping and pricing implications. They’ve been providing consistent support and guidance, and have been invaluable as partners throughout this whole process (from the campaign right through to now). To James, Rob and the rest of the team (including Jo who has been excellent on customer support) - a huge thank you, a recommendation and a huge beer or two once the game is safely in everyone’s hands.
AND TO EVERYONE ELSE - To the lovely folks at Leder and Earthborne Rangers who shared their support and encouragement online, to the wonderful backers and supporters who generously reached out to us, and to all the other folks in board games, makers and players, alike. Your rallying messages and frank honesty in sharing your experiences has been vital for shining a light on the impact these tariffs are having on the beautiful thing that is board games.
Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games talking about the impact of the tariffs on China when at 54%. “Publishers, distributors, retailers, and customers do not benefit from the manufacturing cost increasing by 54%, and today I’ll delve into the math.” - https://stonemaiergames.com/the-math-of-tariffs/
Tom Gerken, Technology Reporter at the BBC sums up why 24% tariffs on China are causing Nintendo to pause pre-orders of their next generation console in the US. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78j64dqj2qo
Price Johnson, COO of Cephalofair Games. "The impact that 104% tariffs will have on our industry, and our company, are nothing short of devastating and are already having immediate consequences that will be felt knowingly and unknowingly by everyone who enjoys this industry - from the hobbyist, the retail store owner, the publisher, and ultimately our communities." https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/cephalofair/gloomhaven/updates/20854?ref=bk-noti-project-update-20854
With talks of tariffs concluded, we’d like to wrap up this update with the announcement that the Grand Final of the Champion’s Invitational Tournament will take place this weekend! Over the past several weeks we’ve witnessed a collection of incredible games, demonstrating the skill and strategies of our wonderful community. Now it’s all come down to this…
This is sure to be a match for the ages as strategy maestro Lord of the Board faces off against community all stars LordSkarn, Bloopy, and Mr Munch who are sure to pull out all the stops in their battle for victory.
The final kicks off at 16:00 GMT (11am Eastern, 8am Pacific) on Saturday the 12th April. Tune in live over on Jaffles’s Twitch channel, or catch up on all the action after it’s been streamed, along with all the previous games, over at her Youtube Channel.
The Eerie Idols team would like to extend our thanks to everyone who has helped make the inaugural tournament such a huge success. Special thanks go to our incredible roster of competitors, drawn from our wonderful Discord community and the content creators who offered their time to take part in the event.
And of course all of you who tuned in live, or caught up on the streams over the course of the tournament!
We are so delighted to have been able to showcase the game to you all and we hope it has made you even more excited to get your hands on your copies when they arrive at your door soon. Expect to see further competitive games in the near future, including further tournaments, exhibition matches and more!
Thanks for reading this update, I realise that it wasn’t our typical fare, however I hope you found it useful and reassuring.
That’s it for this update, but we’ll be back in two weeks time (or sooner if the tariff situation develops further in such a way that we reach out with a smaller update to cover it).
Thanks for your support and let’s get this big beautiful box into your hands!
Pablo & the Eerie Idols Team
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