Play traits. Cause trouble. Score the most points by the end of the world!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Shipping Update & Review Contest!
over 2 years ago
– Thu, Jan 27, 2022 at 09:24:26 PM
We know many of you are still patiently waiting for your Doomlings to arrive. THANK YOU. We’re excited to announce that after several COVID closures, our warehouse team is back up to 100% capacity!
Here’s what to expect moving forward:
End of this week (1/30): 100% of US Kickstarter orders shipped out!
End of next week (2/6): 75% of Int'l Kickstarter orders shipped out!
Starting Feb 7: US & Int’lPre-Orders begin to ship out! (More updates coming!)
Ok, let's get to the fun part!
As a new game, it's super important to have reviews from folks like you, to establish credibility and grow the Doomlings movement.
'But, what's in it for me?'you ask...
GET FEATURED
Have you seen the ad we made with all of the awesome reviews we got during our Kickstarter campaign?
Well, we’re gearing up to create a new one, and we want to feature YOU!
PRIZES BELOW!!
GET INSPIRATION - Check out the video we made from our Kickstarter reviews!
THE DEETS
We are looking for written reviews AND video reviews to use in our new campaign. The best part? Everyone who writes a review will get a 25% off coupon to use on Doomlings.com, and everyone who posts a video review will be entered into a contest to win 1 of 5 Grand Prizes!
Written Reviews
After your game arrives, you’ll receive an email asking you to review the product. It’s super fast and easy, and after you submit your review, you’ll get a coupon for 25% off your next order!
Video Reviews
Upload a video review to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or YouTube using the hashtag #DoomlingsReview. Tell people what you think of the gameplay, the artwork, etc. Be creative, have fun!
The creators of our TOP FIVE favorite videos will win one the Grand Prizes listed above!
The contest will be open through 2/28/2022.
Beyond the ad, coupon and contest, your review really matters to us. As a new game, your feedback not only helps us improve our products, it helps us establish credibility.
We want to turn Doomlings into a movement within the gaming community and beyond, and your help will get us there. THANK YOU for continuing to support us, and believe in our dream.
- Justus, Andrew, Chris, and Eric
Introducing...The ONLINE SCORE TOOL!
over 2 years ago
– Tue, Jan 18, 2022 at 03:14:33 PM
FIRST: A SHIPPING UPDATE!
Some of you have been asking about the status of our second and third cargo containers. We are happy to report they have officially arrived and ALL of our products are now at our fulfillment warehouse!
The center is still not fully operational due to several Covid cases, but we are expecting to be back at full capacity next week.
We are hoping to have all Kickstarter pledges and pre-orders shipped out by the end of the month. Until then, we kindly ask that you hold off on reaching out to us to check on the status of your shipment.
We will announce when all pledges and pre-orders have been fulfilled. If you have not received your tracking # by then, please reach out to us.
DELIVERY ROUNDUP
As thousands of games are rushed out into the world, we'd love to see pictures of the game finally in your hands, especially which mystery holofoils you got!
If you watched last week’s livestream, you saw a sneak peek of this baby in action...
The score tool is now LIVE on www.DoomlingsScore.com. Use your phone (no login required) and our handy tool will help you tally up everyone’s points.
**Samsung users need to download Gboard (the Google Keyboard) to use the tool.
Want to tally up the old fashioned way? Download our printable score sheet by clicking below.
TIPS & TRICKS VIDEO SERIES
Since games are now being delivered all over the world, Chris and Eric put together a 5-part video series covering a range of topics as you prepare to play your first game!
Topics covered include:
What’s In The Box:What’s the deal with these foam blocks? How are the cards packaged together? How pleasing is the sound of ripping plastic? (Very.)
How To Get Started:We recommend starting with the base game and working your way up to expansions.
Dominants & Colors:An overview of the colors of trait cards in Doomlings and their implications. Plus, some tips on playing dominant traits.
Swarms, Kidneys, Gene Pools, & World’s End, Oh My!:Chris and Eric break down some of the trait cards that can increase in value as you play, how to make your Gene Pool work for you, and what to do when that third catastrophe hits.
Expansions:Y’all ready for this? A brief summary of Dual-Color cards, Dinolings, Mythlings, Techlings, and the Meaning of Life.
THANK YOU!!
Thank you for believing in us and our game. Thank you for sticking with us as we deal with all the curveballs that come our way. And thank you for sharing your first impressions as Doomlings finally lands on tables across the world. We are so excited for what's next, and we're thrilled to have you on board as this crazy journey continues.
-Justus, Andrew, Chris, Eric & Team Doomlings
You Gotta Be SHIPPING Me!
over 2 years ago
– Fri, Jan 07, 2022 at 03:24:19 PM
GAMES ARE SHIPPING!!
Happy New Year, Doomlings Family! The last two weeks of 2021 were a DOOZY.
First, we ran into a technical glitch in our inventory system. Then, our fulfillment warehouse was forced to shut down due to COVID-19. (Eric and Chris also caught it.)
While everyone is recovering smoothly, this put us a couple of weeks behind on delivery. However, as of today, we are happy to report that games are finally, finally, FINALLY SHIPPING!
Over the next couple of weeks, keep an eye out for an email from Breaking Games with your tracking number. Our team is working tirelessly to ship our Doomlings, but they are currently operating at 25% capacity due to the virus. With 20,000 orders, it will take some time.
