Super Snipers is a 1 or 2-player dueling sniper game featuring a familiar Tetris mechanic used in a novel and exciting way! Fully funded on Kickstarter and delivering in 2023.
Pre-order Super Snipers today to get exclusive discounts and offers, and get your game when the Kickstarter delivers!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Freight Delays and updated timelines
20 days ago
– Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 11:38:54 AM
A couple of things happened since the last update: 1) The March 31st estimate for Manufacturing to wrap up had to be pushed to April 7th because the moisture content in the Scope Boards was too high and they needed to be dried out before packaging to avoid potential warping or molding.
2) Games have been moved to port to pick up, but our ocean freight dates shifted a bit...
They are scheduled to be loaded for the UK and Rest of the World tomorrow, and for the US on 4/20 (smoke 'em if you got 'em!). Spiral Galaxy in the UK should have the games by 5/22 and start fulfillment shortly after that. Bridge Fulfillment in the US should be getting the games by 5/26-5/29 and start fulfillment very shortly thereafter. Looks like many of you will be getting the game before I do! My Manufacturing sample will suffice in the meantime.
As always I appreciate your patience and support. There are still potential delays ahead, but let's keep our fingers crossed. In the meantime, enjoy some pics and a video of the game being manufactured by Gameland!
I'll update again in May or sooner if there's big news to share.
-Galen-
Digital Rewards completed, updated how-to-play video, updates on the Pledge Manager and more...
about 2 months ago
– Tue, Mar 19, 2024 at 11:42:53 AM
It's March! Freight is booked and Super Snipers will be on the boat March 31st! I've got a few other updates to share.
Digital Rewards Delivered:
If you backed at a level that included the Digital Art Pack and/or the Make-Your-Own-Map-Pack, you should have received emails with links to your files. I sent these both through Kickstarter and through email using the Pledge Manager data. Please let me know if you have any issues with getting these.
I made a short video showing off the Make-Your-Own-Map-Pack. I know I'll be making some custom maps and game modes. How about you?
Updated How-to-Play Video:
There were a number of high quality how-to-play videos made as part of the preview campaign. Of course, they used the prototypes and some of the terminology, components, and ruleset have changed since those videos. I created a new how-to-play video to make sure you've got the most up to date information at your fingertips when it is finally time to get this game to the table! The video is also on my YouTube Channel and at my website.
Translations:
I have added the completed French translation of the rulebook and all cards to the Dropbox Folder containing the final rules. Unfortuantely, I have not heard from my Spanish Translator in a very long time and it is not looking likely that the translation will get done. I will keep you updated.
Pledge Manager, Locking Addresses, Etc.
After some research and consultation, I've arrived at the conclusion that there is not much benefit in locking down addresses until the games arrive at port. That said, please double check that your address is correct and that there are no issues with your payment. Here's how the timeline currently looks:
Pre-Orders Close: March 31st. Lock Addresses: Approximately April 29th
Freight:
After getting several quotes, I decided to work with Atron Global for freight. Communication has been fantastic and Super Snipers is booked to get on the boat on March 31st. Games are heading to two destinations: In the USA, Bridge will be handling USA and Canadian fulfillment. In the UK, Spiral Galaxy will be taking care of the rest of the world. At this point, games should be delivering in May.
What's left to do?
I've got a few things left to wrap up.
Alternate Rulesets:
As promised, I have created additional game modes that aren't included in the standard rulebook. I should have them wrapped up and ready for release next month. The additional modes are...
Team Mode: If you and a friend both have a copy of Super Snipers (or you have two!) you can play an intense 2v2 mode. This mode has been really challenging to nail down, but man was it worth it! My loyal playtesters put in a lot of work with me to make sure that this mode delivers and I can't wait to share it. Ruleset is complete, I just need to make a pretty-enough rulebook with visual examples. Anyone have a better name for the mode?
Blitz Mode: One critique that would occasionally come up (including from Alex at Boardgameco) is that folks would find the zero-sum nature of Super Snipers frustrating. You put all the work into your puzzle and you either kill or get killed and start over again next round. Blitz Mode offers a variant where you get to continue your puzzle after getting shot. Because players only reset after making a Kill, the game moves faster. Still playtesting the latest ruleset for this one. I have a version that works perfectly well, but some of the things I came up with for Team Mode seem to enhance this mode and I just need to iron out any remaining bugs that might be there.
