I think the game ‘Daybreak’ is an excellent example of how a publisher can be sustainable while keeping quality. I also hope to see less shrink wrap and more wooden dice as opposed to plastic dice in the future.
We’re glad you enjoyed! The first one that goes a long way is just right-sizing everything. A smaller box, thinner cardboard (but not too thin), resizing components to not need another punch out sheet, including just the right number of right-sized plastic bags (they’re pretty small as far as games go); these are a few of the ways we were able to make it more sustainable. While the Kickstarter version demanded things like plastic inserts, we were able to use a cardboard tray printed with the game board art for the retail edition, which got a larger print run. As we went on with the project, we learned about a lot of other sustainable methods that we intend to use in our future projects; such as taking the extra time to source FSC certified wood from sustainable forests, and utilizing paper instead of plastic where possible (perhaps the decks of cards). There will always be a constant battle with the expectations of the “deluxified” Kickstarter community, but the hope is if more folks talk about topics like this, we’ll see more change of heart. It’s an uphill battle though against those gorgeous minis for sure :)
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I think the game ‘Daybreak’ is an excellent example of how a publisher can be sustainable while keeping quality. I also hope to see less shrink wrap and more wooden dice as opposed to plastic dice in the future.
interesting interview. Thanks
Love the topic! Please keep making more. Do you have specific design decisions you made from 'bark avenue?'
We’re glad you enjoyed! The first one that goes a long way is just right-sizing everything. A smaller box, thinner cardboard (but not too thin), resizing components to not need another punch out sheet, including just the right number of right-sized plastic bags (they’re pretty small as far as games go); these are a few of the ways we were able to make it more sustainable. While the Kickstarter version demanded things like plastic inserts, we were able to use a cardboard tray printed with the game board art for the retail edition, which got a larger print run.
As we went on with the project, we learned about a lot of other sustainable methods that we intend to use in our future projects; such as taking the extra time to source FSC certified wood from sustainable forests, and utilizing paper instead of plastic where possible (perhaps the decks of cards).
There will always be a constant battle with the expectations of the “deluxified” Kickstarter community, but the hope is if more folks talk about topics like this, we’ll see more change of heart. It’s an uphill battle though against those gorgeous minis for sure :)
Will you be releasing a Sugar and Spite Villainous video? If so, when can we expect it?
hey! We are so excited to cover King Candy and Shere Khan! We are waiting for it to come so we will get it out as soon as we can.