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The Zorro™ Dice Game: Stunts and Allies

Created by PULL THE PIN GAMES

Zorro's iconic (and sometime bumbling) allies join the fight in this "challenge level 3" expansion to The Zorro™ Dice Game.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Delivery Status, Next Game, and a Caper
almost 2 years ago – Sun, Jun 05, 2022 at 10:34:55 AM

In doing a spot check of a few dozen tracking numbers, we only found one that hasn't been delivered so we're likely at over 95% delivered. If you don't have your reward yet, you can send us a Kickstarter message or email to [email protected] and we'll investigate. It's likely stuck in customs and will arrive soon.


Additional Add Ons

We have a very limited number of extras from this campaign so for anyone else that wants to add on additional items like sleeves or metal dice or the dice tray or anything else, send us an email at [email protected] or send us a Kickstarter message giving us a new email address to use and then we'll give you access to the pledge manager with that new email address.


Closing Time

Please fill out your survey, request additional add ons, and check your rewards for any missing items now because we'll be closing up this campaign June 30th. Our capability to ship will be limited after that.


Next Game

For our next game, Good Cop Bad Cop: Zombies, we'll be trying out Gamefound instead of Kickstarter so you can follow that campaign right here to get a free Lead Investigator token.

Zombies have Infiltrated the Precinct!

The Tale of the Kite Bandit

One of our backers showed true heroism when he tangled with a real-life scoundrel. His package was stolen right from his front porch! But luckily he had installed a camera and got footage of it and gave it to the authorities. This particular scoundrel seems to cover up his ill gotten goods behind a KITE when he commits his crimes so I imagine he was pretty easy to catch. The moral of the the story? If you see anyone carrying a kite, BE CAREFUL. Keep any valuables close to you and consider simply running in the opposite direction. Here's a clip from the theft:

Rate the Game

If you want to be our ally in real life, the best way you can help a tiny publisher like us is to rate the game on Amazon or Board Game Geek to help raise awareness for it. If you took a minute to do that, we'd really appreciate it.


Thanks again everyone!

-Clayton and Brian

All Rewards Shipped
almost 2 years ago – Wed, May 11, 2022 at 10:45:43 AM

Greetings heroes! Rewards are now arriving in all parts of the world!


Tracking Numbers

All tracking numbers sent out through BackerKit unless you've asked us to hold your order. If you don't see the tracking number in your email, you can find it by logging into BackerKit with your Kickstarter email address. Or you can send us a Kickstarter message or email [email protected] and we will send it to you.


Storage Configurations

The Big Box is designed to be flexible no matter whether you added on everything, added on nothing, somewhere in between, and whether or not you have items from the previous campaign so there's no right way to use it or store it. Everything should fit nicely no matter what. Here's a 30 second video of how we recommend you do it:

There is a BGG post here with some examples of how others did it. As someone suggested, if you use both expansions in every game, you may wish to ignore the guidance to separate out the expansions into their own boxes and just keep all the scoundrels, villains, and equipment together for faster setup times. But if you often introduce new players to the game and you don't want to overwhelm them with the expansions, you may want to separate them. 

Here are some guidelines we posted on the main comment thread of the campaign:

  • The Base Game tuckbox should have any cards and components you use in every game, no matter whether you include expansions.
  • The expansion tuckboxes have all cards and components for that expansion.
  • The promo box you can use for your promo Equipment and Allies if you don't use them in every game.
  • Each tuckbox says what goes in it on the back of it.
  • The metal dice boxes (if you got them) and tuckboxes and dice cup are all the same width and height so they should fit in either box well of the Big Box.
  • If you got metal dice and you store it on its spine, you probably just want the metal dice near that spine so it's not top-heavy.
  • There is no need to keep the original game or expansion boxes once you put everything in the Big Box.

Questions?

Let us know if you have any questions through campaign comments, Kickstarter messages, or by emailing [email protected]. We'll continue responding within 24 hours.


Now, stand with your allies and protect THE PEOPLE!

