Grow a bountiful forest in this beautiful standalone game of card drafting and set collection based in the Pacific Northwest!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Canopy: Evergreen Timeline and Production Plan
about 1 year ago
– Tue, Oct 17, 2023 at 11:31:29 AM
Hi Canopy Friends!
After a nice restful weekend away from the computer, we're excited to get this game rolling on through final development, pledge management, pre-production proofing, manufacturing, shipping and onto your tables!
Update Plan
Our plan is to update you at least once each month. We'll also update you more frequently when we have important news to share regarding pledge management or shipping. Once we get into the thick of manufacturing, it will likely be uneventful for a month or two, but we'll still post an update to keep you all informed of the game's progress.
Pledge Manager
Kickstarter requires a two-week period to gather the project's funds. Once these funds have been successfully disbursed, we will unlock the pledge manager for our backers. An update will be sent out to notify you of when the pledge manager becomes accessible. You can also expect an email directly from Backerkit, our pledge management partner, containing detailed instructions on how to access and manage your pledge.
In the Backerkit pledge manager, you will need to fill in your shipping information, pay for shipping and any taxes based on your country of residence. You will also be able to select add-ons or purchase additional copies of the game.
Project Timeline
Our estimated timeline for final development, manufacturing and fulfillment of Canopy: Evergreen is below. We will do our best to follow this timeline, and will update you with our progress.
November 2023: Final development and final graphic design and prepping files for printing.
December 2023: Game design locked, finalize rulebook, submit files to printer.
January 2024: Final Files approved by manufacturer.
February 2024: Manufacturer prints Pre-Production Copy (PPC) and ships to us for approval.
March 2024: PPC approved, production begins.
April 2024: Production continues.
May2024: Production finishes, games are ready to ship, games on boats
June 2024: Games on boats.
July 2024: Games arrive at fulfillment centers. Begin shipping to backers.
August 2024: Canopy: Evergreen arrives!
We are excited to get this game made and will keep you up-to-date along the way! We'll have another update in 2 weeks when the pledge manager opens. Until then, if you have any questions feel free to message us through Kickstarter or email us at info (at) weirdcitygames.com.
Thank you!
Tim and the Weird Citizens
A Mighty Forest!!!
about 1 year ago
– Fri, Oct 13, 2023 at 04:07:29 PM
Thank you!!!
WOW! Thank you all for making Canopy: Evergreen a reality! We are making this game. The idea has been germinating for quite a few years and we are so excited to bring it to life and onto your tables! Thank each and every one of the 2,322 of you for making this Kickstarter such a joyful, good spirited and interactive campaign. We really appreciated you helping us choose new wildlife to bring into the game and all of your suggestions during the campaign.
Thanks from these crazed game design!
What's Next?
We are going to take the weekend to catch up on some sleep, but we'll be back next week with our step by step plan to get Canopy: Evergreen produced and onto your tables. In about two weeks the pledge manager will open on Backerkit where you can finalize your pledge. (the pledge manager is different than the pre-order store which is open now for folks who missed out on the campaign). We'll send an email and post an update when the pledge manager is open so just hold tight until you hear from us.
A huge thank you from all of us here at Weird City Games for making this campaign so successful and for helping us create board games! We are truly honored by your support and trust and we can't wait to see forests growing on all of your gaming tables!
Tim and the Weird Citizens
King of the Forest
about 1 year ago
– Fri, Oct 13, 2023 at 10:32:00 AM
Hello Canopy Collaborator!
The excitement and energy of the final days of a Kickstarter are always so wonderful. We're thrilled that so many new folks are finding out about the campaign and we are so happy to be one step closer to making Canopy: Evergreen a reality.
Olympic Elk
Earlier this morning we cruised past our final stretch goal and can now announce the last Wildlife to join our forest will be the mighty Olympic Elk (also known as the Roosevelt Elk). These majestic herbivores are the literal movers and shakers of the rainforests, eating a vast amount of greenery and transforming the landscape.
In the game, the Olympic Elk will help you to find exactly what you need for your forest as it roots through the undergrowth, and rearranges what cards will go into each pile.
We've got a little over 5 hours left in the campaign so there is still time to share the campaign with folks who you think might be interested!
Thank you!
Tim and The Weird Citizens
Treetop Boogie
about 1 year ago
– Thu, Oct 12, 2023 at 10:21:56 AM
Hello Canopy Friend!
With a little over 1 day left in the campaign we are thrilled to have so many new friends join our campaign. We've got two final Stretch Goals to announce and are excited to see how high we will climb in these last hours of the campaign.
Tallest Tree Token Upgrades
At $110,000 we will be upgrading the Tallest Tree Award tokens. Based on playtester feedback we realized the Tallest Tree tokens were hard for other players to see from across the table. So we asked Vincent to create a special marker that could be placed high on the tree tops. He created these lovely osprey nest tokens that will slot in at the top of the trees so the tallest trees are easily seen by all players.
King of the Forest
Our final stretch goal will bring this mighty animal into our forest. Once we reach the funding goal we'll reveal more details about this wildlife and what effect it will have on the forest ecosystem.
Tree Details
We so excited about all the little details that Vincent added to the 3D tree tokens. Here is a quick peek at a few of them. It is going to be so fun to grow these trees with all these different elements!
We are so very thankful to all of you for joining us on campaign and helping bring Canopy: Evergreen to life. We love this game and cannot wait to get it made and shipped and onto all of your tables.
Tim and the Weird Citizens
To the Tree Tops
about 1 year ago
– Wed, Oct 11, 2023 at 10:55:52 AM
Hello Canopy Comrade!
With less than 3 days left in the campaign we are excited to be nearing $100,000 in funding. We are so thankful to the 1700+ backers for helping us make this game a reality. We’ve got a few more stretch goals we’ll be working towards as we enter the home stretch.
Bumble Bee Buzzes In
One of our favorite parts of making games is working with fantastic artists who bring the world of the game to life. Vincent Dutrait is one of the best in our opinion and whenever he shares new art for a game it is like receiving a magnificent present. Today we woke up to an email containing this lovely bumble bee illustration.
Unique Tree Elements and Tallest Tree Marker
At $100,000 in funding our forests will get a big makeover. Vincent Dutrait has added many unique details so that each tree you grow will be distinct. We love the many tiny details that show up in boardgames and were thrilled to add variety to the forests. We’ll show off these new tree elements once the goal is reached.
Shifting Seasons Round 2
Our next stretch goal at $105,000 will be 5 additional Shifting Season’s card. The additional Shifting Seasons will add even more variety to this advanced variant. When playing with the Shifting Seasons, you reveal one card at the start of each Season. The cards have an effect that changes the game for both players. Some Shifting Seasons change or add scoring conditions, others allow extra draws or food collection.
Solo Mode
Throughout the campaign we’ve been busy testing and refining the Solo mode and today we are happy to reveal the draft rulebook for The Fox Spirit Solo Mode for Canopy: Evergreen. In the solo mode, you will play against the Fox spirit who is tricky and has an eye out for threats. The Fox Spirit is a fully functional simulated opponent that will keep you on your toes throughout the game.
We are nearing the 48 hour mark for the campaign and are excited to see how large our forest will grow! Thank you for spreading the word and sharing the campaign with your friends who love boardgames.
