March 2022 Update – New Games from XYZ Game Labs

March 2022 Update – New Games from XYZ Game Labs

ArchRavels: Magic Socks To all of our ArchRavels fans we’ve got some exciting news to share with you. We’re working on an expansion of our fiber arts board game, ArchRavels: Magic Socks.  The expansion will Increase the player count to (6) six players Add (2) two new player types Add (4) four new characters to choose from Increase player abilities…

ArchRavels Blank Proof Photos & Yarn Bowl Experiment!

ArchRavels Blank Proof Photos & Yarn Bowl Experiment!

Hi Crafters! We have a few exciting sneak peeks to share with you as a big thanks for supporting ArchRavels! Blank Proofs Here’s a photo of the blank proofs we received from the manufacturer. Because these are blanks there are no colors. Also please keep in mind that the lighting may vary depending on the photo. Since you all may…

Yarn Bowl Results, Rulebook Preview, & BLM

Yarn Bowl Results, Rulebook Preview, & BLM

Yarn Bowl Swirl Results The voting had us on pins and needles. We’re so glad you actually blanketed us with votes. As it turns out the LARGE SWIRL CUTOUT won by a thread 87-83! Thank you all for participating! We tested the large cutout with the chits. Our lab results determined that unless you are literally playing ArchRavels during an earthquake…

Wooden Yarn Bowl Samples!

Wooden Yarn Bowl Samples!

Hi Crafters! As promised, we have beautiful photos of the deluxe, wooden yarn bowl samples. The bowls are made out of acacia wood with medium-dark wood stain. They hold about a quarter cup of yarn chits. So why are we showing two? We need your help! The yarn bowls have two different types of swirls to feed the yarn through.…

ArchRavels Quarantine Update!

ArchRavels Quarantine Update!

Hello, Crafters! Are you okay? Hang in there. We’re in strange times and XYZ Game Labs is very sorry for being silent for so long. We wanted to take some time as a company and as human beings to make sense of the world and the people around us as we grapple with the Coronavirus crisis. To put in perspective,…

Art Book Update & Gen Con!

Art Book Update & Gen Con!

Hey Everyone!  You’ve all been waiting patiently to hear about the art book so without further ado, here it is!     For those who didn’t watch: Bad News: There was a printing problem with the hardcover books and they have been re-ordered. It’ll be a few weeks until we receive them, and when we do we’ll ship them asap.…

Post-Fulfillment Update

Post-Fulfillment Update

Fulfillment Status Fulfillment of the game, shirts and posters is COMPLETE! All of these rewards have now been shipped! We’ve been getting a lot of awesome comments from our backers, we love that you’re enjoying the game as much as we enjoyed making it. For those of you who still have not received your reward packages, give it just a…

Inoka Worldwide! (And fulfillment update)

Inoka Worldwide! (And fulfillment update)

Inoka’s Global Conquest! We’ve been getting some questions about our International orders. Good news! Our global fulfillment partner has begun shipping International orders. To put in perspective just how far we’re shipping, we’ll be in every single time zone! Where’s my Book? Short version: It’s delayed because we had to switch vendors. Long Version: We’re working with a new vendor for the…

Thanks, Polar Vortex…

Thanks, Polar Vortex…

I know you’re all wondering where your Inoka is. Due to the Polar Vortex that traumatized the Midwest last week, our fulfiller was iced by USPS – literally. (USPS delayed pick up for a few days.) But it’s now back to normal operation. Orders are underway! Domestic orders that DO NOT include the art book were sent yesterday. Transit time…

Inoka Pick Up Party & Regional Tournament is BACK ON!

Inoka Pick Up Party & Regional Tournament is BACK ON!

Mark your calendars, meeples:  INOKA PICK UP PARTY & REGIONAL TOURNAMENT IS BACK ON! This coming Tuesday, February 5th we’ll be throwing our rescheduled Inoka Pick Up Party and Regional Tournament at [toggle Gaming]. Due to Durty Nellie’s fire, [toggle] will be held at the American Legion Post 690 at 122 Palatine Road, Palatine, IL from 6pm to 11PM. Finally, if you think you’ve got what it…