-Clayton and Brian

Shipments Commencing and Zorro on Tabletopia
almost 2 years ago – Mon, Apr 25, 2022 at 09:57:40 AM

It's almost time for you to prove yourself, heroes, because it's local shipping time! 

As noted in the main comments thread, our test orders revealed a few issues with process and packaging we had to work through so we appreciate your patience. We want to make sure the fulfillment part goes smoothly for you and your rewards arrive safe and sound. We're moving ahead with fulfillment now! Review your region's section below for more info. 

Andreas (who created the Tabletop Simulator versions of The Zorro™ Dice Game) was in the Test Shipment phase so he shared some pictures of his unboxing on our Discord server so I'll distribute a few of them throughout this update.

Standard Ally Dice vs. Metal Ally Dice

Canada

We haven't received word that your items have reached the Canadian fulfillment center but they should arrive any day now. Our estimate is that shipments will start going out the week of May 2nd with arrival starting the week of May 9th but that could swing a little bit one way or another.

  •  May 5th - May 31st: Expected Canadian delivery window.
  •  June 1st: You should have your reward by this date. Let us know if you don't and we will investigate. 

United States

The US fulfillment center is working through orders with Agents going out first. It might take them a couple weeks before they're able to ship everything. Once they ship them, we need to check their system, download the tracking numbers, parse them, and send them out through BackerKit so if there are any delays, it's possible you will get your reward before you get the tracking number, especially if you live close to New Jersey. Sorry in advance if that happens to you.

Important dates:

  •  April 28th - May 24th: Expected US delivery window.
  •  May 9th: You should have your tracking number by this date. Let us know if you don't and we will investigate.
  •  May 25th: If you don't have your reward by this date. Let us know if you don't and we will investigate.

EU

Just a reminder that those in the EU will have to pay VAT when you receive your reward. You can read this update if you want more detail. You all received free shipping, plus the lower cost also reduces the VAT, so that should more than cover the amount. Of course we know it doesn't help with the inconvenience it causes for some of you who might have to go through hassle to receive it. For that, we are sorry and will work to make it smoother in the future.

The US fulfillment center is working to pack and ship your orders now with Pull the Pin Agents going out first.

Important dates:

  •  May 2nd - May 31: Expected EU delivery window.
  •  May 9th: You should have your tracking number by this date. Let us know if you don't and we will investigate.
  •  June 1st: You should have your reward by this date. Let us know if you don't and we will investigate. 

UK 

You paid VAT in BackerKit so you will not have to pay anything when you receive it. The US fulfillment center is working to pack and ship your orders now with Pull the Pin Agents going out first. 

Important dates:

  •  May 2nd - May 31: Expected UK delivery window.
  •  May 9th: You should have your tracking number by this date. Let us know if you don't and we will investigate.
  •  June 1st: You should have your reward by this date. Let us know if you don't and we will investigate. 

Everyone Else

It is possible you will have to pay taxes when you receive your reward based on your government's requirements. The US fulfillment center is working to pack and ship your orders now with Pull the Pin Agents going out first. 

Important dates:

  •  May 2nd - June 30: Expected delivery window for everyone else.
  •  May 9th: You should have your tracking number by this date. Let us know if you don't and we will investigate.
  •  July 1st: You should have your reward by this date. Let us know if you don't and we will investigate. 

Tabletopia

You can now find The Zorro™ Dice Game with BOTH expansions on Tabletopia!


All the Things (plus there are a few more in the Big Box)
More Shiny Metal Dice

As always, please send us a Kickstarter message or email [email protected] if you have any questions and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. 

-Brian and Clayton

Address Locking, Schedule Updates, and a Z Warning
almost 2 years ago – Sun, Apr 03, 2022 at 07:58:55 AM

Hello Heroes!

The ocean freight shipping portion is finally complete! This took double the amount of time it usually takes. But now it's time to move into the phase where we start shipping to your doors. Check the headlines below for those that apply to you.

Addresses Locking

We have emailed you a final notice to update your mailing address before we begin shipping so you will have 48 hours from now to do so by logging into the BackerKit using your Kickstarter email address and updating your mailing address in the survey.


