Production Update
8 months ago
– Sat, May 11, 2024 at 06:56:17 AM
Greetings Fellow Rebels!
We’re happy to share that we have finalized the shipping rates for all regions. We're now in the process of updating these rates on BackerKit, where you'll soon be able to see the exact cost of shipping for your specific location. However, please note that freight rates are still pending, and we're following up constantly with our logistics partners to secure the best possible rates for you.
We apologize for the brief delay in charging your cards - but they will be charged very soon! Reminder - the charge will be from GADFLY INC. For those of you in the UK, we ask for a little more patience. We're navigating the VAT requirements there and it should be sorted soon.
On the manufacturing front, things are moving full steam ahead. The team is working tirelessly with our partners in China across time zones to ensure that every component of SHASN: AZADI meets the highest standards of quality.
Stay tuned for more frequent updates as the final milestones approach.
Until next time!
Abhishek Lamba and Zain Memon
Production Update!
9 months ago
– Fri, Apr 05, 2024 at 07:10:47 AM
Greetings fellow rebels!
The revolution is right around the corner! We are locking all addresses for the delivery of SHASN: AZADI on the 20th of April. Mark your calendars and make sure your delivery details are correct.
We will also update the shipping rates on BackerKit in a few days. We will charge your cards on the 3rd of May. The charge will be from GADFLY INC. Shipping begins very soon - mid May onwards!
Thank you so much for your patience. We know it’s been a long, hard wait. We’ve been stubbornly going back to manufacturing with every small imperfection, because we believe you deserve nothing less than a perfect product. It took some time trial and error to solve and re-manufacture two elements:
- The Box
The box couldn’t handle AZADI. No, literally. There are so many game components that even after neatly organising them with our inserts, the box was uncomfortably stuffed, and started coming apart at the seams.
We had to resize the box and reprinting is currently underway after the first round of manufacturing. Now, the box is a snug fit at last.
The first round of metal components that were manufactured - the crown, the flag, and the fort - had weak points and would break easily. We had to remake the molds and remanufacture these metal components to make them sturdy and durable. Here are the final ones.
After losing some time to the important pause of the Chinese New Year holidays, we made sure to fix these manufacturing hiccups ASAP, so that you can play AZADI soon. We also had to spend some time renegotiating the manufacturing costs, and figure out how to absorb the rising prices ourselves.
All of that is now done. We are now in the middle of our final leg of manufacturing. This is it.
Here are the final specs of the game SKUs:
Dimensions: L- 14.9 x W - 8.6 x H - 6.7 (inches)
Weight: 4.2 kg / 9.25 lbs
Card Count: 783
Dimensions: L- 14.9 x W - 8.6 x 5.1 (inches)
Weight: 3.5 kg / 7.7 lbs
Card Count: 678
Dimensions: L- 14.9 x W - 8.6 x 6.3 (inches)
Weight: 4.1kg / 9 lbs
Card Count: 715
- Everything Bundle: (SHASN Standalone + AZADI Standalone + All Add-Ons)
Dimensions: L- 14.9 x W - 8.6 x 5.1 (inches) + L- 14.9 x W - 8.6 x H - 6.7 (inches)
Weight: 7.7 kg / 17 lbs
Card Count: 2055
Revolution sure doesn’t come light or easy! But the light at the end of the tunnel draws closer.
Until next time,
Abhishek Lamba and Zain Memon
Production Update!
about 1 year ago
– Thu, Dec 21, 2023 at 03:11:53 AM
Greetings fellow rebels!
We apologise for the lag in communication. One of us had to take some time off recently due to some difficult, personal reasons. But we're working hard to make sure AZADI is extremely high-quality and in your hands soon.
An update on the manufacturing front: as you already know, SHASN+AZADI is a mammoth game which boasts of ~2200 cards. The sheer size and scope of the game has proven to be a challenge, causing unfortunate delays in manufacturing. The voter pegs barely fit inside the box - we had to rethink and rework the size of the box, which took some back and forth. We’ve been working with the manufacturers to solve a number of quality of life issues as well. While these delays are regrettable, they have been necessary to create the durable, high-quality game that we have promised you. Take a look at the end of the update for more details about some of the recent corrections and instructions we've had to send to the manufacturer.
Also, a note on card sleeving - we've decided not to design the game box for all the cards to be sleeved. There are a few reasons for this:
- To fit ~2200 sleeved cards in one box will increase the size of the box dramatically.
- It is not feasible to sleeve so many cards. It’ll be expensive and cumbersome, to say the least.
- Many of AZADI's cards are also a custom size, making sleeving all the more difficult.
This is just one of the many decisions we've pored over long and hard to ensure that we make a product that we will be proud of, and you receive a product that you will be proud to own.
Mark your calendars - address lock will now happen by the end of January! Until then, we wish you happy holidays!
Long live the revolution,
Abhishek Lamba and Zain Memon
Production Update & Address Lock
over 1 year ago
– Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 08:47:09 AM
Greetings fellow rebels!
Production Underway:
Firstly, production is in full swing and we are doing everything possible to ensure the quality is excellent. A key feature we are particularly excited about is the vacuum-formed insert, designed to create a seamless and organized gaming experience. SHASN: AZADI is a sprawling game, so keeping the playing space organized is crucial. The insert has two layers; the top layer is removable and holds components needed regularly during the game, while the bottom layer holds components required only once. However, we encountered some critical errors where pieces fit too snugly (making repacking a headache) or had so much space that they bounced around the box, creating a mess. Rest assured, we are working diligently with the manufacturers to resolve these issues and ensure a smooth and engaging experience for you and an insert experience that is on par with some of the best in the industry.
Here is a sneak peak!
Shipping Update:
We need your help to confirm the city to which your box will be shipped. This will enable us to calculate shipping rates and charge you accordingly. You can update the exact address via the pledge manager or by writing to us until the box reaches your country. We will post a reminder update 10 days prior.
Games For Change Awards:
Lastly, we are ecstatic to announce that AZADI has won the prestigious Games For Change Award in the category of "Best board or tabletop game for impact"! This accolade is not just ours but belongs to each and every one of you who believed in this project and supported us along the way. Your commitment to the cause has helped create a game that is not only entertaining but also educative and impactful.
Here is SHASN:AZADI producer Vinay Shukla receiving the award.
Thank you once again for your incredible support!
Long live the revolution,
Abhishek Lamba and Zain Memon
We're Nominated For An Award!
over 1 year ago
– Fri, Jul 07, 2023 at 04:49:34 AM
Greetings fellow rebels!
We have some exciting news for you. AZADI has been nominated for the prestigious Games For Change Awards, being held on July 19th in New York. We have been nominated for their inaugural "Best board or tabletop game for impact" award. Our revolution is spreading, and it wouldn't have been possible without you!
AZADI and the other nominees were featured in a polygon article recently. You can click this to read it. We're featured on the Games For Change website too!
When we started making this game, we wanted to reverse the narrative in popular media where the oppressors were presented as heroes and instead tell the story of the oppressed fighting back. We're so glad to see that the impact of such storytelling is being felt around the world. Once again, it's you who made this happen, and you who amplified our voice by adding your own to it. So let us say it a little louder for the people at the back - thank you!
Long live the revolution,
Abhishek Lamba and Zain Memon
