Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants • Action-packed dicefest!
Created by Kids Table Board Gaming
It's a perfect day for a picnic! The park fills with families, spreading their blankets, and setting out colourful plates loaded with delicious treats.
But there has never been a picnic without uninvited guests ... ANTS!!
In Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants, players are competing ant colonies trying to steal the best plates of food from the picnic blankets. In this 2-4 player, dice-rolling dexterity game, the dice are your ants. Roll them onto the picnic cards, trying to get the most ants onto the foods and plate colours you want. Different custom dice at your disposal represent your industrious Workers, speedy Scouts, and sturdy Soldiers. At the end of the day, the colony that has arranged their stolen plates to best satisfy the whims of the Queen will earn the most points and win the game!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Sample is In and Happy Holidays
over 7 years ago
– Sun, Dec 25, 2016 at 05:29:02 PM
Hello Awesome Backers!
I'm coming to you from sunny Florida, where the thought of snow is a distant memory, and the sun is shining its beautiful rays down on us (well it was during the day).
On Friday we received the sample for Problem Picnic. We are very pleased with the results. Very few changes will need to be made. As of now, it is looking like the games will be ready after the Chinese New Year, which still keeps on target for a June delivery.
That's really all for now. But before we go, check out these adorable Foodfighters greetings for the Holidays. Whatever way you celebrate, make sure that games are involved.
Until next time Ants, go get that food!
Helaina and the KTBG Family
BackerKit Surveys and Manufacturing
over 7 years ago
– Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 10:45:27 PM
Hello my awesome Army of Ants!
At the moment there are still 89 of you who have not completed their BackerKit surveys. We are going to move ahead soon and close the surveys. Why so quick you ask? Bang Wee, our manufacturer is quite keen on getting this game produced before the Chinese New Year. So, I am not trying to pressure you to make up your mind about which add-ons you want to take (subliminally telling you to pick up an awesome t-shirt), but I really do need to know where and how many of each product to send you.
What Does Quick Manufacturing Mean For You?
It means that we might actually get your game to you before the promised June fulfillment date. Isn't that so fantastic?
What is Happening With the Game?
All art for the game is complete, the game files have been uploaded, and Bang Wee is about to send the sample to me. They say I will have it by December 30th. I am certain I will be giving it the thumbs up by the beginning of January. They tell me that it will take about 40 days manufacture, box, and shrink-wrap. That takes us to the middle of February. Once the games leave China, it will take between 30-45 days to get to port in the UK and in the US. I will give it another 30-45 until the game gets to you. So, by my calculations, late May is a huge possibility.
The Rules
Josh has done a fantastic job with the rules. Although we think we're done with them, we want you to have a pass. Press the button below to preview the Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants rules. Please feel free to let us know what you think in the comments section of this update.
Josh and I are taking the kids on a long road trip over the holidays. Besides playing car games with the kids, our favourite thing to do together is design games. We designed one last year in the car, and we're working on some finishing touches. I can't wait to find out what we'll be designing this time.
That's all for now, my Army of Ants!
Until next time, go get that food!
Helaina and the KTBG Family
BackerKit Coming to You!
over 7 years ago
– Fri, Dec 09, 2016 at 08:46:10 AM
Hello my Army of Ants!
Later today you will receive your BackerKit email. This is to help us organize your info, including your address, what you have backed for on Kickstarter, and what you would like to add-on to your order. You have many options at your fingertips. We will be offering the following:
Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants game
Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants Mini-Expansion
The Problem Picnic T-shirt (US and Canadian backers only)
The Foodfighters game (US and Canadian backers only)
If you were a backer of The Worker level or above, there will be no added shipping fees for any of your add-ons. It is the least we can do for you, our loyal Ants!
Get your BackerKit surveys in ASAP! We'll be waiting!!
Our Pre-Order Store is Now Open
Share the news with your friends! Some of you have contacted me to say that you or someone you know missed the campaign and would really like to pre-order the game. Well, now is your chance. You can either visit the campaign page and click on the pre-order button, or follow this link to the Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants pre-order store.
Most Anticipated Game of 2017
Every Winter Board Game Geek asks for nominations for most anticipated games for the next year. This year, Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants was nominated. We are currently ranked 21st out of 38 in the Family Games category. But I know you can change that. Here is the link to the nomination. When you thumb it, we'll move up in the rankings.
That's all for now!!
Until next time Ants, go get that food!
Helaina and the KTBG Family
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like ... We'll Be Printing Soon
over 7 years ago
– Sun, Dec 04, 2016 at 10:53:49 PM
Hello my Army of Ants!
I'll be honest. That tune has been in my head since November 1st, and will likely stay there for along time.
Now, Back to Business
Yes, it's true! By the end of this week, our files will be submitted to the manufacturer. That means, within a few weeks, I will receive a pre-production copy of Problem Picnic to review before the game goes to print. This is all happening so quickly! It's lucky for all of us that I live with the artist ;)
BackerKit
By the end of this week, I will also have submitted the BackerKit survey for review. I am pretty sure that I did a good job with it (if I do say so myself), so expect it sooner than later. When you get it, you'll have the chance to add-on more copies of Problem Picnic and the Problem Picnic Mini-Expansion (worldwide shipping), as well as add-on copies of Foodfighters (our first published game) and Problem Picnic t-shirts (Canada and US backers only).
Finally...
I can't ever send you an update without some beautiful artwork. I thought that you would be as excited as I am to see the final art for the Round Cards. I have included the Wine Bottle, Frisbee and Blueberry Pie Round Cards that will be available as add-ons through BackerKit.
That's all for now!!
Until next time Ants, go get that food!
Helaina and the KTBG Family
Royalty in Our Midst
over 7 years ago
– Fri, Nov 25, 2016 at 07:01:12 PM
Hello my Army of Ants!
We hope that you are doing well and enjoying your long holiday weekend. First and foremost, we wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends! Meet Broccoli and Chicken from Foodfighters.
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What's New
The Queen has arrived!! Check out our Ant Queen. This is also the back of the Score Cards.
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Tell us what you think about our Queen Ant and the design of the Score Cards in the comments section of this update.
What We're Up To
Right now we're finishing up with our PP:AA BackerKit survey. You'll be happy to know that if your friends missed the campaign and want to pre-order, we'll have a special link for them to do just that. And if you've decided that you want to add-on to your pledge, add-ons will be available for you as well.
