A lighthearted game of tomfoolery, scumbaggery, and hilarious backstabbery for 2-8 players!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
👑 NEW SIDE QUEST: Queen Caelia! Also, Ladies of Deception & LIVESTREAM ALERT!
over 1 year ago
– Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 09:55:33 AM
Greetings, Good Citizens (and Master Deceivers) of Avalon!
Your destiny awaits, and it just got a new twist!
🚨 NEW CHIP ALERT: Welcome, Queen Caelia!
By our own mischievous delight, we are incredibly excited to announce a brand-new character chip joining Excalibur's roster during this campaign: Queen Caelia!
Inspired by Richard Johnson's romance Tom a Lincoln, Caelia is a legendary Fairy Queen who rules "Fairy Land," an island populated entirely by women who have famously slain their warmongering men. She is known for begging Tom and his companions to stay on her island to help repopulate it.
THANK YOU to Manny for bringing these new characters to life in the final stretch!
Queen Caelia's Ability: We need YOU to suggest abilities for us to test for this new GOLD Character.
What do you think this legendary queen should be capable of? Share your ideas in the comments!
⚔️ Mastering the Ladies of Deception
Speaking of powerful women, Excalibur is already rich with characters designed to sow seeds of distrust and misdirection around the table. We want to shine a spotlight on three formidable ladies already present in Avalon who can completely flip the script on your opponents:
💧 Lady of the Lake (x1)
Ability: Pick left or right. All players simultaneously pass their hands in that direction.
Photo of sample proto - NOT FINAL [Photo By Torrie Hudson Photography]
This enigmatic character makes all players simultaneously pass their entire hand of chips in a chosen direction (left or right). It's the perfect tool for disrupting carefully crafted strategies and creating chaos when you need it most.
🔮 Morgana (x1)
Ability: Draw 2 chips, then you may choose 1 of them to play and resolve immediately.
Photo of Deluxe sample proto - NOT FINAL [Photo By Torrie Hudson Photography]
A true sorceress of surprise, Morgana lets you draw two chips and, if you so desire, immediately choose one to play and resolve. This grants an immediate, unexpected action, allowing you to react to the table or launch a sudden, devastating move before anyone can anticipate it.
👸 Gwenevere (x1)
Ability: Anyone who has ANY sword places them in 1 region you choose. Then mix up the region.
Photo of Collector's sample proto - NOT FINAL [Photo By Torrie Hudson Photography]
If you want to hide the legendary sword or curse, Gwenevere will even the playing field! Upon playing her, anyone holding Excalibur, the Toy Sword, or the Cursed Blade must place them in one region you choose, which is then mixed up. This is a fantastic way to stash Excalibur in Avalon or stick an unsuspecting opponent with the Cursed Blade.
📹 Live Stream Alert: Tantrum House Plays Excalibur!
Get ready for some live action! We're thrilled to announce that the awesome folks at Tantrum House will be playing Excalibur live on Thursday at 5 PM PST!
This is your chance to see all these deceptive characters in action and witness the chaos unfold in real-time!
🗡️ Campaign Updates: FSC Certification & NEW CHIP SIDE QUEST!
over 1 year ago
– Tue, Jun 24, 2025 at 11:30:47 AM
Hail and well met, chaos-causers and blade-seekers!
We have an important update about a previously unlocked Deluxe Excalibur funding quest, AND another Chip side quest that brings another character into the game!
🌲 Funding Quest Change: FSC Certification for All Editions
We need to make an important change to one of our funding quests, and we want to be transparent about what's happening.
The Change:
Unfortunately, after discussions with our manufacturer, the custom bagasse paper color for the Deluxe Edition is no longer feasible. Rather than simply removing this goal, we're replacing it with a different upgrade.
The Replacement:
FSC Certified Paper and Wood for BOTH Deluxe & Collector's Editions!
What is FSC Certification?
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international non-profit organization that promotes responsible management of the world's forests via timber certification.
