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The Royal Sea illustrated memory game

Created by Dave Hammond

An Illustrated memory game featuring the beautiful creatures of the deep.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Decks Are In!!! YAY!!!
almost 4 years ago – Thu, May 28, 2020 at 01:47:23 PM

Hey Everyone, the decks just arrived and they look awesome!! I will begin to send out all of your rewards over the next couple of days, some of you may receive more then one package based on the rewards you picked. 

The next step is that I will lock all of your surveys and addresses through BackerKit, so if you need to make a change do that now.

I am so excited to get these guys to all of you! and I hope you will be able to get lots of enjoyment out of the game this summer!

Dave

Production has started!
almost 4 years ago – Fri, May 01, 2020 at 11:51:05 AM

Thank you for getting your surveys back to me!!

Couple of updates:

  • If you haven’t completed your survey yet please do that over the next few days, also if you wanted to add any extra decks for prints do that now. I will lock the orders on Monday. You will still have the opportunity to update your address if there are any changes before I begin shipping, but this is the final call for any additions.
  • Production has started on the decks, and they are estimated to get to me in 6 weeks! Attached is a copy of the final box art, I am very excited for the way it turned out! Once I receive the decks I will send out another update and give you all a chance to update you mailing address if needed before I start shipping. Also if there is any changes in the decks getting to me I will let you know!

Thanks and stay safe!

Dave

Surveys have started to be sent.
almost 4 years ago – Wed, Apr 22, 2020 at 03:52:55 PM

I hope everyone is staying safe and well out there. I have been busy here finishing the surveys and talking with the printer.

The surveys will begin to be sent out today, Backerkit will send out a small group of surveys today just to test for errors, after they are sent back I will be able to send out the survey to everyone. So keep an eye out for that email , and I will send out another update once the remainder of the surveys are sent.

My printer has stated that they are working at full capacity, but they also have let me know that they do expect delays in shipping. I will keep you all up to date with any news I get for them as they are working on getting the game back to me.

I am currently waiting for them to send me the print template for the custom tuck box, once I have that we are good to go and we can begin production, so please get those surveys back to me as soon as your are able.

And if you have any questions about the surveys or the add ons, please reach out to be either through Kickstarter or email me directly @ [email protected]

Thank you for your continued support!

Dave

Fully Funded!! Thank You! Thank You!... So what’s next?
almost 4 years ago – Sun, Apr 12, 2020 at 12:51:49 PM

I am beyond grateful for all of your support to get this beautiful deck funded! This is the ultimate culmination of years of love and hard work poured into these characters, and I can not express how much it means that you all love these guys enough to help me take that final step and bring them to life!

So what’s next...

  • Kickstarter will start collection funds from you over the next few days. If there is a issue with your payment Kickstarter will contact you directly.
  • After Kickstarter has collected the funds they will be released to me. (Usually takes about a week.)
  • In the mean time, look for a survey by the end of the week that will be sent from BackerKit, (this will be sent to the email you have connected to your Kickstarter account.) The email will allow me to get a final count of the number of decks needed and all the extras you all have chosen.
  • As I said the artwork is totally finished and I have produced a prototype to check the quality. The only design work let to do is finalize the art for the tuck box and send that off to the printer.
  • So once I have your survey responses I will be able to get production started.

Again I am so humbled and honored that you have chosen to back this project and look forward to presenting you with an awesome memory game deck!

Follow me on Facebook for news about The Royal Sea project as well as other projects I am currently working on!

Dave Anthony Art

12 Days to Go! Tune in for Facebook Live events this week
almost 4 years ago – Tue, Mar 31, 2020 at 06:43:39 AM

As we continue to battle cabin fever and Covid-19 I just wanted to take a moment and personally thank each of the 20 backers who have put their faith (and their money) into this project!

Since most of us are stuck at home, and looking for enrichment activities for the little ones or even ourselves, I have begun a series of Facebook live events, teaching how to sketch the different characters of the Royal Sea. This weeks schedule is.

  • Tuesday 3/31 @7pmEST How to draw Jellyfish
  • Thursday 4/2 @7pmEST How to draw Angelfish

I would love it if you could join us! The more the merrier! The Facebook Page can be found here: DaveAnthonyArt

Your continued support is so important during this very uncertain time, please share this project or these events with your friends, and on your social media. The more people who know about the Royal Sea the better chance we have of making it over the finish line!

I also wanted to share some larger images of the print rewards we have available to add on. Each of these are exclusive to Kickstarter backers. 

Exclusive Prints

 Brenton

 Esmeralda

 Sherman

Archie 

 Kai

Each print is 8x10, brilliantly reproduced on high quality paper with a beautiful matte coating. Ready for framing. To get one of these prints simply increase your pledge by $10 for each print you would like. During the survey you receive after the campaign you will choose how you would like your extra funds allocated.