We did it together. Thank You.
10 months ago
– Wed, Aug 20, 2025 at 02:20:05 PM
🌱 Thank You from Team Vine
We can’t say this enough, Thank you. What began as a family project in our backyard garden has grown into something far bigger than we ever imagined. Because of you, our little game about green beans will soon be played at gaming tables, coffee shops, and picnic tables around the world. We’re grateful to each of you for being part of this journey. 💚
🗳️ Starting Player Meeple Vote Update
The community has spoken... well, at least so far! Remember, you can change your vote anytime, so this is still anyone’s game. Here’s where things stand:
Trowel: 2 Sun: 40 Gnome: 68 Watering Can: 102 (2nd place!) Snail: 166 (1st place!)
We’ve noticed some folks holding back or shifting votes while waiting to see if we’d reach the upgraded silk-screened components, and that brings us to our next announcement…
🎉 Late Pledges will still count towards Stretch Goals:
With late backing now open and support still coming in, we want to do something special. We had originally planned the 6th player addition (tiles + playmat) as a higher stretch goal, but because of the amazing support this community has shown, we’ve decided that:
👉 If we reach $90,000 in late pledges, we’ll unlock two huge upgrades:
Silk-screened starting player meeples
The 6th player addition, including a 6th bonus alternate playmat 🎨
📌What a 6th player means:
If you’re in the Deluxe + Playmat tier and we cross $90K, you’ll automatically receive a 6th playmat featuring alternate art at no extra cost. On top of that, everything originally designed for 5 players is now expanding to 6, (extra roots, extra tiles) thanks to how far this campaign has come. While pledges are now locked, you can still help us hit the milestone by sharing the campaign with your friends and fellow gamers, and don't worry, once the pledge manager is open you'll all be able to change your pledges, and add any and all playmats you want individually, or just go to the bundle tier and save.
We’re thrilled to offer this as a thank you to everyone who helped Vine grow. Adding a 6th player means bigger tables, more laughs, and more memories, and we couldn’t be happier to share that with you. 🌱
🎨 About That Alternate Artwork…
The 6th player content also comes with a brand-new alternate illustration. We know that artwork can play a big role in your decision about which tier to choose in the pledge manager, and we don’t want you to feel rushed.
We’ll share updates on the artwork as it develops, so you can see the direction we’re going and make an informed choice. Our goal is to give you the details you need, at the right time, so pledging stays exciting, not stressful.
🔎 What’s Next for Vine
And finally… about that hidden expansion. We’ve got a few exciting directions we’re exploring, and we’ll share more when the time is right. What we can say now is this: Vine is only the beginning. 🌿
Because of your support, we’re ready to keep growing, not just with Vine, but with sequels and future projects. Stay tuned. 👀
Kickstarter Exclusive 30% Discount for CavernHold Game Bags
10 months ago
– Sat, Aug 16, 2025 at 07:00:28 AM
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Next Stretch Goal Unlocked with Under A Week to Go, Plus International Backer News
10 months ago
– Wed, Aug 13, 2025 at 01:39:28 PM
🎉We’ve hit $60,000 Alternative Art unlocked! 🎉
Thanks to all of you *our amazing community*, we’ve reached the $60,000 stretch goal! This means alternative art variations for Vine Playmats are officially unlocked. 🍃
We’ve already started commissioning the new artwork from our talented artists. While we don’t have any sneak peeks just yet, we promise to share exciting updates and visuals as soon as they’re ready. Stay tuned! 👀🎨
⏳ Less than a week left, plenty of time to grow! 🚀
With under a week remaining in the campaign, there’s still enough of time to help us reach new heights. Every pledge counts — and every share helps bring Vine to even more players around the world! 🌍💚
🎯 Next goal: $70,000 Public Objectives Mini Expansion
At $70,000, we’ll unlock a brand-new mini expansion: Public Objectives included in every copy of the game.
These objectives add extra scoring layers on top of regular gameplay, giving you new ways to strategize and keep each game feeling fresh and unique. Even though Vine is different every time you play, every great engine builder knows that having a clear vision or plan is the key to a successful game strategy.
