Final checkings before sending everything out to the manufacturer!
20 days ago
– Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 03:20:43 AM
Hey everyone,
It’s been a little quiet from our side. Not because things slowed down, quite the opposite.
We’ve been working non-stop finishing the game. Rulebook open, cards spread out, late nights polishing interactions and checking edge cases. Our rules & text editor Kevin went through everything a second time, and after that we did one more full pass ourselves. We’re now implementing the final tiny edits.
Playtesting is complete. The balance feels strong, the chaos is intact, big plays are still very much alive. It feels like Goblin Party, just sharper.
We also decided to add something: cardboard Damage Markers will be included in the box. We didn’t advertise it during the campaign. It’s not a stretch goal. We just felt it improves the experience, so we added it. This helps you keep track of any Goblins have been boosted.
The Warchiefs also received visual refinements for clarity and readability. Nothing dramatic, just cleaner, stronger, better.
And now the big step: we are sending the final files to the printer this weekend.
From here it’s the pre-production sample… and then manufacturing.
Goblin Party is about to become real.
Thank you for your patience while we’ve been deep in the goblin cave. We will keep you posted when the actual manufacturing starts!
Eric & Lars
Bandit Board Games
Almost There: Playtesting, Polish, and the 5 Outriders
2 months ago
– Thu, Jan 15, 2026 at 03:32:05 AM
Hey everyone!
Two more weeks before we send all the files to the manufacturer for checking, we’re really in the final stages now! That means lots of heavy playtesting, visual fine-tuning, and making sure the rulebook is something anyone can pick up and actually enjoy learning from.
Last time we shared the Hobgoblin variations, and a lot of you were excited to see more. So for this update, we’ve lined up the 5 Outriders, each with their own unique mount that fits their clan.
We’re still having a ton of fun playtesting, and it’s been really encouraging to see how well everything is coming together. We’re getting close to actual printing, which still feels a little unreal.
If you still want to grab a copy of Goblin Party, the Late Pledge will close once we send the files, so make sure to secure yours while you still can on BackerKit.
We can’t wait to get Goblin Party to your table!
Cheers,
Lars & Eric
Artwork Finalization: Right on Track for the New Year!
3 months ago
– Tue, Dec 16, 2025 at 06:01:45 AM
Hey everyone,
It’s been almost four weeks since our last update, and we’ve hit some big milestones!
Eric has officially finished drawing all the Warchiefs, Monsters, and even the fund-goal goblins, giving several clans brand-new unique artwork. The only illustration still remaining is the printed cardboard inlay for the box, after that, the art side will be 100% complete.
We’re right on schedule to have all files finalized by the end of January. From here on out, the focus is on cleaning up the last typos in the rulebook, completing final rounds of playtesting, and making sure every detail, from the back of the box to the final page of the rulebook, is accurate and ready for print.
For anyone still looking to hop on board and grab a copy of Goblin Party, the late pledge will stay open until we send the order out in January. You can find it here on BackerKit.
Here’s a look at our Hobgoblin, featuring five different blade options, each designed to represent their clan.
Wishing you all happy holidays and a great start to the new year. See you in January!
Cheers,
Lars & Eric
Bandit Board Games
Rulebook Update, Final Drawings & Late Pledge open!
4 months ago
– Sun, Nov 16, 2025 at 02:10:50 AM
Hey everyone!
Quick update from us, and good news for anyone who missed the campaign: late pledges are now open. You can still hop in here: https://goblin-party.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
Late pledges will stay open until we send everything to the manufacturer in January.
Now onto the progress.
The rulebook just received a big overhaul from our editor. It is in much better shape now, and we are really happy with how it is coming together. If you want to take a look: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-NZ5V1rY7IRNwmqnS-5WXoYoqv4Zj8nJ/view?usp=drive_link
Remember, visually it might still change a bit!
On the art side, we have wrapped up all the Heroes and Warchiefs. Only a handful of monsters remain for the Monsters of the Deep expansion, so we are getting close to the finish line there as well.
Once those last pieces are in, we will be doing a few final playtesting sessions to make sure everything is balanced and behaving the way it should.
We are still on track to send all the files to the manufacturer in January. If everything continues at this pace, we are looking good for our April and May shipping window.
Thank you again for all your support and patience. This project is shaping up into something we are incredibly proud of. More updates soon!
Cheers,
Eric & Lars
Bandit Board Games
🎉We Did It! 1,313 Backers Made Goblin Party Real!
5 months ago
– Sun, Oct 12, 2025 at 07:48:35 AM
1313 Backers!
What an incredible milestone, 1,313 of you joined us to bring Goblin Party to life! We can’t thank you enough for the overwhelming support. It still feels unreal that so many people believe in our little goblin-filled dream.
We also had a fun coincidence: our company name is Bandit Board Games, and the number of backers (1313) reflects that, BB. Love it when the stars align like that!
Some Fun Stats
- Our first backer came from way down under in Australia (cheers, mate!).
- Our last backer joined us from Canada, so this journey stretched all the way from the south to the north.
- We finished with €81,577 raised, 1,313 backers, and 1,087% funded!
- An amazing 29% of our Kickstarter followers pledged, almost triple the Kickstarter average of about 10%!
What’s Next
These last 30 days have been very hectic, so first we’re taking a few days off to let everything land. After that we’ll be:
- Finalizing all the files and artwork.
- Putting the finishing touches on the rulebook and balancing.
- Moving full speed into manufacturing Goblin Party.
To keep things smooth (and inboxes happy), we’ll switch to only major updatesfrom here on out.
From the bottom of our hearts: thank you for making this dream a reality. We couldn’t be happier, and we can’t wait to get Goblin Party into your hands.
Cheers,
Eric & Lars
Bandit Board Games
