All On Board!🎲VR platform for board games

All on Board! at the UK Games Expo 2023
over 1 year ago – Tue, Jun 13, 2023 at 07:51:24 AM

Dear Backers,

We've just returned from the UK Games Expo, and what a journey it's been! The gaming community's enthusiasm, energy, and good reception have truly left us in awe. We're thrilled to share that All on Board! received an overwhelmingly positive response, and we owe it all to supporters like you!

It was such a rewarding experience to see people enjoy the game and share their feedback. Our booth was buzzing all weekend!

Your continuous support and belief in our project are what brought us to this point. We want to thank each and every one of you for being part of this incredible journey. Your feedback, encouragement, and pledges have not only helped shape All on Board! but have also motivated us to strive for the best possible gaming experience.

With UK Games Expo behind us, the development resumes. On one side, the work on new features and games continues, and on the other side, we are already giving the finishing touches to our next prototype release, coming on Sept. 12th! All backers with Early Access will be able to try out the awesome Istanbul board game using their Meta Quest 2 and/or SteamVR devices.

Last but not least, we take this opportunity to remind you that our latest Dev Diary is now available!

Follow our development team while preparing the demo we showed in Birmingham.

Once again, thank you for being on board with us!

Best regards

Exciting News: Istanbul Playable in Backer's Alpha + Future Development Updates!
over 1 year ago – Mon, May 22, 2023 at 07:19:14 AM

We're thrilled to bring you some exciting news!

We're delighted to announce that the playable version of Istanbul will be included in our upcoming Backer’s Alpha, slated for release on September 12th.

About this New Alpha

Our primary focus in this alpha is to showcase the current state of the platform. Over the past month, we've been providing updates on our progress through regular social media posts and our Dev Diary series. On September 12th, it'll be your turn to try it out firsthand!

Additionally, this alpha marks the first time that you'll get a sneak peek of the licensed content on All On Board!

A massive shout out to our incredible partner, Pegasus Spiele. They've generously allowed us to share this preview version of their awesome eurogame, “Istanbul,” with all of our “Starter Kit” (and above) backers.

What’s included?

You will be able to play full games of Istanbul, with up to four other backers, in what we call “Sandbox” mode. The alpha is fully cross-platform compatible, enabling you to play from Meta Quest 2 (standalone) or PCVR.

Sandbox mode implies no rule enforcement. Therefore, some familiarity with the game's rules will be necessary. However, we will provide learning materials to assist you.

Our main goal with this alpha was to offer an intuitive and natural experience as close as possible to real-world gaming. We eagerly await your feedback on the gameplay, as this will help us make further improvements to the platform.

Can’t wait to play!

At this stage, spreading awareness about All On Board! is crucial for a successful launch in the future.

We have recently reached a stage where the game operates smoothly within the controlled environment of our studio (or a show-floor). However, it will still require a bit more time for adequate testing before it can be sent out to our backers' homes.

If you have the opportunity to visit UKGE (Birmingham, UK, June 2nd-4th) or Gamescom (Cologne, Germany, August 23rd-27th), please come and see us. We would love to meet you and play a game of Istanbul together!

What’s next?

Our development team remains fully committed to achieving our goal of creating the most engaging platform for VR board games.

During the early stages of development, we've concentrated on delivering a satisfying version of Istanbul. However, at the same time, our team has been hard at work developing other vital systems for All On Board! These include Unreal 5 support, a modding and editor system, and the new avatars.

Throughout 2023, we will be releasing more alpha builds, this time with a focus on showcasing and playtesting some of these new systems. Stay tuned for more details on this!

Game Expo 2023 and upcoming Dev Diary episode.
over 1 year ago – Wed, May 10, 2023 at 08:27:02 AM

Hello dear backers! May is here and we're thrilled to update you on the progress of All on Board! 

This month is packed with exciting news that we're eager to share with you.

UK Game Expo 2023

First of all, we have some amazing news to share:

All on Board! will be attending the UK Game Expo this year 🙌🛬

You'll be able to find us at The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham from June 2 to 4.

Come visit us in Hall 1, booth number 1-852 for the unique chance to try a “work in progress” version of our revolutionary platform!! We'd love to hear your impressions!  😊

In addition, we invite you to follow us on social media to keep up with our coverage of the event. We'll be posting updates, photos, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of All on Board!'s presence at the UKGE, so be sure to give us a follow on Twitter and our Discord server.

A new episode for our Dev Diaries is on its way

In the meantime, we've been making great progress on our platform.

We're focused on fine-tuning our platform to provide the best possible user experience, striving for natural and intuitive interactions that replicate real-world sensations.

Some of the areas we're currently tackling include immersive environments for each game, a new coin system, the implementation of dice, and improved card visibility - just to name a few!

Our next development video diary is in the final stages of editing and will be released soon, so keep an eye out for it. We're excited to show you all the hard work we've been putting in.

Thanks for your support! We hope to see you online and soon also in person!

All on Board! Dev Diary 3 - First of Many
over 1 year ago – Thu, Mar 09, 2023 at 09:12:43 AM

Exciting news! Our Dev Diary is back with episode 3 🎥

In this episode, we're proud to announce a major milestone in the development of All on Board! - we have completed a game of Istanbul in VR, bringing us one step closer to developing our other licensed titles.

We also show you how was the reception of our first prototype for backers in December, as well as the play session with backers that we celebrated in February.

All this is accompanied by the presentation of our new teammates and the introduction of the new “sandbox mode”.

Join us in our Discord community to share your feedback and get your backer role in case you don't have it yet: https://discord.com/invite/tP6UkMgj8G

Stay tuned for more updates on our progress!

Thanks for your support! <3

February Update - Improvements and Game Progress
over 1 year ago – Fri, Feb 24, 2023 at 06:25:10 AM

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