Philharmonix: Space Orchestra Management Board Game

Production and Timeline Update
23 days ago – Fri, Oct 11, 2024 at 09:37:37 AM

Greetings, Maestros!

We apologize for the delayed update, but we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes to bring Philharmonix closer to the finish line, and we have some exciting news to share.

Ensuring Highest Quality

To make sure we deliver the highest quality game possible, we’re in discussions with several manufacturers to find the perfect production partner. This means we are sending specifications and are waiting for some final feedback from them about the manufacturing. This discussion/feedback phase of the project should probably end by the end of October.

Final Files Almost Done!

We’re happy to report that we’re almost finished with all the game files and expect to order sample copies soon. Once we receive these samples, we’ll be able to fine-tune everything and move toward mass production!

Final Base Game Rulebook

We are very happy to report that the base game rulebook is complete and ready for your review! Check it out here. We have invested a lot of time to make it the best possible, but should you catch any mistakes, please let us know so we can fix them right away.

Essen Spiel

In addition, we were thrilled to see so many of you at Essen Spiel, where a lot of people tried the prototype and had an absolute blast! Your feedback has been invaluable, and we’re so happy you’re loving the game as much as we are. We can't wait to get this to the finish line!

We truly appreciate your patience and support throughout this journey, and we’ll keep you informed every step of the way as we move forward. Expect more updates soon as we reach new milestones!

Wishing you all a great weekend!
- Milan and the Archona Games team

🎉 Pledge Manager is Now Open 🎉
4 months ago – Wed, Jul 03, 2024 at 07:58:44 AM

Dear Philharmonix Backers,

We have some exciting news to share with you!

🎶 Pledge Manager is Now Open!

We're thrilled to announce that the pledge manager for Philharmonix is now officially open! By now, you should have already received an email from BackerKit with a link to the pledge manager, where you can confirm your pledges, select your add-ons, and finalize your shipping details. This is your opportunity to ensure that all your choices are accurately recorded and to make any necessary adjustments to your order.

If you don't see the email for the pledge manager in your inbox, please check your spam or junk folder, as it can sometimes end up there.

Here are a few tips on how the pledge manager works that provide you with some essential details you need to know:

• Creating a BackerKit account is not necessary to complete your survey. Simply click the survey link provided in the email to respond.
• Within the survey, you can confirm or upgrade your pledge, provide shipping information, and even purchase additional items if desired.
• It's worth noting that you can revisit your survey and modify your shipping address at any time before the survey closes and orders are locked in.
• If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can access your survey by clicking the survey link in the email or by requesting your survey link here.
• If you have used your Facebook credentials to log in to your Kickstarter account, please note that the BackerKit survey will be sent to the email address associated with your Facebook account.
• Very Important for Apple ID users: If you used an Apple ID to make the Kickstarter pledge, chances are you will not see the email from Backerkit. If you don't have the email, please write us at [email protected] and provide your regular email address so we can update you in the system.  
• As you know, we are an Australian registered company, and the pledge manager naturally is in Australian Dollars (AU$). So, when you're making your choices and finalizing your order, all prices will be shown in AU$. We apologize if this causes any confusion. 

Our other games and expansions are available at a discount!

As valued backers, we are pleased to extend exclusive pricing on most of our range of in-stock products. This means you have the opportunity to enjoy special prices on additional items beyond your initial pledge. We believe this is a great way to show our appreciation for your support and offer you even more value.

Feel free to explore our available in-stock products and take advantage of the special backer prices in the pledge manager.

Please be aware that some items in our inventory have limited quantities. 

Attention Retailers 

First of all, thank you for backing this campaign as a retailer and for your interest in stocking your stores with the Philharmonix products! If you are a retailer backer, we kindly ask you to reach out to us at [email protected]. You will receive a link to our special retailer portal webstore, where you can buy your desired items at what we believe is great pricing for retail stores. 

Pre-Production Schedule

We are happy to inform you that we are nearing the finish line on pre-production for Philharmonix as we confirm production assets with the design team. Soon, we plan to send the game files to our manufacturer so we can order one final sample before we start mass manufacturing. We will post an update as soon as we have more information regarding this step.

Pest - New Gamefound Campaign Soon!

We are also thrilled to announce that the Pest + Guilds of Thokaia expansion is soon coming to Gamefound! This expansion brings exciting new elements to the world of Thokaia, enhancing your gameplay experience with fresh challenges and opportunities. Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready to dive into the rich lore and strategic depth of this much-anticipated expansion! You can find out more at Gamefound.

