How Big Is the Box?
10 x 10 x 2 inches!
The box I hold in the video is a prototype box made by Game Crafter. They do not offer smaller sizes.
Last updated: March 12, 2025 16:25
Will POND be available in retail?
Currently Brother Ming Games has no retail presence. If I can get POND into retail, I certainly would.
The Backerkit Edition of POND will only be available through this backerkit campaign.
The Deluxe Edition of POND might be available on my website IF there is enough funding and interest.
Last updated: March 06, 2025 22:32
Will VAT be collected?
I am collecting VAT for EU, UK, and AUS customers. Backers from these areas will have their games delivered out of the UK and VAT will be collected up front, meaning packages will be delivered directly to your door step without needing to pay VAT yourself to release your package.
Last updated: March 06, 2025 22:34
How will I give my name for credit in rulebook?
For those of you who back at the Indie Hero tier, your names will be collected via the pledge manager.
Last updated: March 06, 2025 22:35
How will shipping addresses be collected for my pledge?
After the campaign ends, a survey, aka Pledge Manager, will be emailed to you.
This will collect your shipping address, choices for any items that has options (such as shirt size), and anything else needed for your pledge to be completed.
Last updated: March 06, 2025 22:36
When will shipping costs be collected?
Shipping costs will only be collected when we are ready to ship the games to you. You will be asked to pay for shipping via the pledge manager when we have all of the games and are ready to ship.
Last updated: March 06, 2025 22:37
Will there be late pledges after the campaign ends?
Yes, there will be a late pledge store for anyone who misses the campaign. However prices may be raised as we get closer to delivery.
Last updated: March 06, 2025 22:38
Can I get additional copies of POND?
Yes! You can add additional copies of POND to your pledge via add ons when you go to back the project.
Last updated: March 06, 2025 22:38
What languages will POND be in?
Currently, English is the only planned language.
Any localizations would be handled by a localization company who would collect orders on their own, not through me.
I currently only have connections with localization companies in China.
Last updated: March 06, 2025 22:39
What quality / material are the cards?
Very high quality! I am a card gamer at heart and all of my projects have always featured very high quality card stock. POND will be no exception with 310 GSM black core cards and a smooth glossy poker oil finish.
Last updated: March 06, 2025 22:40
What size will the cards be?
Standard Euro/Asian poker size: - 63 x 88 mm - 2.48 × 3.46 in
Last updated: March 06, 2025 22:41
Will you replace components?
If you are missing a part, break a part or lose a part, I will be happy to replace it for you for free.
A support form will be widely available and I am always just 1 email away and am also very active on the Brother Ming Games discord server.
Shipping will only be covered for the first instance of replacement part requests. This policy will be honored for as long as I am in business which hopefully will be a very long time.
Last updated: March 06, 2025 22:42
What does it mean to "Back" this project?
When you back a project, you are functionally pre-ordering the product. That means you’ll get it once it’s produced. Besides getting the product itself, you’re also joining a community. Follow along the production process, take part in important surveys and give the creator valuable feedback.
The main difference between a crowdfunding campaign and a pre-order is that you will not be charged if the crowdfunding campaign does not reach it’s funding goal.
Last updated: March 06, 2025 22:43
When will POND be delivered?
The current estimate is Q2 of 2026.
Last updated: November 25, 2025 20:54
What is BackerKit?
BackerKit is a service that crowdfunded project creators use to keep track of hundreds to tens of thousands of backers—from shipping details, pledge levels, preferences and quantities, whether they have paid or had their card declined, special notes, and everything in between!
The BackerKit software and support team is independent from the campaign’s project team—BackerKit does not handle the actual reward shipping. For more information about the preparation or delivery status of your rewards, please check the project's updates page.
How does BackerKit work?
After the campaign ends, the project creator will send you an email with a unique link to your survey. You can check out a walkthrough of the process here.
I never received my invitation. How do I complete the survey?
The most common reasons for not receiving a survey email is that you may be checking an email inbox different from the email address you used to sign up with Kickstarter, Indiegogo or Tilt Pro account, or it may be caught in your spam filter.
Confirm that the email address you are searching matches the email address tied to your Kickstarter, Indiegogo, or Tilt Pro account. If that doesn’t work, then try checking your spam, junk or promotions folders. You can also search for "backerkit” in your inbox.
To resend the survey to yourself, visit the project page and input the email address associated with your Kickstarter, Indiegogo or Tilt Pro account.
How do I update my shipping address?
BackerKit allows you to update your shipping address until the shipping addresses are locked by the project creator. To update your address, go back to your BackerKit survey by inputting your email here.
When will my order be shipped, charged or locked?
That is handled directly by the project creator. BackerKit functions independently of the project itself, so we do not have control of their physical shipping timeline. If you want to check on the project’s status, we recommend reading over the project's updates page.
I completed the survey, but haven't received my rewards yet. When will they arrive?
As BackerKit does not actually handle any rewards or shipping, the best way to stay updated on the shipping timeline would be to check out the project's updates page.