Happy New Year!Chefs!
8 months ago
– Thu, Jan 01, 2026 at 07:32:33 AM
Happy New Year!Chefs!
A co-op board game of enchanted cooking and hidden secrets.
Happy New Year!Chefs!
As our Kickstarter journey for Cauldron Call comes to a close, we find ourselves feeling deeply grateful this Thanksgiving. To celebrate the season and thank each of you, we’re excited to unlock a special Thanksgiving-themed Shadow Feast Order card - Leftover Turkey Sandwich!
We’ll keep you updated every month as we bring Cauldron Call to your table. Here’s what comes next:
Pledge Manager & Shipping
We’ll use BackerKit to manage pledges and shipping. To account for changing shipping costs, we’ll collect fees closer to delivery—this helps us offer you the fairest price and pass on any savings. Here’s the process:
We estimate in March 2026, you’ll get a BackerKit email to:
– Confirm your pledge
– Add any extra items
Closer to shipping, you’ll receive another email to:
– Pay for shipping cost
Missed the Campaign?
You or your friends can still join via the Late Pledge option on our Kickstarter page.
Already Backed?
You’re all set! We’ll notify you when the pledge manager opens.
We’re so thankful for your support for Cauldron Call. Whether it’s Thanksgiving or any game night ahead, we hope this game brings warmth and fun to your gatherings.
Questions? Reach us at [email protected]. We’ll be back next month with our first development update!
Let's keep cooking together,
The Cauldron Keepers
We are thrilled to announce that our project has been selected as a "Project We Love" by Kickstarter! This recognition would not have been possible without the incredible support from all our backers—thank you!
As we mentioned in our application, we are innovating by making board games more accessible to a wider audience without sacrificing depth. Cauldron Call is designed around a unique blend of an intuitive cooking theme, technology components, and dynamic challenges set in a magical world. Players can grasp the game within minutes, yet it offers strategic layers that unfold over many plays.
In other exciting news, we have just received confirmation that The Dice Tower's preview video will be released next Monday morning. We will promptly update our campaign page with the link as soon as it's live!
Let's keep cooking together,
The Cauldron Keepers
Incredible! Thanks to your phenomenal support, we've officially unlocked our two COMMUNITY Stretch Goals! (The first four were our pre-unlocked goals.) That's right! Our newly unlocked feature is Bluetooth functionality for the cauldron!
The Bluetooth feature is mainly for future-proofing—it gives us the flexibility to add new mechanics and gameplay features for the cauldron down the road. We love our cauldron and want it to stay magical and relevant for a long time.
Just to be clear: the game does not require an app. It’s fully playable straight out of the box!
We're also excited to share some behind-the-scenes stories about the cauldron! Regarding the lighting effects: we experimented with multiple light-guiding solutions to channel the light from the PCB onto the dragon scales on the casing. The scales themselves are purple, so even white light will shine through with a purple glow.
You might be wondering about the design—why there’s a dragon, and why it moves. All of this is rooted in a backstory that we’ve crafted.
The design and testing process took a very long time. Our R&D team made countless adjustments to both the hardware and software before finally achieving the effect we wanted. The cauldron can now be easily adjusted according to gameplay needs—such as when it starts moving, its frequency, speed, direction, and more. We’re also planning to program different modes to create varied in-game effects.
To retain Bluetooth functionality, we ultimately opted for a higher-cost chip with built-in Bluetooth support. We believe that for a smart hardware product like this, ensuring long-term adaptability and keeping the experience fresh is essential—even if it comes at a slightly higher cost. If there’s anything else you’d like to know about the project, feel free to let us know in the comments.
Let's keep cooking together,
The Cauldron Keepers
Hi Backers!
Today we're thrilled to unveil the "Over the Wall" Halloween Mini-Expansion! This spooky addition brings two major gameplay features:
Expanded World Map
The gameplay now extends beyond the kitchen walls! Players must climb over the walls to gather special ingredients—raising the challenge as this requires consuming extra action points.
Magical Dish Enchantment
Completed dishes now require an enchanting process before serving. Different magical seasonings will apply unique effects to your creation, which can ultimately lead to glorious success or messy failure!
Hope you like this expansion! Share your thoughts in the comments — your creativity could help shape a better version.
Let’s cook up some magic together!
The Cauldron Keepers