We want to express our deepest gratitude for your continued support and enthusiasm for Philharmonix. We're getting closer to bringing this amazing project to life, and we couldn't have done it without you. 

And finally, as always, if you have any questions regarding the surveys or need help, feel free to reach out to us in the comments or at [email protected]. We will try to help you as soon as possible. 

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Stay tuned for more updates!

Best regards,

Milan and the Archona Games Team

Philharmonix Status Update and Timeline
5 months ago – Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 07:48:17 AM

Greetings maestros!

First and foremost, I want to extend my sincerest apologies for the delay in this update. Our silence has been the result of intense focus and hard work, not a lack of progress or commitment. Rest assured, we have been fully dedicated to making Philharmonix the best game it can be.

Expanded Team

To ensure we meet our high standards and timelines, we have expanded our team, adding more talented eyes and hands to the project. This additional support has been instrumental in accelerating our progress and refining the game. Our new team members say hi!

Major Updates and Enhancements

We are thrilled to share that we've significantly improved the game's graphics and rules. Our graphic design and development team has poured countless hours into enhancing the visual experience and ruleset, ensuring that every detail contributes to the immersive world of Philharmonix. Most notable updates include:

• Shrinking the size of the map (main) board as much as possible without losing the important details. I believe we managed to shorten one of the sides by 10cm!
• Added a few legends on the main board and iconography that will make it easier for players to remember certain phases of the game.
• Added Influence - a new mechanic that checks your influence in each region and rewards points at the end of the game (you earn influence in a region by performing concerts there, hiring musicians etc).
• Added multiple end of round tiles - now each end of round will have different bonuses instead having the same bonuses each time.
• We have reworked the graphics on many of the components to make them more clear - most notably on the player boards.

Let us know what you think about these updates in the comments below!

Pledge Manager Launch

We know many of you are eagerly awaiting the launch of the pledge manager. We are currently finalizing a few details regarding fulfillment rates to ensure everything is perfectly set up. We anticipate launching the pledge manager very soon and will notify you immediately when it goes live of course.

Timeline and Fulfillment

We are on track with our timeline and remain committed to delivering Philharmonix on schedule. Our goal is to complete the manufacturing of the game well before our delivery deadline of May 2025. We are optimistic that fulfillment will begin within this year, allowing you to enjoy Philharmonix as soon as possible.

We deeply appreciate your continued support and patience as we bring Philharmonix to life. Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for being a part of this incredible journey with us!

Kind regards,

Milan and the Archona Games team.

Standing Ovation For You - Our Wonderful Backers!
8 months ago – Tue, Mar 12, 2024 at 01:05:30 PM

We did it. 

The crowd gives a 10-minute standing ovation for your fantastic performance - to you, our backers!

Thank you all for the fantastic support throughout this cosmic journey to spread music and love among the stars! We cannot be more happy with wonderful backers such as yourselves.

As we mentioned in the comments, we have decided to unlock all the stretch goals offered on this campaign, even the last two, for which we didn't reach the required sum! We hope with this we can show you our appreciation for you sticking with us until the end of this journey.

Check out the stretch goal box; it's quite full, right? 

Timeline and Pledge Manager Info

Since many of you have asked about the pledge manager and what follows, allow me to explain it:

First, the timeline isn't exactly set in stone, however we expect to open the pledge manager in the next few months. If you aren't familiar with pledge managers, a pledge manager is a platform that we use to gather address info from backers as well as collect the shipping/tax fees for your pledges. In addition, you will be able to add the add-ons like Galactic Festival to your pledge and we always try to offer some of our other games there too, so you can add them to your pledge. 

We will notify you all via an update/email when we open the pledge manager, so don't worry for now, your pledge is set!

However, if you are eager to try out our other titles in the meantime, again, as a thank you, we would like to offer the discount coupon D1AD36F3UXOFwhich gives you 20% discount upon checkout on our webstore here: www.archonagames.com/store. All orders through our webstore usually ship within a few business days.

Again, we are so thankful to have backers like you! We hope you had a great journey with us and we thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for being with. 

If you have any questions, please let us know and we will be happy to answer them.

Until the next update!

Best regards,
Milan

Another Stretch Goal Unlocked + New Stretch Goals!
8 months ago – Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 08:03:05 AM

Greetings maestros and managers!

Thanks to your awesome support during the last days of the campaign, we have unlocked yet another stretch goal - the Deluxe Player Plaques!

Two New Stretch Goals

In the meantime, we opened two more stretch goals and we believe we can unlock them together! Let's get this done on the final day and end this campaign with a fantastic crescendo!

Thank you so much for the fantastic support! Let's end the campaign on a high note. :)

All the best,
Milan