What this means for Excalibur: FSC certification comes with additional costs compared to standard materials, and it ensures that the wood and paper in your game come from responsibly managed forests. These forests are maintained to preserve biological diversity while supporting local people's and workers' livelihoods. The certification process holds forest management to strict environmental, social, and economic standards, making this a more sustainable choice for those who value responsible sourcing.
⚫ "Now stand aside, worthy adversary!"
The community has spoken, and we're adding another legendary character to Excalibur! Thanks to Jeremy Wilhm's suggestion to include the Black Knight from Arthurian legend and Coryatt's brilliant thematic suggestion, we're bringing this iconic character to life.
🗡️ The Black Knight
This mysterious and formidable knight appears in Yvain, the Knight of the Lion, summoned by Sir Calogrenant after disturbing an enchanted spring. Though traditionally unnamed or known by other titles, he embodies the archetype of the relentless guardian.
But wait - there's more! Inspired by Coryatt's suggestion, we couldn't resist adding a playful nod to Monty Python and the Holy Grail’s Black Knight, whose comically unyielding attitude puts a hilarious twist on the same chivalric ideal.
Ability: YOU TELL US! That's right, we need your help again to come up with abilities to test for this new GOLD Character.
"'Tis but a scratch!" - We're sure this character will be anything but a flesh wound to your strategy!
Keep the suggestions coming - we love seeing your creativity and passion for the project!
🙏 Thank You for Making Excalibur Better
Every suggestion, every bit of feedback, and every backer make this game more special. From sustainable materials to beloved characters, you're helping us create something truly legendary.
The quest continues - and you're all part of the story!
⚔️ Gold Character Spotlight: Arthur, Gawain & Green Knight + 4-Player Gameplay Video
over 1 year ago
– Mon, Jun 23, 2025 at 01:41:12 PM
Salutations, cunning courtiers and noble ne'er-do-wells!
We're here to delve deeper into the arsenal of trickery and backstabbery that awaits you in Excalibur! Let's unmask (or un-helmet?) a few Gold characters!
To aid you in your quest for the legendary sword, or to cunningly pass off the dreaded Cursed Blade, you'll encounter chips with powers of various Arthurian legends. Let's shine a light on some of those who sit at the round table:
👑 ARTHUR (×1): The Once and Future King
Ability: Anyone who has Excalibur, the Cursed Blade and/or the Toy Sword must hold them out facedown. Arthur blindly steals 1, then returns the others.
Photo of Collector's sample proto - NOT FINAL [Photo By Torrie Hudson Photography]
Strategic Insight:Arthur is a powerful tool for directly engaging with players suspected of holding a sword. You can use Arthur to find out where the swords are, demanding players reveal their blades facedown and allowing you to steal one. This creates a moment of high tension and can be a fantastic way to acquire Excalibur or force someone to take back the Cursed Blade! But you'd better be confident in who has what!
Pro Tip: Use Arthur when you're certain someone has all three swords - the odds might be worth the risk!
🛡️ GAWAIN (×1): The Demanding Knight
Ability: Command one player to give you a sword. If they have ANY swords, they must give one sword (of their choice) to you.
Photo of Collector's sample proto - NOT FINAL [Photo By Torrie Hudson Photography]
Strategic Insight:Gawain offers a direct and assertive approach to acquiring a sword. If you suspect a particular player is holding Excalibur, the Toy Sword, or the Cursed Blade, Gawain allows you to directly demand it from them. This chip is all about putting pressure on a single opponent and forcing their hand (or rather, their blade!).
Pro Tip: Perfect for targeting that quiet player who's been suspiciously avoiding trades!
🌿 GREEN KNIGHT (×1): The Table Turner
Ability: Anyone who has a sword must give them to you.
Photo of Collector's sample proto - NOT FINAL [Photo By Torrie Hudson Photography]
Strategic Insight: The Green Knight is an incredibly influential chip that can shift the balance at the table. If you play this chip, any player (or players) holding Excalibur, the Toy Sword, or the Cursed Blade must give them to you. This is a bold move that guarantees you control of any active swords, potentially setting you up for victory or shameful defeat. You might even paint a target on your back!
