XSCAPE JULY UPDATE
8 months ago
– Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 05:14:50 PM
Hi everyone! We hope your summer is going very well. We haven't had much to update lately as the game is still in production and there are many components still to produce and assemble.
I'm just touching base, however, to update you on a few changes as the production continues to progress.
We've made 2 adjustments with the mold and materials of the game to better improve the durability and feel:
PLAY AREA
We've changed the soft PVC material to become the more durable ABS as the pre production models we're showing a potential for misalignment or warping when fully assembled. We decided that making it match the smooth matte ABS that the rest of the board frame has will not only guarantee accuracy between the play area, but also ensure it remains durable and vibrant.
EXPANSION DICE
We've upgraded the HAVOC Expansion dice from Acrylic Plastic to Resin. The weight and feel is much more premium and will allow for that soft matte finish we love!
Everything else remains the same and we're excited to show you the results! We are still on schedule to ship later this fall as planned.
Thank you so much again!
Sincerely,
Jordan
Backerkit and Manufacturing Updates
10 months ago
– Fri, May 02, 2025 at 06:32:39 AM
Hi Everyone,
We wanted to touch base to go through a few items as it's been a while since our last update.
BACKERKIT
Most of you may have received a notice that your order is being locked in, which means by next week we will start the process of charging your credit cards for any of the additional fees.
If you are wondering why your cards are not charged at the time you completed your Backerkit information, that is because we wait to give everyone opportunity to make changes if they need to. It's much easier for us to modify your order for you if needed before any payment is taken to avoid refunds or additional separate charges.
Now that a large percentage has completed everything and emails/messages for changes has slowed, we are able to continue to the next steps.
That said, if you need to make a last minute change to your order or payment, you can log back in to backerkit.com to do so before orders get locked and cards are charged. If changes are needed after that, they can be done, but you will need to contact us directly to make the change.
XSCAPE MANUFACTURING
Things are progressing with the game still. It had taken a little longer than hoped to get the molding portion completed as the first few versions showed issues with the play areas plastic contracting out of position slightly which made it difficult for assembly. We have re-tooled this again to correct the issue.
Once this last part is complete, production can continue for the rest of the components and we can get back on track towards our fall delivery.
We're so excited to get this game out there and can't wait for you to play it.
Thanks again!
Pledge Manager is Live!
about 1 year ago
– Tue, Feb 25, 2025 at 06:08:33 AM
The Backerkit Pledge Manager is now Live!
You'll be receiving an invite email from us via Backerkit. Once you receive the email, you will login to Backerkit/Create a Backerkit account. All the funds paid here on Kickstarter will be in your Backerkit account.
So if you paid $100 on Kickstarter, you will have $100 on Backerkit to apply to your order. If you add any more items during the checkout process, you will have to cover those additionaly costs.
Shipping will be applied at checkout and any applicable VAT/Taxes will be applied as well in order to comply with your country's requirements.
For those who are also currently backing the UNIQ puzzles campaign, any shipping costs paid here for XSCAPE will be combined with the UNIQ items, so when that pledge manager launches later you may only have a small fee or none at all to pay for the items.
Thansk again for all your support!
🚀UNIQ just launched. Get Early Bird Deals now!
about 1 year ago
– Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 06:02:16 AM
Hi everyone!
We are super excited to let you know that we've launched our new line of volumetric puzzles on Kickstarter. Expanding from our original offer (UNIQ PHANTOM), we've added 2 new designs that complement each other and challenge your mind.
Plus UNIQ ships with XSCAPE later this year. If you support this campaign, you'll be able to combine the shipments so they not only arrive together, but shipping fees will be extremely discounted or not applicable.
PHANTOM, for beginners, TIMBER for intermediates and FROTH for advanced puzzlers are now available. If you missed this during the XSCAPE campaign, you can get the early bird deals right now. Get all 3 to get the Exclusive Combo Sleeve included for free!
CLICK HERE TO GET UNIQ
For those who already got the PHANTOM puzzle during XSCAPE, and might want to upgrade to the Combo with the Exclusive Sleeve, simply purchase the other 2 designs (by selecting the TIMBER or FROTH reward and then adding on the other puzzle (FROTH or TIMBER) in the add ons portion. We'll automatically combine the full set into a combo when we ship later this year.
We've also upgraded UNIQs packaging! It converts into a display stand so you can go from puzzle piece to masterpiece!
CLICK HERE TO GET UNIQ NOW
Thanks again for all your support, and remember to look out for your Pledge Manager invite from us/Backerkit on February 25th!
Pledge Manager Launch Date
about 1 year ago
– Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 12:14:31 PM
Hi Everyone!
We finally have an update for you after some delays getting the pledge manager finalized.
We had planned to open it in January, but due to the uncertainty of the US/China Tariffs we had to delay slightly until we had a clearer picture of the implications. Additionally we were supposed to get updated shipping rates from our HUB partners in China before they went on holiday for Chinese New Year but did not receive them in time.
We now have received the updated rates and have a better understanding of how the Tariffs will impact us and thankfully it will minimal to no impact. We are working to update everything in the system and the Pledge Manager will officially open on February 25th. You will receive an invite email to your inbox then.
Thanks again for your patience.
