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XYZ Game Labs
4 days ago
Dec 2024 - Project Update (Proofs Arrived)
Proofs have arrived! We have both our color proof sheets and the white box proofs for Magic Socks & All the Theme Packs in our hands. White Box Proofs are all the compone...
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October Update - Waiting on Physical Proofs
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4 months ago
Delay in Charging Cards
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Jordan Miller
4 months ago
Pre-Orders Locked, Backers Surveys Locking in 48 hours
Hi All, Today is the day, All Pre-orders have been locked and late pledges are closed. We are also locking backer orders today, however incomplete surveys will have another 4...
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Jordan Miller
4 months ago
Production Coming up, Orders Locking in *3 days*
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Jordan Miller
4 months ago
Waves and Shipping (Still Tracking Down Details)
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PROJECT UPDATE
XYZ Game Labs
CREATOR
3 days ago

Project Update: Dec 2024 - Project Update (Proofs Arrived)

Proofs have arrived!


We have both our color proof sheets and the white box proofs for Magic Socks & All the Theme Packs in our hands.

White Box Proofs are all the components & packaging of the game cut, folded, and assembled - but without any art.

Below are a few images of the White Box next to existing copies of ArchRavels.

You can see all the components laid out (the socks are already punched in the Sock Sack here) and HEY! It's our first look at the REAL Sock Sack :-) 





Color Proofs are uncut sheets showing how the art and content will be reproduced & where the cut lines will be.

Below are a few images of those sheets! We've got a copy of ArchRavels next to the back of the Magic Socks Expansion box. A close-up of my daughter's current favorite Theme Pack Project Card: Snuggle Scouts. The Multi-Theme Reference Chart from the Cryptids Theme Pack and my daughter supervising.





They have been reviewed by the team and there are two main concerns that must be addressed.

1: Theme Pack Boxes: Sometimes your pre-planning isn’t 100% accurate. In this case that turned out to be on the boxes for the Theme Packs. Once all the components were made and the boxes were tested there was a change needed to the dimensions. This shift is large enough that the artwork for each of theme needs to be resized and reworked. That is in progress now...

2: Project Cards: The Project Cards are printing darker than the original game and the color is slightly off. It’s enough that these cards won't mix well with your existing ArchRavels Project Cards so that is being addressed with Whatz.

Once these two items are handled this is off to mass production. 






New Delivery Date

We’re now aiming for a Spring 2025 release. We don't like the delay either and we appreciate your patience… 

What to Expect Spring 2025
Spring 2025 delivery will include the ArchRavels: Magic Socks Expansion, Theme Packs, and all of the Deluxe Add-Ons such as the wooden yarn bowls, realistic yarn tokens, and playmats. 

Fun little update on those playmats! We’ve gotten our production sample of the newest ArchRavels Yarn Bazaar Playmat and this edition will now have edge stitching! 🤩


In future updates, we’ll share the new 2-Pack Wooden Bowls and 3D Yarn Tokens as they start to arrive as well.

What about Rivals & Award Season?
As you might expect, with the delay mentioned above we're pushing these back. However, instead of having to worry about two different waves of shipments or how much you’ll pay for shipping on what wave or what’s going to happen if you ordered both, etc, etc, etc….. We’re making this really easy.

Rivals & Award Season will deliver sometime in 2025 and will ship for free for all existing orders when it does. No matter how you ordered Rivals and/or Award Season, when it ships, we'll reach out to confirm addresses first and then ship it to ya for free.


We truly appreciate your continued support, and we're excited to share and ship ArchRavels: Magic Socks to the World! 




In Other news: 

We were at PAX Unplugged!


We were at PAX Unplugged and it was great to see everyone’s faces! We had several crafters stop by the booth to show us their WIPs. Several folks showing off their various ArchRavels enamel pins. AND We  found a real life cunning hat! 

We saw some really cool cosplay at the PAX Unplugged including Mrs. Claus, Professor Plum with the Wrench, and Mrs. Peacock with the Rope.

We truly can’t thank you enough for your continued support. We wish you and your family a warm and happy holiday! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!




Happy Holidays & Stay Crafty, 

Team XYZ 
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PROJECT UPDATE
XYZ Game Labs
CREATOR
about 2 years ago

Project Update: THANK YOU!

From all of us here at XYZ Game Labs: Thank You!



ArchRavels is very special to us and the support that Magic Socks got, really showed us how much y'all love AR too!

We're super excited to bring these new expansions, theme packs, and deluxe components to your collection and your table.

THE CUDDLEDOME FINAL CONTINUES!

As of Noon CST today: Loch Ness Stuffy is winning by a 2:1 margin over Cuddlope with 265 votes cast. We're going to keep this open until next Monday - so if you haven't cast your vote yet: NOW IS THE TIME!



We've seen a few questions pop up regarding WHEN you'll be able to purchase the stuffy that wins and while we don't have an exact date yet we are planning to have this added to the Pledge Manager before we get to our fulfillment stage.


Speaking of the Pledge Manager!

We're in the process of getting this set up and expect to launch the Pledge Manager and open up access for Late Pledges later this month. We'll be posting here and on our social media accounts when that happens, so keep an eye out if you missed your chance.


Unlocked Special Request Packs

We succeed in hitting 1,000 backers to unlock the SPOOKY PACK and 1,200 backers to unlock the AQUATIC PACK. We'll have the final art for both coming in the next week or two. (ArchRavels Artist, Rochelle Steder is literally working on these RIGHT NOW!)

Both of these Special Request Packs will be included in every copy of ArchRavels: Magic Socks - so as long as that is part of your pledge: You'll be getting them!
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PROJECT UPDATE
XYZ Game Labs
CREATOR
about 2 years ago

Project Update: FINAL DAY just 12 HOURS LEFT! 500% FUNDED!



The last day is here! We've got just about 12 Hours Left - The Campaign Ends TONIGHT at 11:59pm!

Not only did we unlock the AQUATIC PACK over the weekend but we're 80% to unlocking the GNOME PACK!

Last week we showed you 3 of the 4 items in the SPOOKY PACK. Here is #4: The Spider!



Today we can give you a preview of the sketches for the AQUATIC PACK! We'll keep sharing new art as it comes in - even after the campaign is over :-)


CUDDLEDOME FINAL ROUND!


Today is not only the last day of the campaign - but the start of voting for the FINAL ROUND of CUDDLEDOME!

Results from the FINAL FOUR:
Loch Ness Stuffy beat Stegofluffus (218 to 77)
Cuddlope hopped past Otter (121 to 94)

FINAL ROUND MATCHUP: Loch Ness Stuffy vs Cuddlope (VOTE HERE or click the image below)








Thank you to all our backers, fans, and friends who have shared our campaign. We're super excited that this new suite of ArchRavels products are going to be a reality and can't wait to get these in your hands!

What Happens Next?

After the campaign closes it'll be a week or two before we get a late pledge option opened up - but we will be offering late pledges. 

Just a reminder that we are expecting to deliver this campaign in Q2 of 2023 and won't be charging shipping until about 30 days before fulfillment begins.

Happy Crafting!

-Team XYZ
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FINAL ROUND MATCHUP: Loch Ness Stuffy vs Cuddlope (VOTE HERE or click the image below)
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Hi There!

Team XYZ is here to answer any questions you might have during the campaign. Feel free to comment here or reach out to us via email at [email protected].

- Team XYZ
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