We kindly ask that you hold off emailing us until February 1st to check the status of your shipment.
We will announce when all pledges and pre-orders have been fulfilled. If you have not received your delivery or tracking # by then, please reach out to us at [email protected].
To get you ready for your Doomlings, Justus, Chris & Eric will be playing a game on Facebook Livethis Friday at 6:00p PST / 9:00p EST. We'll also be announcing the contest winner for our holiday giveaway, so join us in the Doomlings Community on Friday!
OTHER DOOMLINGS NEWS
We try to put all of our cards on the table with these updates, but there is one card we’ve been holding back: the dominant trait from the Mythlings expansion.
The original plan was to have you discover the card when you first open your game box. (Fun fact: Justus even hid the design of the card from his teammates for several weeks after its inception.)
But some eagle-eyed members of the Doomlings Community on Facebook found that the card was leaked in the Gold Bundle variant of the printable, foldable Christmas Cards we emailed out a few weeks ago. So, behold! The final (?) card reveal from the First Edition of Doomlings: LEGEN…wait for it…DARY. (And yes, that means Legendary is in the Legendary rarity tier of holofoil dominant traits. Please don’t hurt us.)
We love the drama Legendary brings to the table. Laying down 8 points that can’t be stolen while also getting to draw multiple new cards on your next turn? It’s the stuff of legends. (Legendary also happens to be Heroic’s sister.)
IN THE MEANTIME...
Brush up on your knowledge of the game with our recently updated How to Play video.
It includes our simplified three-step scoring system (more news coming on the scoring front!), an addendum to the World’s End process, and updated artwork (yes, the red Doomlings are now a deeper red, your eyes are not deceiving you).
THANK YOU!!
This has been one heck of a ride, and we have so many surprises to come. Thank you for joining us on this journey. We can't wait to see what 2022 has in store.
-Justus, Andrew, Chris & Eric
Happy Holidays from the Doomlings Team!
over 2 years ago
– Sun, Dec 26, 2021 at 04:02:36 AM
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Here we are, days away from Christmas! We just wanted to take a moment to send you all our best wishes, tidings of comfort and joy, etc. Justus, Eric and Chris put together a little video to celebrate you and the end of year, which you can watch below.
WE MADE A LIST...
WE CHECKED IT TWICE...
One of the stretch goals we unlocked during the Kickstarter campaign was to list every backer's name and backer number on the website. This is now LIVE!! Check it out at www.doomlings.com/backers. There will also be a QR code inside the lid of every game box you can scan that will take you to the page.
The name that's posted will be the name you asked us to list when you filled out your survey, so if you go in and look yourself up, just remember that it may be different from your actual name. Those who prefer to remain anonymous will display as "Anonymous."
LOGISTICS UPDATE!
BIG NEWS!! Labels are being printed for the first wave of shipments as you read this! Keep an eye out for an email from Blackbox. Orders are estimated to start shipping out on Monday. (We're so thrilled by the prospect of some folks getting to play the game as early as next week.)
Blackbox, our fulfillment partner, has shared some fun behind-the-scenes footage with us that we wanted to pass along to you! Stacks of gold boxes, packages being assembled, pallets with piles of orders ready for labels. We're not gonna lie, we're nerding out a little bit over here!
We'll be back next week with another update! Apologies in advance if it's littered with exclamation marks -- we are trembling with nervous excitement at finally shipping Doomlings out. (Nervous because, heck, thousands of you are soon going to be playing our little game for the first time, and we just really hope you like it.) May your days between now and then be filled with presents, pumpkin pie and pleasantries with people you love.
With Love,
Justus, Andrew, Chris, Eric & Team Doomlings
Let the Fulfillment BEGIN! (December Logistics Update - Part Three) & Christmas Cards!
over 2 years ago
– Thu, Dec 23, 2021 at 01:40:12 PM
BIG NEWS!!
We are excited to announce that our first cargo container has been rushed to our fulfillment center!! It is currently being unloaded and sorted as you read this.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Our team is working around the clock to inspect our games, pack them immediately and ship them out to you!
Meanwhile, we will begin printing shipping labels. (When your label is printed, you will receive an email from Blackbox, our fulfillment company.)
There will be 3 emails with tracking #'s coming: when your shipping label has been created, when your order is in transit, and when your order is delivered.
With the exception of Christmas and New Years, our teams will be working tirelessly to ship our Doomlings! With 20,000 orders, this may still take some time. We politely ask that you hold off emailing us until mid-January to check the status of your shipment.
We will announce when all pledges and pre-orders have been shipped out. If, at this point, you have not received your game, please reach out and we will track it down for you.
CHRISTMAS CARDS
It goes without saying that we’re thrilled by this latest development! However, we recognize that some of you might have intended to give Doomlings as a Christmas present, so we created a few Christmas cards to get your recipients excited!
FOLDABLE CARDS: Print both sides, fold it, and give it as a standalone card! There are three different versions, depending on if you are gifting the Gold, Blackbox or Classic edition.
SINGLE PAGE CARDS: A single-page card that you can print, or slip into another existing card. There's one version that is full color (to be used as a digital card), and another version that is printer-friendly!
It feels surreal to be on the cusp of sending games out. The fact that we are just weeks away from living in a world where our game is in tens of thousands of homes across the planet is absolutely wild.
We will have another update later this week. Thank you all for your love and support. We hope you're enjoying the holidays with your loved ones.
