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Legacies

Created by Jason Brooks

A thematic, mid-heavyweight euro strategy game spanning the past, present, and future.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Solo Mode Announcement + Bonus Goals!
over 4 years ago – Thu, Dec 05, 2019 at 12:05:58 AM

We have just 15 hours left before the campaign ends at 9AM CST!  A ton of new backers have come on board and we know many more are on the fence.  That's why we're sharing these two great announcements with you!

Solo Mode Announcement

If you've been following along in the updates and comments, you know that I am very passionate about strong solo play in games and plan to focus on finalizing that aspect of Legacies while the art is being finished over the next couple of months.  I'm excited to announce that I'll be partnering with Dávid Turczi on the solo mode for Legacies!  Dávid is the amazing designer behind Anachrony & Dice Settlers - plus the latest Trickerion expansions.  He's also designed (or partnered on) solo modes in: Cerebria: The Inside World, Teotihuacan: City of Gods, Coloma, and many more!  Adding Dávid's expertise to the finalization of Legacies' solo mode is certain to make it the high quality gameplay experience that any solo gamer would be proud to tackle!

Bonus Goals

You've managed to unlock ALL of our planned stretch and legendary goals (and look like you're going to go further).  You've also been giving us great suggestions and ideas in the comments.  While we can't use all of your ideas, we did find a place for many of them in the form of Bonus Goals!  How many of THESE can you unlock in the final hours of our campaign?!?

Bonus Goals - Heirloom Card quality upgraded in all copies - unlocks at $124K

Heirlooms are precious items and this sturdier upgrade will make sure your heirloom cards hold up while you're trying to nab them from your opponents... or hoard them for yourself.

Bonus Goal - Unlock all remaining social goals! - unlocks at $128K

You have valiantly been spreading the word about Legacies and it shows by the number of backers that have made their way to the campaign!  Thank you!!! In the chance that some of the Social Goals aren't reached, this Bonus Goal is an alternative way to unlock them.

Bonus Goal - Add 6 Successors to all copies (for a total of 60) - unlocks at $132K

Successors are an absolute necessity to carry on your legacy and add a lot of interesting choices to your gameplay.  Reach this goal to unlock 6 more Successor cards bringing the total Successors in the game to 60! 

Bonus (Legendary) Goal - Deluxe editions are individually numbered! - unlocks at $135K

The final bonus goal is a legendary goal and will truly help your deluxe copy of Legacies stand out!  Unlock this and every Deluxe Edition of Legacies will be individually numbered - celebrating your contributions and key role in bringing Legacies to life!

I can't tell you how excited I am to send this update!!! We wouldn't be at this point if it wasn't for you. :-)    Let's finish strong and see if we can't make Legacies even stronger than we already possibly envisioned!!!

Still in awe...

--Jason

Cruising By Stretch Goals & Add-Ons Announced
over 4 years ago – Wed, Dec 04, 2019 at 02:18:24 AM

Oh my!  In the last few hours you have been cruising through the stretch goals almost as fast as we could update the page!  We've also surpassed 1,400 backers!  Let's see what you've collectively unlocked.

Unlocked Stretch Goals

 Over the last couple of days, you've unlocked the following stretch goals which will be in ALL copies of Legacies:

  • Upgraded punchboard with a linen finish (for overlays, scoring tiles, global actions, etc.)
  • A NEW Legendary Figure which will allow you to copy the benefit of some Global Actions! plus
  • 3 NEW Successor Cards

 You've ALSO unlocked three more Legendary Goals which will be in all Deluxe Edition copies of Legacies:

  • Custom storage trays designed by GameTrayz for all Player Components
  • Bidding Cube upgrades to 14mm Custom Dice for more emphatic bidding in the trade conference
  • Foil Stamping on the box cover to help Legacies stand out and shine on your shelf 

You are so close to fully stretching Legacies!   ...and don't forget about the Social Goals... you're only 1 away from unlocking another Social Stretch Goal!

Add-Ons

Many of you have expressed interest in potential add-ons.  We've worked to put as much great content into Legacies as possible throughout the campaign, but also recognize there are other ways you could enhance your gameplay experience.  The following 3 add-ons will be available to include in the BackerKit pledge manager after the campaign:

Dual-Layer Game Board

To show the progression through time and capture elements of inflation, you'll put overlays on the board as you cross into new centuries.  The dual-layer board will help hold those overlays in place, making it easier to place and move your pieces without having to worry about knocking over other components.  We've discussed this at length with manufacturers and worked out a design that would involve a board consisting of two pieces - each with a single fold - that would interlock together when unfolded and placed on your table. Note: the location and size of cutouts are still being determined so the image is just a concept. 

If the campaign reaches $120K, then all Deluxe Edition copies of Legacies would automatically have the game board upgraded to this Dual-Layer Game Board!

Neoprene Mat and Overlays with Alternative Art

We know many people enjoy playing on soft Neoprene Mats and we want to provide that option.  To make the experience a bit more unique, we will make a neoprene mat with a nighttime version of the art from Legacies INCLUDING a set of overlays with the nighttime theme as well.  This mat will be 2mm thick with double-stitched edges.  It will also be larger than the standard board so there will be room to put the cards and tiles on the mat that would normally be placed on the table around the perimeter of the board.  Note: The art and imagery above are meant to give an idea of the look and are not yet finalized.

