Steal the most valuable items from the Museum, foil your opponents’ attempts to do the same and escape without getting caught!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Production Proof
over 7 years ago
– Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 11:42:54 PM
Greetings fellow thieves!
We have proof
The production proof is here! We received the package Friday afternoon, and WOW! We’re so excited. The box (omg you guys, this box) is perfection, and we are in love with the overall quality of the spot gloss on black matte. Just amazing. Holding everything in our hands is a literal dream come true. From the texture on the cards to the holofoil application, this game is amazing. And real. When we opened it up for the first time Jacob cried a little.
(Jake did too, but he wrote the previous sentence, so. (Looks like we have an edit elf, Jacob. Yeah, I did cry. From awesomeness.))
Its just so... perfect.
Look at this stuff. Isn't it neat!?
Holofoil in ACTION
The Video
AdMagic had previously opened and went through everything so they could check it from their end. In communication with them, we sort of knew what to expect. But honestly it was so much better in person. We hope you check it all out here, and we hope you are as hyped as we are.
Please leave us some feedback on the look of everything!
Sparr Notes
Of course, after reviewing everything, we had just a couple questions and there were a few production notes that had to be corrected before it went into mass printing. We have already sent out our notes, and these should all be fulfillable requests.
MASTER THIEF
– Rule sheet to be printed on a lighter weight paper.
PLAYER MATS
– Mats to be coated with a matte linen texture (to match the cards).
– Mats will remain double-sided. The back will have a contents refresher (from the rule sheet).
– Mats will have rounded edges.
Estimates
So down to brass tacks. We know you’re waiting to hear when this game will be shipped. So, as we understand it currently, our estimated time is 55-100 days. THIS IS AN ESTIMATION. We had estimated that we would receive the box on Tuesday. It was an estimation, and didn't open 'er up until Saturday morning. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter. Until then, we are absolutely thrilled with this proof and we hope you love the look of it!
As always,
Happy Heisting!
Jacob & Jake
Press Proof Update & Poster Design
over 7 years ago
– Thu, Aug 18, 2016 at 12:27:51 AM
Greetings fellow thieves!
We received some good news this morning, and wanted to fill you in. We also have been working on the branded swag items, some of which were included in the Black Market pledge level. So let's get to it!
Press Proof
So, we got an e-mail earlier from AdMagic, informing us that the press proofs are leaving the plant today, and will be in the States by Monday (assuming the shipping estimate is correct) AdMagic will be overnighting these to us, and we are expecting to have them by Tuesday-Wednesday!
Until then, this is where you'll find us.
There will be a total of 4 individual products for us to review production of: - Master Thief (the core game) - The Cursed Expansion - The Kickstarter Exclusive - The Playing Mats.
As we have stated before, we plan to make a video with our review of the production, check for mistakes and make sure everything is up to snuff. This way, you can see what we see when it comes in.
So expect that by Thursday! (Provided the shipping goes accordingly.)
Poster Design
The Black Market pledge level included some MT swag. One item in particular was a limited edition silkscreened poster. We just perfected the design, and wanted to share it with you, as we are really excited about it.
This is a just a mockup... obviously.
In Master Thief, you're stealing from "the Museum", and this is it! With these schematics, you can plot out your heist and make the perfect getaway.
Though it is a fictional creation, we took some inspiration from the architecture of our local museum, the Toledo Museum of Art. Pretty much everything in this poster is very intentional. And if you take a look at it from a different angle... You may find something in the seemingly arbitrary structure of the Museum...
There will be a limited run of 50 prints for sale online, once Master Thief has been shipped out.
Until next week...
We'll be eagerly awaiting our delivery, and we'll see you next week with a new update, and all the items to show.
Happy Heisting!
Jacob & Jake
Digital Proof Aprroved
over 7 years ago
– Tue, Jul 26, 2016 at 05:31:30 PM
Hello Fellow Thieves
Admagic, the gems that they are, have been working diligently with us on digital proofs for the last few weeks. We are very excited to announce that we have approved the digital proofs. It has taken us a few tries to learn the language and make the cuts and folds perfect. Those days are behind us; now we get to look forward to something really cool: factory proofs!!
The Next Step
We will upload a video in an update when we receive them, featuring the proof they sent us. For a timeline of that, we've been told our press proof should arrive within the next two weeks. Remember this is an estimation. You will know with complete transparency if there are still any kinks to be worked out. Honestly, we expect it to be perfect, but we have been naïve before.
Best Guesses
After the factory proofs are approved, we will be given a very viable ETA. Until then, at the behest of our supporters, we can give you the best estimation possible. We believe, and have been quoted that the game should arrive somewhere between the second Monday of September and the first few weeks October. Please understand this is only if everything goes according to plan. We are very optimistic currently. We believe all the kinks have been ironed out and we are excited to take the next step.
Thank you again for your patience and kindness.