Pull the Pin Agents

For those of you who are in the Pull the Pin Agents program, you will be in the first wave of shipments in your region, and for those who are not, you can still join here to get that perk for this campaign.


Moving in April or May?

If you are moving in April or May, we request that you send us a Kickstarter message or email [email protected] so we can give you some extra attention and make sure you receive it at your current address or if we should hold it until you are settled at your future address.


Final Credit Card Charging Attempt

We're going to attempt to charge credit cards one more time for any remaining balances that could not be charged previously so we can still ship out to you on time. After today, you'll have to reach out to use directly to complete the payment and receive your reward.


Warning: The "Z" Symbol (especially in Germany)

It has come to our attention that the "Z" symbol has been used to represent Russian forces as their invasion of Ukraine continues. The Z symbols on the box you will be receiving, in the game, and on the facemask are intended only to represent Zorro. However, we are sensitive to the reality that this letter as a symbol currently means something else to many people. In fact, in Germany, it may be illegal to display the symbol. Please be careful. We recommend that you do NOT wear the facemask in public right now.


Schedule

Now: 

  • The fulfillment center is receiving all the games. 
  • We are locking mailing addresses. 

First Week of April: 

  • Freight shipping to Canadian fulfillment center.
  • Preparing addresses for fulfillment. 
  • Working on packaging requirements to make sure you get your reward in perfect condition. 
  • Sending test shipments.

Second Week of April: First wave of shipments to you begin, starting with our Pull the Pin Agents. 

Third Week of April: 

  • The first wave of backers should begin receiving their rewards. 
  • All remaining shipments will be shipped out.

May: Reward receiving will continue. In general, the further you are away from the US, the longer it will take to get to you, but we don't expect any major delays for any regions.


We'll continue doing mini updates in the main comment thread so check there for the latest info!


Tracking Numbers

You will be receiving tracking numbers to track progress on its way to you. Also, as is the custom, please share when you receive your item and your state/country so others can get an idea of when they can expect to receive theirs.


This Beautiful Game is Almost Here!

-Clayton and Brian

Credit Cards Charged and Other Updates
about 2 years ago – Sun, Feb 13, 2022 at 04:18:29 PM

(dramatic swinging entrance)

Heroes! We have come bearing the latest news! The horses are still transporting most of our allies to us, but meanwhile, we're getting the only ones not in transit (our only production copy) some training:

Victoria Escalante fights alongside the red player!

That dice tray really came in handy for passing the dice around when playing 6-players around a small table!

Credit Cards Charging

Credit cards were charged for items in BackerKit on February 11th. If there was any trouble with it, you were emailed steps to resolve the issue. For any that were not resolved and still could not be processed, we'll try to charge them one more time on February 25th. If it still doesn't go through, you can contact us through a Kickstarter message or [email protected] and we'll figure out a way to still get you this game.


Address Locking

There are still significant delays in getting cargo unloaded off ocean freight vessels at port so we're going to wait a little bit longer before we lock down mailing addresses. Instead of doing that February 18th like we said in the last update, we'll wait until they have been unloaded in March. We're currently estimating you'll have your reward in your hands some time between April 1st - May 31st. We should be able to narrow that down even more in the next update.

Schedule

Our schedule is still pretty much unchanged:

  •  November: Pre-Production Proofing (COMPLETE)
  •  December: Manufacturing Begins (COMPLETE) 
  •  January: Manufacturing Completes and Freight Shipping Begins (COMPLETE) 
  •  February: Credit Cards are Charged (COMPLETE) 
  •  March: Fulfilment Centers Receive Games and Addresses are Locked
  •  April: Local Shipping Begins and Learn-to-Play Events
  •  May: Everyone Has Their Games

Learn-to-Play Events

We'll be hosting some learn-to-play events soon where we will teach you the game online before you receive it so you don't have to do that on your own. You can already play on Tabletop Simulator (thanks to Andreas Gabel) and the Tabletopia version is almost ready to go too. If you plan to attend those, can you post in the comments which platform you prefer and which country you live in so we can better plan those events to fit your preferences and time zones?

Those scoundrels and villains are lurking in the shadows... but not for long!

-Clayton and Brian