Sci-Fi Pack: UNLOCKED!
over 4 years ago – Tue, Oct 01, 2019 at 10:09:28 PM

Y'all have done it again and helped us hit our next stretch goal. The Sci-Fi Pack will now be included in ArchRavels. Show your pride and craft some nerdy stuff with us! Whether you want to go to galaxy far, far away or just picking up a care package from your mum. These 4 sci-fi themed projects will make your next session of ArchRavels comfy AND geeky. Live long and Craft.

Up Next... #6 Custom Action Markers!

At $47k we unlock custom action markers! Instead of every character having the same action marker, there will be four unique markers representing each player's specialty. For example: If you're pro-shoppers Rebecca or Theo, your action marker will be a tote bag. If you whiz through projects with Derrick or Amara, your action marker will be a skein of yarn. 

Thanks again for all your support and keep crafting...

- Team XYZ Game Labs

Stretch Goal #4: COMPLETE!
over 4 years ago – Sun, Sep 29, 2019 at 10:59:27 PM

Our fourth stretch goal has just been demolished due to your kindness, support, and aligned cozy aspirations. Now that we’ve hit 39k, we're adding the Sweaters Pack to the game. Whether you love 90s grunge, 90s wholesomeness, 70s glam rock, or 80s scary movies, we now have a sweater for you! 

Next Up: Sci-Fi & Custom Action Markers!

Onward! Stay crafty friends....

-Team XYZ Game Labs

Stretch Goal #3 Unlocked & Goals 4-6 are here!
over 4 years ago – Sat, Sep 28, 2019 at 09:55:54 PM

Hey Crafters!

Woah! We woke up to y'all absolutely KILLING stretch goal #3! Thank you all so much for your support. It’s been a great journey to bring ArchRavels to you, and we’re stoked to share what's in store.

We’re onto more stretch goals as we’ve just blown past the first three! To recap, the game now has...

• An improved game box by adding comfy soft touch coating AND some slick spot UV
• Four new cool and unique characters to play as in the game, and 
• Four new projects, including the ever necessary “Naptime,” for you all to make in your quest to achieve needle craft level 9000. 

Now we’ve got three more stretch goals to introduce!

The next 2 stretch goals add new packs of Special Requests that you can make during the game. The game already starts with some pretty cool items to make like Snugglesaurus, but we wanted to expand what those can be by creating items inspired by popular cozy things we all enjoy as well as nerdy things we wish to come to life. 

 Goal 4 - Sweaters Pack ($39k) 

The first stretch goal pack of Special Requests is the Sweaters Pack. It has patterns for Weezer’s iconic unravelling sweater song called “Undone,” the ever wholesome and ever lovely sweater worn by a certain friendly neighbor, a nostalgic and rockin' spacesuit sweater, as well as the terrifying & tattered sweater worn by that guy who haunts people's dreams. Help us get to $39k to add these sweaters to your collection.

 Goal 5 - Sci-Fi Pack ($43k) 

Next up is the Sci-Fi Pack. This is a pack has some of our favorite science fiction icons. The Sci-Fi Pack includes a timey-wimey scarf, a Cunning Hat, a weapon for a more civilized age and a little bit of trouble. We love repping our nerdom, and we hope you do too! Let's get to $43k so we can all wear our nerd badge proudly. 

 Goal 6 - Custom Action Markers ($47k) 

The last of this group of goals brings a bit more customization to the action markers. Right now, there are four identical action markers for each player to use to indicate what actions they're doing during game play. It just helps you keep track of what action you're doing and when.  It also allows you to strategize actions based on what your competitors are doing. 

Just a bit of recap on where we are currently: There are four different crafter types in the game. Thanks to your help, we’ve already added four new characters, adding one to each of the four crafting categories. 

The breakdown looks like this:

Master Crafter - Derrick & Amara

Thrifty Shopper - Rebecca & Theo

Color Specialist - Neeha & Alex

Yarn Spinner - Ted & Eliza

Instead of having identical action markers for each player in the game, this $47k stretch goal would allow us to include unique action markers for each of the 4 types of crafters in the game. Your action marker would then become another way to represent who you are playing as and what your skills are.

Huge thanks to everyone who has supported us this far! Keep spreading the word of ArchRavels and help us hit these new amazing stretch goals!

