FAQ: Dance of Muses - A Fascinating Pure Strategy Board Game
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[GAME] How the game plays like?

Dance of Muses uses the mechanics of Tile placement, Tile movement, Dice placement and Dice control to deliver a brand new gaming experience. Games with similar feeling could be Ravensburger’s Labyrinth, Carcassone, Kingdomino, Kingsburg, Roll for the galaxy, Formula Dé… But it also has the taste of classic abstracts like Chess or Backgammon.

Last updated: February 05, 2024 09:56

[GAME] Will I be able to play the game?

Dance of Muses is a very simple game with few rules. You can learn it in minutes, and play it forever, since the strategies are profound. It’s “easy to learn, hard to master”, like many classic games as Chess or Checkers. It’s perfect for new players of all ages, wonderful to play in the family, and will also accomodate more demanding players like expert chess enthusiasts.

All components colors will be tested to be colour-blind friendly.

Last updated: February 02, 2024 10:34

[GAME] Can I try the game before I back it?

Yes! You can play it totally free, without downloading or registering anything on Tabletopia from here: https://tabletopia.com/games/dance_of_muses

You can also play it on Tabletop Simulator (it’s a better version, if you ask us) subscribing here: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3132001199

Last updated: February 03, 2024 08:57

[GAME] Does the Cloth Bag can contain everything included in the Deluxe version?

Yes, the bag should fit everything, including the 2 main expansions, given that they are stored “naked”, without boxes.

Last updated: April 23, 2024 07:44

[LANGUAGES] Do I need to know English or Italian to play?

No! Dance of Muses is language independent, meaning that there is no text to read on the game components. The rulebook will be included in the box in English and Italian. Downloadable digital rules will be available in German, French, Spanish and Greek.

Last updated: April 23, 2024 07:44

[FULLFILLMENT] When the game will be released?

The base game is complete, but we need to see the end of the campaign to understand which Stretch Goals we will have to additionally produce. While the Print&Play will be delivered very soon after the campaign, we hope to be able to deliver the physical copies before the end of 2024. But just to be sure, we set the fulfilment in the first half of 2025.

Last updated: April 23, 2024 07:44

[KICKSTARTER] Why should I back this campaign now?

Retail Uncertainty: Our licensing is managed by M.O.B. Vanguard, but there’s no guarantee that Dance Of Muses will be available in every country. Backing on Kickstarter is the best way to ensure you don’t miss out.

Reserve special discounted prices! All the bundles in this campaign will be cheaper than the MSRP!

All the “Kickstarter Exclusive” (Cloth Bag, Postcards, Poster and Playmat) will be printed in limited quantities, available only in this campaign!

Thanks to Kickstarter we will be able to improve the game beyond the standards, thanks to the Stretch Goals! You will be amazed by the result we can achieve together!

Last but not least: support a 2-people independent reality like Space Otter! we simply CAN’T MAKE THIS GAME WITHOUT YOU!

Last updated: April 23, 2024 07:44

[KICKSTARTER] I’m new to Kickstarter. How can I support this project?

1) Create an Account (if you haven’t already). 2) Click the green “Back this Project” Button in the top right. 3) Pick the reward you want and hit the green “Continue” button. 4) Choose Add-Ons (if you want them) and then hit again the “Continue” green button. 5) Insert or choose your favorite payment method. Please note that your credit card will be charged only AFTER the ending of the campaign. 6) We’ll be in touch with you after that, explaining all the next steps. :)

Last updated: April 23, 2024 07:44

[KICKSTARTER] Can I change my pledge?

Yes, if the campaign hasn’t ended yet, you can adjust your pledge any time on Kickstarter before the campaign ends. If the campaign ended, you’ll be able to change your final order in our Pledge Manager (we’ll keep you posted on how to do it, don’t worry!)

Last updated: April 23, 2024 07:44

[KICKSTARTER] Can I get a refund?

Until the campaign is over, nothing is charged on your card, so you can simply cancel your pledge by clicking the green “Manage my pledge” button, up right.

If the campaign is over, please read our refund policy in the “Terms & Conditions” section on the bottom of the Kickstarter campaign page for more details.

Last updated: April 23, 2024 07:44

[KICKSTARTER] Can I buy more copies / Can I buy through a Buying Group?

Getting multiple copies shipped to a single destination will reduce your shipping costs per copy.

You can add additional copies of the not-limited pledges via the add-ons section when you make your pledge, or by clicking the green “Manage my pledge” button, up right.

Please note that specific shipping fees will be calculated in the Pledge Manager when we’ll be ready to ship.

Last updated: April 23, 2024 07:44

[EXCLUSIVES] Are the Kickstarter Exclusives REALLY exclusive?

The postcards, the poster, the cloth bag and the playmat are all exclusive for this campaign, meaning that we’ll produce them in smaller quantities and will not be available for retail. You can only obtain them by pledging this campaign! Please note that exceeding units from minimum printing quantity could still appear on the market.

Last updated: April 23, 2024 07:44

[EXPANSIONS] How does the Token Expansion work exactly?

Each token is a single “mini expansion”, with the Divine power you can read in the dedicated paragraph in the campaign.

The rules are very simple: at the end of you turn, you can decide to put ONE token into play, OR move one already in play.

Once a token is in play, you can only move it, never remove it from the game.

Combining the 6 tokens (plus another element which is a stretch goal), you can vary strategy and even winning condition with a grand total of 576 combinations!

Last updated: April 23, 2024 07:44

[EXPANSIONS] Do I need all the expansions?

All 6 mini-expansions (the 6 tokens included in the “Divine Interventions” expansion) are unique, work within the base game in a different way and add strategy variations. They can also be mixed up together, generating an astounding 576 combination of game variants! So, it’s really on your taste.

Last updated: April 23, 2024 07:44

[EXPANSIONS] Why do I need the Alternative Dice?

You actually don’t. To play the “long version” of Dance of Muses, you just need an additional set of dice for each player. So, you can use your own favorited dice. But keep in mind that our Stretch Goals apply to ALL of our products, including our alternative dice sets.

Last updated: April 23, 2024 07:44

[PLEDGE MANAGER] What is a Pledge Manager and how can I access it?

A pledge manager is a website to manage your Kickstarter rewards post-campaign. You will need to confirm your order and shipping address in the pledge manager, and you’ll be able to pay the shipping fee when we’ll be ready to ship. We will provide specific instructions to your email, with a link to complete your order, don’t worry!

Last updated: April 23, 2024 07:44

[SHIPPING & TAXES] What does "custom friendly shipping" mean?

It means that the game is shipped to you from within your country, so there will be no customs to be paid.

Last updated: April 23, 2024 07:44

[SHIPPING & TAXES] Are local sales taxes like VAT included in the pledge?

The shipping fee includes tax such as IVA or VAT. But since local taxes differ from country to country, additional taxes may apply to your imported package. Local sales taxes will be eventually charged in the Pledge Manager, post-campaign.

Last updated: April 23, 2024 07:44

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