Ideally I would like Crazier Eights to be playable just using the rules card or the rules summary, and it mostly is. However, I did avoid certain ideas in the First Edition of the game to make it a little easier for people. There are two main new(ish) ideas introduced in the Second Edition: (1) Cards you control and (2) alternate win conditions. Continue reading
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Crazier Eights: The Third & Fourth Editions
I might be done with the Second Edition of Crazier Eights, but I will keep an open mind and be willing to make some minor changes. I have also been working on the Third and Fourth editions for Crazier Eights, and those will require a bit more playtesting. Each edition can be played as a stand alone game. However, the Second, Third, and Fourth editions all feature unique cards; and you can combine any of these versions of the games together by shuffling the cards together.
Right now the Third edition of the game has the Arabian Nights theme, and the Fourth edition is mainly just for brainstorming card ideas for other future editions of the game. The Fourth Edition will likely end up with a Biblical, Egyptian, or Greek mythological theme.
Some of my current card ideas can be found below. Continue reading
Crazier Eights: Second Edition Kickstarter Campaign, Reviews, and Playtesters (Updated 8/2/15)
I am planning on starting the Crazier Eights: Second Edition Kickstarter on August 25th. You can find the current spoiler with all the card images here. The game has been extensively playtested, but it is possible that there will be last minute changes. If you want to help playtest the game with a gaming group or review it for the kickstarter campaign, you can go here to contact me and let me know. At the very least, there will be a print and play version you can test out, but some reviewers will get a prototype copy of the game that will be manufactured. I am also thinking of changing the look of the cards to some extent. Go here to take a look, and let me know what you think.
Should the rank & suit area be larger?
I would prefer not to change the size of the rank & suit area on the cards because it gives me more work to do, but it is an option that at least one person suggested at one point. One drawback to a larger area is that it takes up more space of the card image, but I am open to making the change. You can let me know if you would prefer no change, option A, or option B. What do you think?
Crazier Eights: Second Edition Spoiler (Updated 8/2/15)
(9/19/15 Update) Note: This spoiler is out of date. The Second Edition will now be Crazier Eights: Camelot. See the spoiler here.
The First Edition of Crazier eights had thirteen unique cards, and each of them appeared in all four colors. The Second Edition of Crazier Eights has fifty two unique cards. Every card in the set has a different effect, and the increase in variety comes with an even greater number of interesting card interactions. The rules are the same as the First Edition, but some additional rules clarifications will also be available. (Note that this spoiler is of a prototype of the game, so the appearance and cards could change.) Continue reading
Do You Want Crazier Eights at a Store?
Crazier Eights will be mainly sold at specialty stores that sell tabletop games (rather than using online stores). Many of these stores have Magic: the Gathering events, war game events, and events for other collectible card games. If you want Crazier Eights to be at a local store, you can let me know what and where the store is (leaving a comment or the contact page). You can also show the owner the game. If you know the owner, you might want to introduce me to the owner.
If you have a store that you want Crazier Eights to be at, you can use the contact page.
My Initial Experience with AdMagic (And the CMYK color format)
One manufacturer I am using to make copies of Crazier Eights is AdMagic.
What is AdMagic and why use them?
AdMagic is a manufacturing company that makes board games (such as Cards Against Humanity) and probably other things as well. They can manufacture things in the USA, but larger orders are manufactured in China. However, paying a manufacturer to order things from China can actually be quite expensive and problematic. You have to deal with customs, deal with shipping huge crates of stuff across the ocean, and so on. It can cost a couple thousand dollars to have things shipped by boat from China. Continue reading
Children’s Toys & Child Safety Testing
I noticed today that there is a law that requires children’s toys (including card games) to be safety tested, which can cost thousands of dollars. The Game Crafter says that you can’t sell children’s games with them for that reason. (Note that I have not found official costs for child safety tests for card games.)
Information about the law can be found here. I am thinking Crazier Eights does not violate the law (even saying it is for ages 10 and up) because it is not primarily made for children and could be considered to be a “general use product” for that reason. Crazier Eights is not made to be primarily used by children 12 or younger.
Even so, I could consider saying the game is for ages 13 and up to make it clear that it is not primarily intended for children.
Buy Crazier Eights for $22 & free shipping in the USA
Click on one of these links to order copies of Crazier Eights. There is a separate link for orders in the USA and orders outside the USA. Limit: 5 per person.
The retail value is $22, but international orders will cost an additional $20 for shipping.
USA: $22 (free shipping)
Outside the USA: $42 ($22 + $20 shipping for up to 5 copies of the game)
If you have a brick & mortar game store and want to know about options for wholesale, you can contact me here.
Demonstration Dates for Crazier Eights
There are many opportunities for anyone in the San Jose area to play games of Crazier Eights. I have been going to various stores to demo the game. Here are the current places and times I will have demos:
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