Pro Tip: Save this for late in the game when you're ready to make your final move OR to gain information when unsure where the swords are!
🎬 Foster the Meeple - 4 Player Gameplay!
Want to witness causing delightful chaos at the table? Check out this 4-player gameplay footage:
Nothing beats seeing the strategic possibilities unfold in real time!
🏹 Robyn of Roxley Update: Amazing Ideas Pouring In!
The response to our community-designed character has been absolutely incredible! We've received some truly brilliant suggestions for Robyn of Roxley's ability in the comments from our last update.
The creativity you've shown is outstanding - from Robin Hood-inspired stealing mechanics to clever misdirection abilities that perfectly capture the spirit of both the legendary outlaw and our mischievous game.
What's Next: We're now carefully reviewing all the fantastic ideas and will be playtesting our favorites to see which ability creates the most delightful chaos at the table. This process will take us a little time to get right, but we'll update you once we've landed on Robyn's final ability!
Keep those ideas coming - there's still time to submit your suggestions!
📸 New Images, Forums, and Videos to Explore:
We've uploaded fresh photos of Excalibur from our amazing photographers for this project, Tim Chuon & Torrie Hudson! Head over to BGG to like and comment - your engagement helps us get more attention and brings the game to even more potential knights. We will continue to add more photos throughout the campaign: View & Comment on New Images then click around to see what else others have added!
Every like, comment, and interaction on BGG helps spread the legend of Excalibur to new audiences!
🗣️ Share Your Strategy!
Which of these influential knights would you want in your hand?
Team Arthur for the high-stakes gamble?
Team Gawain for targeted pressure?
Team Green Knight for the nuclear option?
Share your favorite character tactics in the comments below!
🙏 Thank You, Legendary Community!
From character design suggestions to strategic discussions, you've made this campaign truly special. Whether you're a Day 1 backer or joining us in these final moments, you're part of the Excalibur legend.
As always, don't forget to share your questions, concerns, or general excitement in the comments - we read every single one!
⚔️ Week 2 Wrap-Up: Community-Inspired Chips & ALL Quests Unlocked!
over 1 year ago
– Fri, Jun 20, 2025 at 12:26:26 PM
Hail and well met, aspiring monarchs and professional mischief-makers! Let's get right into it!
🔓 All Remaining Funding Quests Unlocked!
We've been listening to your feedback from our previous update, and we're unlocking ALL remaining planned funding quests because the campaign is doing exceptionally well, and we want to address your concerns directly!
📹 Why These Quests Matter - From James:
Our lead creative designer, James, explains the philosophy behind our funding approach and why these upgrades enhance the Excalibur experience:
The Reality of Premium Production: Quality upgrades come with real costs. When we work with manufacturers, they present us with numerous options - different paper weights, finishes, materials, and components like magnets, each with its own price point.
We designed Excalibur to be excellent from day one, but we started with specifications that would be achievable regardless of campaign size. Now that the campaign is exceeding our expectations, we can afford to implement the premium upgrades we always hoped to include - thicker materials, custom finishes, and enhanced components that make the game even more special.
The Bottom Line: Every quest represents a genuine quality enhancement that our success allows us to afford, while the core game remains complete and amazing at our base funding level.
🗡️ NEW COMMUNITY-INSPIRED CHIPS:
"TOY SWORD" - The Third Blade Inspired by Jeremiah Fear's brilliant suggestion! This clever addition creates a third sword option that adds even more deduction and misdirection to the game. As Jeremiah noted: "I feel a 3rd neutral sword chip would be cool... I mean, there are 3 swords in the box..."
"ROBYN OF ROXLEY" - Community-Designed Character Thanks to Rick's creative suggestion: "I know the time line doesn't match but you could include a special chip for backers that features Robin Hood. Instead of naming it Robin of Loxley you can call it Lobin of Roxley."
We loved this idea so much that we're adding Robyn of Roxley! And since we just so happen to have a Robyn of Roxley on our team, this was absolutely meant to be.