Jacob & Jake
Postscript
In the meantime, Master Thief is still available for pre-order, and we would greatly appreciate anyone sharing the link with your friends!
We also want to hear back from anyone who has put the print & play to use! Please send us a message on Facebook or Twitter and let us know what you think!
Museum Integration
almost 8 years ago
– Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 11:04:43 PM
Fellow Thieves!
How cool will it be to see a copy of Master Thief in your local museum gift shop? We are stoked. Things for future of the game are looking awesome right now!
We Love Museums
We just had a great meeting with a representative with a local art museum, to pick their brain, and get their thoughts on how Master Thief can be made useful to museums, and how the two can go together hand in hand.
This meeting proved to be extremely insightful. It has refocused our efforts and changed the way we think about our museum integration. We will be continuing to explore this further, but we do know this for sure:
Master Thief appeals to gamers, designers, and art-enthusiasts alike. Our initial run will be available online, and in time you can expect to see the game adorn the shelves of various museum gift shops. This is our target retail space, as it is unique, and the perfect place for casual gamers to discover the game for the first time.
But.. Museum's Hate Thieves... Right?
We have more work to do before we get to museum specific expansions and decks. We are working to find alternative ways to integrate that serve all parties involved.
The game is doing well, and is garnering interest, but at its core it is still about thievery. And as much as we want it to be about Museums, and art, and learning, we’ve got to be honest. You are picking up the game because, heists. And, simply, heists are dope. They have been romanticized in our collective hearts by the likes of Robin Hood and Danny Ocean. Real excitement, more George Clooney, less Mark Wahlberg.
Rest assured, no inspiration was drawn from "The Italian Job"
So why shy away from that? Well, we were initially afraid Museums wouldn’t want to sell a thief game in their stores and Master Thief is THE MASTER THIEF game. However, our meeting has allowed us to pivot back our true interests while restoring our pride in this theme.
Production Update
We have been invoiced for our order from AdMagic! We are so excited, and so heavily intimidated, if only because neither of us could have dreamed we would be able to afford this when we initially started making Master Thief. To see this happening is a dream come true. The order will be paid in full, and the proof will be sent to us. we intend this to be out next update.
In the meantime, Master Thief is still available for pre-order, and we would greatly appreciate anyone sharing the link with your friends!
We also want to hear back from anyone who has put the print & play to use! Please send us a message on Facebook or Twitter and let us know what you think!
The Heist Is Upon Us!
about 8 years ago
– Fri, Apr 08, 2016 at 10:52:02 PM
Hello Thieves!
We met a new milestone for our project, reflecting all our hard work and your patience with the revisions and quality assurance. And finally we are proud to announce Master Thief is in production.
What We’ve Been Doing in The Interim
We have been hosting bi-weekly rule testings at local venues to ensure our game is up to snuff. It has exceeded all expectations. We are extremely excited that our game performs so well with little or no oral explanation necessary. It is a necessary part of crowd funded games and while we will have rule explanations on our website we wanted to be sure the game could be played without us.
If you are near the Toledo, OH area, and would like to join us at one of these events, make sure to Like us on Facebook, and keep an eye out for these rule testing events!
The last quote we have received is that Master Thief will reach backers in 55-105 days from final approval. (Which should be happening very shortly) There are wheels within wheels all working toward ensuring quality which is why there is such a disparate range in dates. But! because the timeline has been extended multiple times and has taken longer than we ever anticipated we are releasing a print-and-play version in an update coming in the next few weeks. We know waiting for a product to be delivered is always frustrating. We know when you play it, you’ll think Master Thief is worth the wait, too.
A Gift to All Backers!
Funding of Master Thief exceeded anything we could have hoped for and we are using some of the additional funds raised to give back to those who supported us on Kickstarter not only is this a thank you for backing us and your patience with our ever-changing rollercoaster of a timeline.
Now, every backer will be receiving a pack 6 Playing Mats. This acts as an enhancement to the core game of Master Thief, and also helps to organize the cards in front of each player. They will be printed in the same manor as the cards themselves. The mats will carry on the minimal black and white style, allowing the artwork and artifacts you have stolen to shine throughout gameplay.
6 total (one for each player)
In use
Once Kickstarter fulfillment has been completed, these will also be available for purchase as an add-on within our online store. And speaking of fulfillment...
Fulfillment!
This is arguably the most exciting part of this announcement. For us anyway. We are utilizing a brand new fulfillment service that we could not be happier with. We were lucky enough to get connected with the awesome folks over at Cards Against Humanity, and are working together to fulfill Master Thief orders for our Kickstarter and beyond.
Our ideals line up, in that we also think the future is going to favor independent creators. It’s part of why we are so in love with Kickstarter! With their expansive shipping and warehousing capabilities, we are on track to make Master Thief readily available.
NEXT
Our next update will consist of the final packaging art for the core game and all the expansions, as well as a progress report and any fun activities we will be hosting in the meantime. Stay tuned, and as always...