144 Custom Metal Coins

 Legacies has a LOT of coins (after all, they've got to get you through three centuries!) and some of you have asked for even more coins!  This add-on will provide a complete set of 144 Custom Metal Coins at a discounted price.  Remember - if you're backing the Deluxe Edition of Legacies in this KS campaign, you're already getting one complete set of custom metal coins.

  It's truly been incredible watching the excitement and following grow for Legacies over the last 4 weeks.  Here's to a productive final 36 hours!  I can't wait to turn my focus onto finalizing Legacies so we can get this incredible experience onto your gaming table.  If you want to see a full teach and gameplay experience, Heavy Cardboard just finished streaming a 4-player game earlier this evening.  I won't tell you the result, but I will tell you that it came down to the wire and they had a blast getting there!

Talk to you soon,

Jason 

Heavy Cardboard - Live Stream TONIGHT!
over 4 years ago – Tue, Dec 03, 2019 at 02:50:22 PM

Just 48 hours left to go in the campaign!  You continue to crush the stretch goals!  We'll share more on what you've unlocked soon but wanted to provide two quick announcements:

1.) You've been asking for it and Edward and his friends have found a way to make it happen.  Tonight at 6PM CST /  7PM EST / Midnight GMT, check out YouTube where you'll find the Heavy Cardboard Live Teach & Play-through .  Watch Edward provide a teach of Legacies then join the Heavy Cardboard cast as they go through a live play-through.  I'll be participating in the comments so feel free to join and share your thoughts and questions as they give you a feel for the gameplay of Legacies!

2.) Thanks to your feedback in the polls on BoardGameGeek and Facebook, we will make a couple of add-ons available for Legacies.  As soon as we have a mockup ready, we'll share those details via an update and on the project page.

Looking forward to these last 2 days of the campaign.  I think there's a chance that you could unlock ALL of our stretch goals!

Talk to you soon & see you on the Heavy Cardboard stream tonight.

--Jason

20+ Stretch Goals Unlocked!, Playthrough Video, & Add-Ons
over 4 years ago – Mon, Dec 02, 2019 at 12:27:41 AM

Incredible!  You've succeeded in unlocking over 20 stretch goals for Legacies!!!  With just 3 and 1/2 days left of the campaign, you have a chance of unlocking ALL of our planned stretch goals!  

All copies of Legacies will now include Level 6 Heirlooms (an extremely cool addition that will add a lot of flavor to your gameplay) while the Deluxe copies will have a thicker box to hold all of this "stretched" goodness!  The next stretch goals within your reach include:

All punchboard becomes thicker and includes a linen finish - unlocks at $87K

Overlays, Global Action Tiles, Scoring Tiles, and more are all upgraded with thicker punchboard and a linen finish!

A New Legendary Figure! - unlocks at $92K

Add a new Legendary Figure to the game with this stretch goal.  This Legendary Figure will allow you to copy the benefit of many Global Actions (as if you were the one to trigger it!)

Legendary Goal - Custom GameTrayz for Player Components - unlocks at $90K

Improve the storage solution in your Deluxe version of Legacies even further with custom-designed GameTrayz to store all of the player components!

Legendary Goal - Bidding Cubes upgraded to Custom 14mm Dice! - unlocks at $95K

Enhance your experience with the Trade Conference Global Action in your Deluxe edition of Legacies by replacing the bidding cubes with a custom 14mm die for each player!

Play-through Video

You've been asking for it and we've been working to make it happen.  Heavy Cardboard will be doing a Preview Play-through Video this Tuesday evening at 7PM EST.  

Add-Ons

We've launched polls on Board Game Geek and Facebook to find out what add-ons you're most interested in.  Please take a minute to complete one of those polls if you're interested in adding on anything to Legacies in the pledge manager in order to enhance your experience with Legacies!  (While you're there, take a moment to subscribe or join the group to further help our progress towards our social goals!)

Let's make these last days of the campaign some of our best and biggest!  We want to make your copy of Legacies something you'll be proud to pull off the shelf for years to come.

Talk to you soon!

--Jason

What a Day!!!
over 4 years ago – Fri, Nov 29, 2019 at 01:12:18 AM

Today was our BIGGEST day since the first 48 hours of the campaign!  We now have over 1,000 backers!!!!  You are a part of something very special...

You unlocked the Legendary goal for the GameTrayz custom insert.  All deluxe copies of Legacies will include a custom-designed tray for the shared components.

You ALSO unlocked the Silk-screened investment tokens for ALL copies of Legacies. Thank you all for helping to elevate the quality of the components in Legacies.  You are going to love the final product!

Next up for stretch goals:

...and for the LEGENDARY goals (deluxe editions):

Just a few days left - let's see if we can unlock ALL of the stretch goals!  There are still a few more you have yet to reveal...

Coming soon... info about Add-Ons and a preview playthrough video from Heavy Cardboard!

Enjoy your weekend!

--Jason