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Rurik is Live on Kickstarter!
July 10, 2018
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Rurik Launches on Kickstarter July 10
July 6, 2018
Rurik is Coming to Kickstarter
Good News! Rurik: Dawn of Kiev launches on Kickstarter July 10th! That's only four days away. We are excited (also extremely busy) and can't wait to share the campaign with you on Tuesday.
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Rurik: Dawn of Kiev - Art Print Giveaway
July 5, 2018
Win a 12x18 art print from our upcoming game Rurik: Dawn of Kiev!
0n Kickstarter July 10th!
One winner will receive their choice of art print: Boris or Maria (shown below).
Please wait while the gleam.io app loads below.
For more information about Rurik: Dawn of Kiev, please visit the Rurik: Dawn of Kiev Web Page or follow along in the Rurik Facebook Group.
Rurik: Dawn of Kiev - Art Print Giveaway
July 5, 2018
Win a 12x18 art print from our upcoming game Rurik: Dawn of Kiev!
0n Kickstarter July 10th!
One winner will receive their choice of art print: Boris or Maria (shown below).
Please wait while the gleam.io app loads below.
For more information about Rurik: Dawn of Kiev, please visit the Rurik: Dawn of Kiev Web Page or follow along in the Rurik Facebook Group.
Behind the Board - Episode 3: Product Photos
June 21, 2018
"Behind the Board" gives you a behind the scenes look into our everyday life as an indie board game publisher. In the third episode, Kirk sits in with photographer Amandalynn Jones while she takes product photos for Gearworks.
Click here to view on Facebook and enter to win a copy of Gearworks!
Behind the Board - 03. Product Photos
Origins Game Fair 2018
June 11, 2018
June has been very busy for PieceKeeper Games, and there are no signs of it letting up!
This week we're at Origins Game Fair 2018. Not only will we be at Booth 361, but we'll also be running events for both Gearworks and Rurik: Dawn of Kiev! If you are attending, you can register for these events onsite at the Origins Registration Kiosk.
After that, make your way over to booth 361 for some freebies!
- FREE Rurik soldier miniature with coupon from Origins booklet.
- FREE Gearworks Promo Card when you pre-order a copy of Gearworks!
See you there!
-Kirk
Behind the Board - Episode 2: Playtesting
May 7, 2018
"Behind the Board" gives you a behind the scenes look into our everyday life as an indie board game publisher. In the second episode, Kirk heads to Protospiel Milwaukee to demo Rurik: Dawn of Kiev. The results and input from players there are then reviewed for consideration of potential updates to the game.
Click here to view on Facebook and enter to win a copy of Gearworks!
Behind the Board - 02. Playtesting
Behind the Board - Episode 1: Prototypes
April 3, 2018
Our new video series "Behind the Board" gives you a behind the scenes look into our everyday life as an indie board game publisher. In this first episode, we are creating eleven prototype copies of our upcoming game Rurik: Dawn of Kiev (making prototypes takes a lot of time!), receive updated manufacturing samples for Gearworks, and more!
Behind the Board - 01. Prototypes - Full Episode
Publishing Insights: Taxes and Your Board Game Business
March 13, 2018
It's that time of year - March Madness! I mean tax season... We originally posted this article for the 2016 tax year but it is still just as pertinent today. If you read last year's article, read the "What's New" summary before deciding whether you need to read further. Otherwise, you might find it helpful to read the entire post.
Note: I am still working on our 2017 tax return. When I complete it, I'll edit this blog post to show the actual tax savings attributed to the "Overlooked Deductions." You can see our tax savings from 2016 here.
I thought a board game business was about playing games...
I am addressing individuals who file their board game publishing business taxes on Schedule C with their personal tax return. I will start with some of the most valuable deductions I believe are often overlooked (in order of the largest tax savings for us in 2016) and then move on to specific line details.
Please note that I am not an accountant and what is listed below is my own perspective based on reading IRS documents and soliciting professional advice. I am happy to help answer any questions via this blog or email (games [at] piecekeepergames.com) but consider hiring an accountant as needed.
What's New
Gearworks Late Pledge
February 27, 2018
Late pledge now to get your copy of Gearworks or Gearworks Deluxe Edition!
Sudoku meets steampunk in a visually stunning card game for 1-4 players.Gearworks is a steampunk strategy card game featuring card placement, hand management, and a "twist" on area control. Strategically position your gears to fix a mysterious clockwork machine in the corner of the workshop.
*All 19 stretch goals included in late pledges!
(more details here)
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