Julian Birke
Here, I document my journey of creating the Ultimate strategy board game over the past ten years. This game combines resource management, battle tactics, and overall strategy into a fun, easy-to-play experience. Join me for behind-the-scenes looks at game development, from initial ideas and design concepts to prototyping and production. Whether you're a board game enthusiast, a fellow designer, or simply love the creative process, there's something here for you. Subscribe and hit the notification bell for updates, and let's enjoy this adventure together!
Julian Birke
20k Subs! 🎉 Thank you all!
We've basically doubled the size of the channel in the last 2 months. I can't thank you all enough for the support and for coming along the journey.
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Julian Birke
This campaign has officially gone far beyond anything I expected.
Thank you to everyone who has backed, shared, and supported it. I'm incredibly grateful for how far this has come-And we're still going!
LIVE on Kickstarter.
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First Kickstarter review is in! Take a minute to see what ‪@thegimpygamer‬​ had to say about the campaign so far. I think he gave a fair and unbiased review. In hindsight, I may have done a few things different but either way I appreciate him shouting out the game!
https://youtu.be/LFsqeuLZFJU?si=nYUb9...
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I genuinely don’t know what to say other than thank you.
After years of designing, testing, illustrating, revising, filming, and sharing the journey of Pincer: A Gentleman’s War, seeing this campaign cross $100,000 on Day 1 is surreal.
Pincer: A Gentleman’s War — now live on Kickstarter
Standard Edition — $59
The complete Pincer experience (single-sided board).
Deluxe Edition — $89
Upgraded components including a double-sided board, washed miniatures, linen-finish cards, engraved dice, and Spot UV details.
Loose Tiles Add-On — $19
76 double-sided hex tiles and a 10-part puzzle frame so you can shape your own world.
Thank you to everyone who has backed, shared, commented, watched the videos, playtested the game, or followed this project over the years. You made this possible.
History waits to be written. Great battles will decide your fate.
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10 years of prototypes. Some of this stuff I haven't looked at in a long time, it's crazy to see how far the game has come.
The last entry of my design Journey series Will premiere on YouTube at 11AM CDT. It's sort of bittersweet, there's always been a 'next thing' to share with everyone about updated rules, new artwork, prototypes, etc. But now, the game is complete and the kickstarter launches in 2 days (Tuesday).
Thank you for coming along this journey with me, look out for the final video tomorrow, the full trailer on Tuesday and most importantly, the kickstarter launch! A new chapter is upon us—I'll talk to you soon, farewell.
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🚨 9 DAYS TO GO. 🚨
⚔️ Kickstarter launches September 1 at 10:00 AM CT.
We’re officially in the final countdown.
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Wow, 4k waiting for launch!
Who's ready for September 1st??
www.kickstarter.com/projects/juilanbirke/pincer-a-…
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I haven't really thought about this until now, but does anyone think it would be cool to offer some sort of Dice Tower in the Kickstarter? I was thinking that, or maybe some sort of 'wood assembled' fort that each player places their pieces on—like a little cut out insert that you put together, that looks like the fort from the game. Thoughts?
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I'm extremely pleased to announce that Panda Game Manufacturing will be manufacturing Pincer: A Gentleman's War.
Their customer service and support throughout this process has been phenomenal, and it's been a huge weight off my shoulders knowing the game is going to be in such good hands.
So many of you have been following Pincer for a long time and are waiting to finally have the game in your hands. I have no doubt Panda will deliver the level of quality I've always wanted for it.
I'm incredibly excited to be working with them and to take another big step toward making Pincer a reality.
The Kickstarter launches September 1st. Be ready!
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