Draft Modes: I have two versions of this one:
1) Players take turns drafting 3 Super Snipers at the start of the game and get to bring in a new one whenever one is shot.
2) Players take turns drafting Basic and Adrenaline powers and then shuffle and pair them up randomly.
I will be testing these some more but will say now to expect and accept that there will be broken combos and just have fun with it!
Website:
I've started a Sniper Powers FAQ on the website. I should be wrapping this up and sharing by next month, but feel free to see how it looks so far.
I've also got plenty of updating of images to do.
(2nd) Launch:
If I want this game to have a future beyond the Kickstarter (and I do!) I've got some work to do in terms of setting up reviews, getting into retailers, distributors, and online sales channels, and building up this community. I'm making solid progress and will have a booth presence at GenCon and Pax Unplugged this year. But I could use everyone's help spreading the good news when the time comes!
That's it for now. As always, thank you so much!!
Galen
February Update (Short)
2 months ago
– Wed, Feb 28, 2024 at 11:34:39 AM
Manufacturing and fulfillment Updates:
Not a ton of news, but I want to make sure I'm updating every month. Chinese New Year celebrations have wrapped up (for Gameland, at least) and manufacturing for Super Snipers is underway! I've got confirmation that the Mass Production Sample of Super Snipers will be finished by 3/11 and getting to me by 3/18. Super Snipers will be ready to be loaded on a boat before the last day of March!
I've been busy getting freight quotes and should have that all arranged in the next two weeks with plenty of time to spare.
Can't wait to share pics, videos and updates on the manufacturing. Next month, look forward to that and pictures of the Mass Production Sample!
Pledge Manager:
I'll plan on locking in final addresses in Backerkit around the same time manufacturing wraps up. You will get a notice. At this point, I don't have an exact date for closing the Pledge Manager. That said, please check to make sure everything is all set and your current address is correct!
I appreciate your support.
Galen
Super Snipers in action, fulfillment timeline updates, 2024 Convention Plans
3 months ago
– Wed, Jan 31, 2024 at 12:00:34 PM
Super Snipers in Action!
I've been having a lot of fun with the pre-production game I got from Gameland last month! Here are a few pics to get you excited!
What you see is - more or less - what you will be getting! I am using the upgraded acrylic polyominoes in the pics (as they are amazing!). Everything about the product looks, feels, and works amazingly, and adds polish to the experience. I'm confident you are getting a premium product for your money and can't wait to get them in your hands. On that note...
Manufacturing and Fulfillment Updates:
The timelines from the last update need to be pushed forward approximately 3 weeks (with some caveats, keep reading). There were some changes that needed to be made based on the pre-production samples and that, along with how busy everything is leading up to the break, pushed everything forward a bit (or is it back? I'm always confused by that terminology). Everything has been approved on my end, and manufacturing will be moving forward immediately starting in March (when the factories start up again). A final production sample should be sent out 3/11 and all games on boats by the end of March.
I had a meeting yesterday with Jonathan of Spiral Galaxy about next steps and timelines based on the above. Spiral Galaxy will be taking care of all deliveries outside of the US and Canada. Jonathan discussed the current situation in the Red Sea impacting freight and adding about 10 days to the routes. Ideally (hopefully, for more important reasons than delivering my game) the situation clears up, but there is a possibility this impacts my timeline.
Given that, he's estimating that those orders would be arriving mid to late May and shipping out within a week of that.
Besides those details, he provided me with contacts for freight, which I will be following up with in early March when I'm within 3 weeks of needing to book freight.
I haven't had an update from my US fulfillment partner yet, but would estimate - based on the above information- that US orders would be arriving via freight around the end of April/ start of May.
2024 Convention Season
Galen's Games will have a booth and be running events at:
I've already reserved event times for both Super Snipers teaches and a Super Snipers tournament for GenCon! I'll do the same as we get closer to the other two. I look forward to meeting some of you there!
That's all for January. As always, thank you so much for your support and patience. Reach out if you have any questions.
Pre-Production Unboxing!
4 months ago
– Tue, Jan 02, 2024 at 01:39:02 PM
Could not have been happier than to see this show up on my doorstep today! Made a quick unboxing video. Let me know your thoughts and any questions you have!
