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End of the Trail - Find fortune in the California Gold Rush

Created by Brent Dickman (Elf Creek Games)

End of the Trail is a game for 2 to 4 prospectors searching for gold during the California Gold Rush.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Ocean Freight and Origins!!!
almost 6 years ago – Tue, May 01, 2018 at 04:49:08 PM

Backers,  

First, we did want to let you all know that the ocean freighters with the copies of End of the Trail have left port and will hopefully be arriving in their destinations in late May!!! At that time, we will let you know when the fulfillment process begins with our fulfillment partners!!! 

Second, will you be at the Origins Game Fair? We will have a booth where you could pick up your copy of End of the Trail. If you would like to, please message us. 

Lastly, here is where Elf Creek Games will be with End of the Trail for the rest of the summer.
1. May 17-20: Brent will be at Geekway to the West in St. Louis, MO
2. June 14-17: We will be at Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH. This will also be convention release for End of the Trail
3. July 4-7: Mike will be at Dice Tower Con in Orlando, FL
4. August 2-5: We will be at Gen Con running events for End of the Trail and showing off other upcoming games.  

Until next time, Happy Gaming! 

Mike and the Elf Creek Games team 

Updating Addresses
almost 6 years ago – Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 01:04:11 PM

Backers,

First, let me apologize for the confusion on updating/changing addresses through the notice that was sent out yesterday.  In the process of sending the notice, I accidentally locked the addresses so they could not be updated.  I ask for your forgiveness in this situation as it was not my intent to do this.  

Working with Backerkit, we have unlocked all of the addresses so you are now able to update your address through the email that was sent yesterday.  

Once again, I am sorry for the inconvenience that this has caused you all and we are looking forward to getting End of the Trail to each and every one of you.

Happy Gaming,
Mike(and the rest of Elf Creek Games)

Locking backer surveys and starting to ship...
almost 6 years ago – Tue, Apr 10, 2018 at 09:48:31 PM

Backers,  


I just wanted to give you a quick update about where we are with End of the Trail. We also had an unboxing of our first mass production copy and below is the link.

https://www.facebook.com/elfcreekgames/videos/2032716126942333/UzpfSTEzMDUyNDAyNzYwMjY3NToxNzMxNzU5NjAwMDQxNDg/ 

We have already approved the copy and they will be getting packed up and shipped out soon. 

Locking Down Addresses We will be sending out a 48 hour notice for any address changes tonight and will be locking down addresses on Thursday. At that time, we will be sending our backer information to our 3 fulfillment companies so they can have everything they need before they receive the games. 

We will let everyone know once the games are on the ships and are leaving the port.

Where we will be…
 

In the next few weeks, we will be at the following convention 

April 28-29: Gaming Hoopla; Mundelein, IL 

We will be running events for End of the Trail and our upcoming release, Atlantis Rising, at Gaming Hoopla. If you are in the Chicago area, stop on by. 

Happy Gaming,
Mike(and the rest of Elf Creek Games) 

Production Update
about 6 years ago – Wed, Mar 21, 2018 at 03:14:54 PM

Good Morning Backers!

It’s Mike from Elf Creek Games and I’ll be discussing how production is coming along and where you can see End of the Trail in the future.

Mass Production

We are in the middle of mass production with Panda and are still in the timeline that we set up for fulfillment in June 2018. I am so excited for you, our backers, to get your copies and to see you all enjoying End of the Trail that I can’t think straight.

We will let you know when we move onto the next step.

Where Elf Creek will be…

Here are some of the locations where you will be able to play End of the Trail and our new project, Atlantis Rising, in the next few months.

  • Who’s Yer Con in Indianapolis, IN: Saturday March 31st 
  • Gaming Hoopla in Mundelein, IL: Saturday April 28th and Sunday April 29th 
  • Geekway to the West in St. Charles, MO: Thursday May 17th to Sunday May 20th 
  • Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH: Thursday June 14th to Sunday June 17th

We would love to see you there!

Updated Art

Before we sent the files to the factory for production, Peter updated the illustrations for two of the cards.  Take a look!  June can't get here soon enough!

Queen and Mules illustrations
Queen and Mules illustrations

Happy Gaming,

Mike, on behalf of Elf Creek Games

Backer Surveys closing!
about 6 years ago – Tue, Feb 27, 2018 at 05:53:10 PM

Howdy Partners,

It's Mike again and I just wanted to let you know that the backer surveys will be closing tomorrow, February 28th at Midnight.  

Please submit your backer survey while you still can and let me know if you are having any issues.

Happy Gaming,
Mike and Brent