Aard_Rinn Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/funforge/tokaido-collectors-edition So, I've never encountered this game before, but it looks pretty neat. Lots of goodies - 66 minis once we hit 250K, fifty metal "coin" tokens, an art book, a musical track, and a bunch of other gubbins. The stretch goal inclusive set, upon reaching 250K, is going to have: 16 Unpainted 30mm Character Minis 16 Prepainted 30mm Character Minis 16 Character Tiles 16 Unpainted 30mm Character Alts 16 Prepainted 30mm Character Alts 16 Character Tile Alts 1 Unpainted 30mm "Eriku" Mini 1 Prepainted 30mm "Eriku" Mini 1 "Eriku" Tile 2 Game Boards 172 Cards (for both TOKAIDO and the Crossroads Expansion) 4 Limited Edition "Encounters" Cards 5 Plastic "Scoring Token" Minis 50 Metal Coins 1 Coin Bag 1 Wooden Die a 25-track Soundtrack of traditional music to play to and the Digital Art Book I'm going to hop in just based on the minis and the coins; the game is really just a bonus for me. And I love the soundtrack - they have a sample up, and it's great. I really like that they're adding both prepaints and unpainted figures, too; that way I'll have a complete set for the game as soon as I get it, and some others to paint at my leisure. All in all, if this does arrive in November, I'll probably not open it until Christmas so I can play it with my aunts and uncles. It seems like a good game for that sort of thing. Have any of you guys played it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artists Wren Posted February 28, 2014 Artists Share Posted February 28, 2014 I've played this game. Even in the original less fancy version it is a very pretty game. It's got elements of strategy, but it's not highly competitive or complex, it's more of an interesting experience in collecting. I think it is well-suited to play with people who are not big game players or who might like games but don't like really competitive ones. (Which is not to say it's all namby pamby, but the way you're 'mean' to people is by taking a space they might want, not by eliminating their forces or other direct competition type things.) I think it is also well suited as a game to play in more relaxed circumstances - at the end of a long game session, winding down after work with a spouse, stuff like that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artists Wren Posted February 28, 2014 Artists Share Posted February 28, 2014 Also of note for miniature fans is that there is a pledge level just for the main figures, which also includes the coins and soundtrack. However, it does not include stretch goals, so as the bonus figures unlock, I don't think they're added to this. The Samurai level includes all the stretch goals. Also they've clarified that Samurai pledges will receive one painted set of the figures and one unpainted, so one to play with, and one to paint as fancy as you'd like. (Note that a number of stretch goals have to unlock to get prepainted versions of all the figures, read through the campaign info for all the details.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ub3r_n3rd Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Looks interesting, but not my cup of tea as far as the figures go and I wouldn't play the game as I'm too busy with my figure painting and playing PF, I wish them luck though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Mercury Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I think it is well-suited to play with people who are not big game players or who might like games but don't like really competitive ones. I've seen Tokaido on "Watch It Played" (YouTube channel), and that's kind of the read I got from it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ced1106 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) So that's 70 mini's -- 32 prepainted -- for $115 at the $250K level? That's pretty darn good. Shipping fees are look good for some internationals. Ooo... metal coins! :D EDIT: Anyone supporters here on Dakka Dakka or HeroScapers.com? DD might be interested in the mini's, and HS would be interested in the prepaints. Edited March 1, 2014 by ced1106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomadZeke Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I clicked remind me for this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teskal Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Also of note for miniature fans is that there is a pledge level just for the main figures, which also includes the coins and soundtrack. However, it does not include stretch goals, so as the bonus figures unlock, I don't think they're added to this. The Samurai level includes all the stretch goals. Also they've clarified that Samurai pledges will receive one painted set of the figures and one unpainted, so one to play with, and one to paint as fancy as you'd like. (Note that a number of stretch goals have to unlock to get prepainted versions of all the figures, read through the campaign info for all the details.) They explained in the FAQ there will be an option to add the other minis later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artists Wren Posted March 1, 2014 Artists Share Posted March 1, 2014 Excellent! Though we will likely spring for the Samurai, as hubby wants the rest of the game. ;-> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay13 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Hmmm this is on remind.. I do need to think it through (with $60 shipping) but it does look really cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumbloke Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I'm with you, kay13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ced1106 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Looks like Samurai backers are now getting the choice of *either* painted or unpainted minis, instead of getting them all: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/funforge/tokaido-collectors-edition/posts Oh well -- Dwarven Forge is starting *soon*. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumbloke Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I have a friend who's asked about group orders to cut down on shipping costs. If they're okay with it, I'll join that order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artists Wren Posted March 9, 2014 Artists Share Posted March 9, 2014 I had just learned that they revised their decision to the either painted or unpainted for Samurai and not both, and thought I had better come on to retract my previous statement so as not to lead anyone astray, but I see that ced1106 already broke the bad news. I'm pretty bummed about this, and I imagine it was a draw for more than just a few people. Not sure why other people had to complain about it, when they could easily have sold the extras to people with the basic version of the game or miniature fans. Once they have the moulds, the cost for the plastic is pretty minimal. I'm hoping they will consider an option to add-on for an unpainted set, but I have to admit it makes the cost of Samurai harder to justify for me personally. I don't think we'll pull our pledge, I will just feel more guilty about the extravagance. :-< 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Inner Geek Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) It does look pretty. If I have a chance to watch some gameplay video, I might be tempted... I sort of hope I don't have any time to watch some gameplay video as I'm all filled up on temptation. EDIT: After looking at this more, I may shift my KS money from Quest for Arcadia over to this game. The game looks like it might be a bit more solid. And, if another game comes along before this one ends, I can shift the money there and if I keep doing that I can make this one ~$100 chunk of cash last all year! Edited March 10, 2014 by The Inner Geek 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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