-Team XYZ Game Labs

P.S. There have been some questions about add-ons and YES those are coming! They'll include individual pieces of the Deluxe Edition (for those that maybe want some of the deluxe items - but not all of them) as well as the chance to add pins, stickers, patches, totes and other ArchRavels related goodies. We're making a few updates to how we offer those items in reaction to all the great comments and feedback we've gotten from y'all so far. So, stay tuned!

Stretch Goal 1 & 2 Unlocked!
over 4 years ago – Thu, Sep 26, 2019 at 09:37:39 PM

Good work, Crafters!

You've pledged over $32K to make ArchRavels a reality! Which unlocks the box upgrade AND four new characters! 

Four new ravels join the game!

These 4 characters will be printed on the back of the existing player boards. So, for each character type you'll have the option of two different crafters to play as. Each is presented here as they would appear at the beginning of the game. (with yarn bowl and randomly selected pattern tiles)

Amara is a master crafter. She's cool, confident and environmentally-friendly. She'd rather mend her old threads with patches than buy something new. And since she works at the bazaar - there's always plenty of fabric and supplies at hand. Her favorite request is a hacky sack - because it can be whatever colors and design she wants. 

Eliza is a yarn spinning machine! She's young and focused. Somewhat new to the craft, she's determined to learn. Robots are her jam, she'll never turn down the chance to craft one up!

Theo knows a deal when he see's one. He often finds himself browsing crafting supplies much longer than he meant to... But that's because collecting can be just as fun as making.  He's got an incredible attention to detail and loves to craft accessories (like wrist warmers).

Alex doesn't like boxes, definitions, or patterns. They dye their life whatever color and hue they desire! When they're not carefully color matching a reference photo for that perfect look you can catch Alex reading comics, watching bad movies and getting real competitive on board game night. 

What's next? Stretch Goal #3!

When we hit $35k, we unlock 4 new project cards to prepare for the cooler weather. We've got Fall Essentials to keep you warm during the apple picking trips, Stargazers to keep ya cozy as you stare at the into the cosmos on clear night, Pond Hockey to form the flying V with your friends, and good ol' Naptime to catch up on some Z's. Speaking of nap time and Z's, who needs a nap after this long week of excitement? Hint* We do! 

Good work people and keep on crafting...

- Team XYZ Game Labs

FIRST STRETCH GOALS REVEALED!
over 4 years ago – Wed, Sep 25, 2019 at 07:05:55 PM

Hey all you fantastic Crafters,

We’re only two days in, and the fun is just getting started! Thank you all so much for supporting us and helping us get funded in just two days. Y'all are amazing! For all those still new to Kickstarter, welcome aboard! Now that the campaign is funded, we’re keeping the progress train chugging along. We have some stretch goals planned that will make the game look better, feel better, and add more fun.

Without further adieu, here are the First 3 Stretch Goals:

 Goal 1 ($29k) 

Our first Stretch Goal is to up the ante on the game box. We need to reach $29,000 in order to add some spot UV to the box and give the box a soft-touch upgrade. With fall now upon us and our game on the way, we understand how important it is for everyone to stay comfy and cozy as the nights get chillier. Giving the box a soft-touch upgrade is like giving the game box the Weasley sweater it truly deserves. 

 Goal 2 ($32k)
 

The game has some pretty swell, diverse, and enthusiastic characters to play already, but we’re adding even more to shake things up. We know there are a lot of different crafters out there, and we want to try to span that range of creativity as much as possible. Help us get to $32,000 and we will add 4 whole new characters into the mix! Do you identify with cool, confident, and collected crafter Amara, or are you more of a sophisticated thrifty shopper like Theo? No matter who you are and what you like to craft, we’ve got a character for you!

 Goal 3 ($35k) 

Our next stretch goal is to add 4 new project cards to the game so you can make even more cool stuff! We know that you’ll already be busy crafting enough projects to gain the most points and clinch the win, so we decided to add a few more cool projects into the game as well. Based on scenarios we’ve all experienced in the fall and winter, we’ve got new projects for Fall Essentials, Stargazers, and even Pond Hockey. Your favorite blanket and plush companion combine forces to be the perfect recipe for the Naptime project card. At $35,000 we'll bring these to life, so please keep supporting us and following along with us on our journey to crafty goodness.

Spread the gospel of our campaign to places where the currency is literally wholesomeness and help us get those goals! We’re just getting started and have a lot more great Stretch Goals to share with y'all! Share with your friends, and we’ll keep you posted updated!

Keep on crafting...

-Team XYZ Game Labs