FAQ: Ludos: The ancient games collection - Asia
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  1. Click the green “Back this Project” Button in the top right of the page.
  2. Pick the reward that you’d like to order.
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Last updated: January 25, 2024 08:06

Who is eligible for the early bird promo token pack?

Anyone who selects the core pledge level (LUDOS Asia Collection) AND backs the campaign: - within the first 72 hours OR - backs at a later time but was subscribed on the BackerKit landing page before launch OR - backed our Bagh Chal campaign.

If you missed the early bird you can still purchase it as an add-on.

Last updated: January 25, 2024 08:06

What is the promo token pack?

The promo token pack adds a modern twist to each game with unique tokens and rules.

Last updated: January 25, 2024 08:06

What does ‘Pay what you want’ mean?

The aim of this campaign is to raise awareness of ancient games, and get them to as many hands as possible, so we can contribute to its survival. Instead of us telling you a price for 1 game of your choice, we’d like to entrust you to pay as much as this cause, and the game itself is worth to you. Pick the ‘Pay what you want’ reward, and pledge whatever amount you feel is right to pay for 1 pouch version of the game of your choice. Easy as that.

Last updated: January 25, 2024 08:06

What’s included in the pay what you want pledge?

1 game of your choice in a travel pouch, that you’ll select in the pledge manager after the campaign. The game in this pledge includes the tokens, game mat, English rulebook and the travel pouch for your chosen game, except the game box.

Last updated: January 25, 2024 08:06

If I only pledge $1 now, will I still get access to the pledge manager?

Yes, if you make a $1 pledge during the campaign you will get access to the pledge manager. This means that you’ll be able to purchase add-ons (our games) in the BackerKit pledge manager after the Kickstarter ends.

Last updated: January 25, 2024 08:06

Can I buy multiple copies of the LUDOS Asia Collection?

Yes. After the campaign ends, in the BackerKit pledge manager, you’ll have the chance to add more copies of the LUDOS Asia Collection, and even our other games (at special Backer exclusive prices), to your cart.

Last updated: January 25, 2024 08:06

Can I buy the 4 games in the LUDOS Asia Collection individually?

Yes. After the campaign ends, in the BackerKit pledge manager, we’ll offer the 4 games in the LUDOS Asia Collection as separate add-ons at $12.99 each.

Last updated: January 25, 2024 08:06

How do I buy the ‘Token promo pack’ add-on?

Once you pick a certain pledge level, you’ll see the option to add other items (add-ons) to your cart before confirming your pledge. You’ll see the ‘Token promo pack’ there, which you can simply add to your pledge. Please note that more add-ons will be available in the BackerKit pledge manager after the campaign.

Last updated: January 25, 2024 08:06

Is LUDOS Asia available in other languages?

  1. The printed rulebook will be provided in English, however all games in the LUDOS Asia Collection are language-independent.
  2. Backers can volunteer to work on additional language translations. Translations will be gradually made available online in the form of digital rulebooks in the coming months. For more information, and guidance on how to volunteer for a language, please check the ‘Languages’ section of the Kickstarter page.
Last updated: January 25, 2024 08:06

Can I play the games in the LUDOS Asia Collection online?

Yes! The games are available on Tabletop Simulator. Follow the below link, subscribe to the mod, and launch Tabletop Simulator to create a server and play: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3152643715 *Please note that you need a Tabletop Simulator account in order to play.

Last updated: February 03, 2024 06:07

How will you donate games?

With each campaign we run, we try to give back to the countries that inspire our games. In the past, using our own funds, we donated games and funds to various NGOs. This time we are donating games to schools in various countries. Specifically, we are using our own funds to donate 1 game after every 2nd Collection Box sold on Kickstarter - so by supporting this campaign and pledging for the LUDOS Asia Collection box, you also support a good cause :)

Last updated: January 25, 2024 08:06

What’s the size and weight of the game?