✈️ Update for International Backers 🌏
We hear you! We’ve been actively working to reduce shipping costs for our international backers, and we have formed a new partnership in order to offer you more affordable shipping options. Plus, with streamlined production and fulfillment, we’re aiming for a faster turnaround time at the end of the campaign, so you’ll get your copy of Vine sooner than expected! 📦💨
💡 For new backers considering joining the campaign
If you haven’t pledged yet, now’s a great time! Lower shipping costs and improved fulfillment mean your experience will be smoother, and you’ll be part of something growing bigger every day. Jump in before the campaign closes! 🚀🌱
Thank you for growing with us! 🌟
We couldn’t do this without your support! Your enthusiasm keeps us growing and improving Vine every day. Let’s make this last week count and unlock the next exciting chapter together!
Stretch Goals at Gen Con
10 months ago
– Mon, Aug 04, 2025 at 10:03:57 AM
🎉 We’ve hit $50,000, Now Let’s vote on the starting meeple! 🎉
Thanks to your incredible support, Vine has crossed the $50,000 milestone! To celebrate, we’re inviting You to help shape the game by voting on which starting meeple will be included.
Your options are:
💧 Watering Can, 🪴 Trowel, 🐌 Snail, ☀️ Sun, and 🧙 Garden Gnome
👉 Click here to cast your vote!
To make sure we keep it fair, we’re asking everyone to enter the email address associated with your Kickstarter account when you submit your choice. And here’s the best part: we’ll be keeping this form open throughout the campaign. One of our upcoming stretch goals may improve or evolve how these meeples are represented (👀), and if that changes how you feel about your pick, you’ll be able to go back in and update your vote later on.
Your feedback has been at the heart of this campaign since day one, and we can’t wait to see which icon takes the top spot!
Back from Gen Con, and full of gratitude 🌱
We just returned from Gen Con, and honestly… our hearts are full. Watching players light up as they pulled green bean tiles from the bag was a beautiful reminder of why we make games.
In spite of a late event listing, over 50 people stopped by to play a full game of Vine, and dozens of more curious gamers wandered over in the GIGANTIC stadium, and left excited. From quiet smiles to belly laughs, your energy keeps us going.
Vine will be back at Gen Con. You can count on that.
🎨 Updated Player Mats + a Stretch Goal Sneak Peek
We’re also excited to announce that we updated the final design for the Vine player mats! Our illustrator just completed the final artwork, and we’re thrilled with how they turned out. You’ll notice a richer, warmer color palette that brings the garden to life, along with the more ripe looking berries and cleaner, more inviting visuals. Take a look on the campaign page we think you’ll love the new vibe.
And since we’re talking about the mats... let’s talk about the next stretch goal. If we reach our $60,000 tier, we’ll unlock alternate artwork for the player mats. This means we’ll be able to commission entirely new art for the mats, giving players more variety and personality at the table. We already have some fun concepts in the works, but we’d love to hear from you! Feel free to drop your ideas, inspirations, or even moodboards in the comment section. We read every one.
From all of us on the Vine team: thank you again for being part of this journey. Whether you're growing with us at home or met us face-to-face in Indianapolis, we’re so glad you're here. Let’s keep building something beautiful together.
🌱 With gratitude,
~ The Vine Team
Stretch Goals and Gen Con News!
10 months ago
– Mon, Jul 28, 2025 at 08:47:40 AM
🌱 $40,000 Stretch Goal UNLOCKED Meet the Root Critters! 🐞🐛🦋
We just hit $40,000 and that means custom illustrated root tiles are coming to Vine!
Each player’s root tile will now feature unique artwork to match their color and an adorable bug companion, thanks to our talented illustrator Dave Testa. These charming little critters will add even more personality and warmth to your garden and we can’t wait for you to meet them.
Come Play Vine with Us at Gen Con This Week! 🎲
Are you going to Gen Con? So are we!
We’ll have scheduled playthroughs, designer meetups, and surprise goodies for anyone who stops us to say hi. (Follow CavernWire on Instagram for hints as to where to find us walking around) There are still some seats left at our demo events, but they’re filling up fast!
👉 Reserve your $2 Gen Con play session here
Help Vine Grow on BoardGameGeek!
Want to help us reach even more gamers (and unlock more stretch goals)?
Just take a moment to click the thumbs up next to Vine on the BoardGameGeek Gen Con Preview list. Even if you’re not attending, this boost makes a big difference in visibility.
👉 Click here to vote for Vine (It's free)
Thank you all for helping Vine continue to grow, we quite literally couldn't have done this without all of your help.
— Team CavernWire
