Missed the Kickstarter? Don't worry, you can still get the amazing Sally Face: Strange Nightmares game and merchandise here!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
July Update #1 - Rulebook Preview & Solo Mode Update
over 2 years ago
– Fri, Jul 07, 2023 at 02:52:52 PM
Hello Friends,
Check it out! We've finished up the rulebook and would love to have your feedback on it before we send it off to the printer. This is the last file that needs to be delivered to the manufacturer so the game can get printed! We still have a ways to go after that - we‘ll need to approve the white box sample (all of the "pieces" of the game printed but with no graphics), and then we‘ll need a production copy of the game for approval (the first few run copies of the game for one final look). Once we’re happy with those, production can begin!
We've also been working on Solo Mode! Check out how to play below and let us know your thoughts!
Join Us at Gen Con
Maestro Media will be at Gencon August 3rd-6th, and we'd love to see you there! We'll be demoing copies of the game and showing off some cool stuff. If you're heading to Indianapolis, make sure to swing by Gencon for the four best days in gaming, and head to Booth 265 to come see us!
We'll see you soon,
~The Maestro Team
June Update #2 - New Game Images and Backerkit Deadline Extension
almost 3 years ago
– Thu, Jun 29, 2023 at 03:02:28 PM
Hello Friends,
Our last update only netted another 4% of backers completing their survey so we want to say it again, please get those surveys filled out! We are extending our Backerkit deadline until August to allow everyone to fill out their surveys! These surveys are very important as they're literally the only way we know what items you want with your pledge and where to send your pledge once it's ready to ship! We just sent out a reminder email that comes from "Maestro Media and Steve Gabry" with a Backerkit.com email address on Wednesday, but you can also find your survey by heading HERE.
If you're having problems filling out or finding your survey, we're here to help! Message us through our contact form on our website. You can also reach out to us if you'd like to add additional add-ons to your pledge or for any other assistance.
Progress continues on the game! One thing that was asked that we have an answer for now: the patches are iron on patches. Today we're thrilled to show off the Tuck Boxes and a few other updates to game components, an actual test copy of the Tarot Deck (it needs some small tweaks), and a new look at the box and rulebook art! Check out the sweet pics below!
Finalized Tuckboxes, Standees, and dice
Printed Test Copy of the Tarot Deck!
Brand new Box Art and Rulebook Art
Keep Fighting the Darkness
~The Maestro Team
June Update
almost 3 years ago
– Wed, Jun 21, 2023 at 11:54:46 AM
Hello Friends,
Please remember to fill out your Backerkit Surveys! 60% of you have so far, and we thank you! For the other 40%, please head over there and get that stuff filled out. If you need to, you can recover your link to your Backerkit survey HERE.
If you're having problems filling out or finding your survey, we're here to help! Message us through our contact form on our website. You can also reach out to us if you'd like to add additional add-ons to your pledge or for any other assistance.
Progress on the manufacturing of the game continues, and we remain on track (if not early - but let's not jinx anything!) for delivery next year. Our merchandise is also coming along nicely: we've seen the first round of plushes (not approved so we don't want to show them off just yet), the 3D renders for the Addison Tea Cup and Saucer (both the dice roller and actual cup), and more! Check out the prototype for the new mask:
We'll be back with more soon. For now: GO FILL OUT THOSE SURVEYS!
~ The Maestro Team
Reminder BACKERKIT is live! Finalized Components
almost 3 years ago
– Tue, May 23, 2023 at 10:23:56 AM
Hi Friends,
It's official, we're in the pledge manager portion of the project! Everyone has been sent their invite and so far we've had 1,250 responses - that means about 41% of you keen beans have filled it in already! We'd like to see that number grow pretty rapidly so we can get better counts of all of the merchandise we need to order.
We've also seen some folks with charge errors (51 people, to be precise). If your card errored, you should have received an email letting you know.
If you don't think you've received your Backerkit invite email (it will say it is from Maestro Media & Steve Gabry), please first check your SPAM/JUNK folder (some of these automatic filters clearly don’t know a good email when they see one - shocking, I know right?).
If you still don't see your invite, you can head to: http://sallyface.backerkit.com/ and try to log in from there. If that doesn't work the only other issue would be that your email is incorrect. This could be that your Kickstarter sign-in email is different than you're expecting, it could be that you're using an email relay service (like Apple Relay) which are known to cause issues with Kickstarter and Backerkit. We can try our best to assist you if you message us HERE. The more information you can provide, the easier it will be to find you. Name or Kickstarter screenname, pledge level, and backer number are all helpful.
Strange Boxes
If you are interested in the Kickstarter Exclusive (sorry pre-order folks) Quarterly Subscription to Strange Boxes, make sure you add that to your pledge and check out before JUNE 1st! This is the least expensive the boxes will ever be, and you'll get 4 total shipments throughout the next year each packed to the brim with cool goodies with 3 shirts, 6+ puzzles, 3 art prints, and 3 bonus items.
If you are a pre-order backer, don't fear: On June 1st you'll be able to order a single box, a monthly subscription, or an all-in-one annual option for Strange Boxes from MaestroMedia.com.
Finalizing the Game
We're so close! We are in the process of delivering files to the manufacturer, finalizing the rulebook, and playtesting solo mode for its inclusion (more news to come soon). We wanted to share a sneak peak at the finished card files. Take a look at these beauties!
We'll see you again soon!
~The Maestro Team
Backerkit is LAUNCHING!
almost 3 years ago
– Mon, May 15, 2023 at 12:24:47 PM
Hello Friends,
If you're new to Kickstarter and Backerkit (pledge managers) please check out Update #48 for an in-depth overview of how it will work. It's vital that you fill out the Backerkit, as it's the only way we know where the heck to send your stuff!
The estimated date of the launch is THURSDAY, May 18th! 5% of you may have already received your surveys as the re-smoke test has just started!
Also, please note that areas outside of the US, UK, and EU may have taxes, import fees, or duties due upon delivery. Unfortunately, there's just too many countries each with their own rules and regulations for us to accurately assess those fees and charge you now. US, UK, and EU fees are pre-programmed into Backerkit, which is how we're able to know those fees and get you charged up front.
Another update to update #48: we initially said that cards would not be charged until orders are locked, but we're testing out a beta feature with Backerkit's support that will charge cards the moment you checkout. This is huge, as we know delayed charging causes a ton of headaches for people. If you don't see the email that the charge is coming you can be hit with an unexpected charge at a terrible time, by the time we charge cards your card could have expired, and so many other things. By charging cards immediately upon checkout, all those worries disappear.
Now, for you savvy Kickstarter/Backerkit folks who have done this many times before, that does mean that your order will LOCK when you checkout. You'll still be able to change your address at a later time, but you won't be able to add items or remove items by yourself. DO NOT WORRY! We're here to help, just contact us at https://maestromedia.com/pages/contactus and say "yo yo yo, I need to add/remove something from my pledge, help!" (or something like that).
This can also help people who may want a bunch of stuff, but don’t necessarily have the funds to get it all at once. By checking out, and then messaging us to add stuff later, you can spread those charges out a bit!
We'll be back soon with more shiny stuff to show off!