Ability: "To be determined..."
🗳️ Help Us Design Robyn's Power! What should our team member's namesake character do? Share your ideas in the comments - the community will help determine this character's ability! Think Robin Hood meets Arthurian legend meets Roxley Games mischief.
🙏 Thank You, Legendary Backers!
Your enthusiasm, feedback, and support have made this campaign truly special. From Game Con demos to BoardGameGeek discussions, you're building an amazing community around Excalibur.
As always, don't forget to comment with any questions, concerns, or general excitement you have!
🛡️ Character Spotlight: Galahad & Lancelot + Reviews from Game Con!
over 1 year ago
– Wed, Jun 18, 2025 at 01:02:42 PM
Get ready for more treacherous fun as we dive into the cunning characters of Excalibur!
Hello Fellow Backstabbers and Blade-Seekers,
This time around, we're pulling back the curtain on two of the game's most impactful character tokens: those with "On Reveal" effects. These special abilities trigger the moment their chip is revealed, immediately shaking up the round.
Understanding how and when to deploy these characters can turn the tide of battle in Excalibur (or, at very least, seriously inconvenience other players)!
These and other Gold Banner Characters are scarce! There is only one of each in Excalibur.
🛡️ GALAHAD (x1): The Noble Protector
Photo of Collector's sample proto - NOT FINAL [Photo By Torrie Hudson Photography]
Ability: Upon reveal, Galahad allows you to close your fist on one chip from your hand, protecting it from all effects for that round.
Strategic Insight: This powerful defensive maneuver allows you to safeguard a valuable chip (perhaps a red herring, another pivotal chip, or even Excalibur itself!) from the impact of other chips revealed in that round.
Pro Tip: Use Galahad when you suspect chaos is coming - his protection can be the difference between victory and loss.
⚔️ LANCELOT (x1): The Round Wrecker
Photo of Collector's sample proto - NOT FINAL [Photo By Torrie Hudson Photography]
Ability:Lancelot's reveal causes immediate chaos! All played chips are trashed, and everyone must immediately play a new chip from their hand (without drawing from Avalon).
Strategic Insight: This chip is a powerful reset button, perfect for disrupting opponents' plans. Lancelot trashes everyone's revealed chips, causing chaos and a round reset with the remaining chips.
Pro Tip: Save Lancelot for moments when the game is going badly for you - he's your emergency escape hatch! Or just play it for chaos - we're not your boss.
🎭 Timing is Everything!
Remember: "On Reveal" effects trigger immediately when the chip is shown, before any other effects resolve (or in turn-order if both are played in the same round). This means these characters can:
Interrupt opponent strategies
Create immediate defensive plays
Set up powerful combinations
Turn losing situations into winning ones
Wreak havoc upon the kingdom
The key is reading the table and knowing when to deploy these game-changers!
🧠 Master Your Strategy
Now that you know these two powerful "On Reveal" characters, start thinking about:
When to hold them vs. when to reveal them
How to predict when opponents might use them
Don't be too hasty! Playing at pivotal moments is key
The more you understand each character's power, the better you'll become at the delightful art of backstabbery and mayhem!
📝 Fresh Reviews from Game Con & Beyond!
The word is spreading about Excalibur's delightful treachery! Check out these new reviews and reactions from players who've experienced the game firsthand:
More players are discovering and rating Excalibur on BoardGameGeek: Check Out Current Ratings. Feel free to start a forum to ask us questions or pop them in the comments here on Kickstarter!
📸 New Images to Explore:
We've uploaded fresh photos of Excalibur from our amazing photographers for this project, Tim Chuon & Torrie Hudson! Head over to BGG to like and comment - your engagement helps us get more attention and brings the game to even more potential knights. We will continue to add more photos throughout the campaign: View & Comment on New Images
Every like, comment, and rating on BGG helps spread the legend of Excalibur to new audiences!
🙏 Thank You, Strategic Schemers!
Your continued support and engagement make this all possible. Whether analyzing character abilities or debating edition choices, you're helping build an amazing community around Excalibur.
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