The size of 1 game in a pouch is around 5” x 4” (120 x 100 mm), and with all components inside, it weighs around 1.77 oz (50 grams). The size of 1 game box is around 3.94” x 3.94” x 1.57” (100 x 100 x 40 mm), and with all components inside, it weighs around 3.88 oz (110 grams). The size of the Collector’s box is around 8.27” x 8.27” x 1.97” (210 x 210 x 50mm), and with all 4 games inside, it weighs around 25.4 oz (720g).

Last updated: January 25, 2024 08:06

Are the games travel friendly?

Definitely! Our games are inspired by and made for travel. One of our aims while giving these games a fresh design was to make them travel friendly, so you can play them anywhere. Thanks to the cloth playmat and satin pouch, the game literally fits inside your pocket!

Last updated: January 25, 2024 08:06

Please tell me more about the game components!

We decided not to have any stretch goals for this campaign and give you the best version of each game, with top notch components. Here are just a few examples of the upgrades that come with your games by default: - Durable microfiber game mats with stitched edges - Silk printed wooden pieces - Linen, anti-scratch laminated game boxes - UV and embossing on all boxes - Durable travel pouch - Linen rulebooks with gloss varnish

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What is the LUDOS Ancient Games Collection?

When in Nepal, we stumbled upon their national game, Bagh Chal. Later we learned that this more than 1000 year old game is slowly becoming forgotten. We decided to look for more ancient games and strive to preserve them for future generations by giving them a fresh new look and listing them on Kickstarter to raise awareness. Thus, the LUDOS collection was born, featuring ancient strategy board games from Asia (this time), Africa, Europe and the Americas (coming soon).

Last updated: January 25, 2024 08:06

What is the Globetrotter Game Series?

At Lemery Games we are making a series of games inspired by the beautiful countries we visited together. Each game in the series takes players to a new country, equipped with the items (suitcase game box, passport rulebook…) necessary to complete an important mission. Players start their journey in the colorful Mexico, where they join the Chili Mafia with the aim to become the most respected chili mafia boss. Then they continue their travels across the globe to the culturally rich country of Nepal, to fulfil their mission of Reviving Kathmandu. They work as architects and try to rebuild the earthquake-hit city of Kathmandu. Once they helped revive the city, they embark on their next journey to the country of the rising sun—Japan. Stay tuned for this game, as it is coming in 2025! Subscribe for more games, news and special deals on lemerygames.com!

Last updated: January 25, 2024 08:06

When will I receive the game?

  1. Soon after the campaign ends, we will open the Backerkit pledge manager, where you’ll be able to pick add-ons (additional items) and provide your shipping address.
  2. Once the prototype proofing stage is over, we will immediately send the game to mass production.
  3. Manufacturing can take quite some time (roughly 2 months), depending on the quantity and the availability of raw materials. Once manufacturing is finished, the games will be freight shipped, go through customs and arrive at our warehouses. The warehouse staff will carefully inspect and sort all games. Once inspected, they will pick and pack your purchased items, label each box, and ship it to the address you provided. Please note that there could be delays at any point along the way, but we and our partner companies will do our best to make the whole process as smooth as we possibly can.
  4. That being said, we are planning to deliver your package to your doorstep by December 2024, just in time for Christmas.
Last updated: January 25, 2024 08:06

Are local taxes like VAT included in the price?

It would not be accurate to include local taxes in the price as it differs from country to country. As we ship worldwide, the local taxes will be calculated and added in the Pledge Manager after the campaign, once everyone entered their shipping address. So for example if you are located in the EU, you will be required to pay roughly 21% VAT in the Pledge Manager (depending on your country). For more information on Shipping and Taxes, please refer to the ‘Shipping’ section of the campaign page.

Last updated: January 25, 2024 08:06

Will LUDOS Asia be available in retail?

You may see the game in certain stores in the future, as some stores purchase games through the Kickstarter campaign. Other than that, we have some distribution partners in the US, Hungary, Ukraine and China - but we have no agreement on LUDOS Asia as of now, so there is a chance that LUDOS Asia will not hit stores. After the campaign, you’ll be able to purchase the game in the pledge manager (for a limited time) and then on our website: www.lemerygames.com. However, please note that the MSRP (retail price of the game) will be higher than the prices on Kickstarter.

Last updated: January 25, 2024 08:06

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