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Drawn Hungry: Play Like a Chef

Created by Jordan Mishra Johnson

A card game that feels like you’re competing on your favorite cooking show - without destroying the kitchen.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Games Will Be Here Any Day Now!
12 days ago – Wed, Oct 30, 2024 at 03:10:50 PM

1,500 units of Drawn Hungry have made their way across the Pacific Ocean and are now hanging out in a US Port, waiting to be processed through customs. I've been told games could be arriving here on my doorstep as soon as next week! 

We'll see how customs processing goes, I have heard some horror stories from other indie designers. As soon as games are delivered here to my home in Portland, I'm going to be shipping them out to all the folks who have placed pre-orders.

Thank you so much for the support! We're getting so close to fulfillment. I'm feeling hopeful that we'll get games to you in time to play Drawn Hungry with your friends and family this Thanksgiving. 

🐰 Games are Made and Heading This Way! 🚢🏭
about 1 month ago – Fri, Oct 11, 2024 at 06:17:29 PM

I'm very excited to share that 1,500 units of Drawn Hungry officially exist here in the world! They're all just currently with the manufacturer in China. Your games will all be loaded onto a cargo ship next week and shipped over to me.

The unofficial, very rough date of arrival here at my home in Portland, OR, if everything goes according to plan, is Nov. 15. 

However!!! There's still potential for delays. I will keep you all updated as the games make their way over here and get processed through customs. 

Once the games do get here, I'm going to be sending them out as soon as I possibly can. We are planning a whole shipping station down in the basement to get the orders out efficiently. I'll share some pictures once it's all set up!

Expect some emails from BackerKit confirming your current mailing address. You might even want to login now and update it if you've moved since August 2023. 

Cheers!

Jordan

We're in Production!
3 months ago – Wed, Aug 28, 2024 at 11:42:38 AM

Hi everyone,

I have a very exciting update to share! The Drawn Hungry Core Game is officially in mass production! I spoke with my manufacturing partner last night and they've begun production on the 1,500 units. 

Based on the first sample, I've been coordinating with the manufacturing partner to ensure the packaging and print quality meets my vision and values for the final product. Initially, my manufacturer used a styrofoam block in the game to fill space, but we switched it out for a cardboard filler to be more eco-friendly. I also requested a slight change to some of the colors printed on the box so they'll look perfect. 

Right now, it's looking like the 1,500 units will be delivered to me here in Portland around mid-November. Of course, there's still a chance that the delivery could be earlier or later depending on how production and international shipping go. Either way, I just wanted to let you all know that we've made a big step forward. 

Thank you again for supporting Drawn Hungry! I'll continue to share updates on the production and shipping progress. 

Cheers!

Jordan

Production Sample is Here!
4 months ago – Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 02:46:34 PM

Howdy Backers,

I'm super excited to share that my first manufacturing sample has arrived! I think you're all going to love this setup. From the custom-made box with three organized compartments (and plenty of extra room to eventually add in expansion packs) to the linen finish on the cards, I think you'll enjoy all the consideration that went into this design. 

I even designed the rulebook to look similar to a menu. 

Just a few weeks before sending all the files out to the manufacturer, I got a great suggestion to add another kind of card to the game that will demonstrate when you're done preparing your meal. I call them "Ready to Present Cards." They're some of my favorite "doodle artwork" in the game. You'll start each round with the Yellow "Making my Meal" side up, and then flip them over to the green "Ready to Present" side when you've finished preparing your meal. Each game will come with 10 of these cards. 

It's so fun to see how everything came together after hundreds of hours worth of work!

I shared a couple of pieces of feedback with my manufacturing partner, about a couple of minor things. So I'm hoping to hear back from them soon and get a better idea of exactly when the games will be delivered here in Portland. 

Thanks again for all the support! I couldn't do this without you. 

Cheers,

Jordan

Drawings are done!
7 months ago – Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 02:29:33 PM

Hello my awesome Kickstarter Backers!

I’m thrilled to share that after almost a year and a half in development, all the Drawn Hungry artwork is done! During that time, I’ve spent well over 1,000 hours staring at my tablet drawing all 323 unique illustrations for the game. It’s immensely gratifying to have the bulk of the production process complete, especially five weeks ahead of my original schedule. You can see the exact moment I finished up the illustrations on this Instagram Reel. It feels like I can finally take a breath after working through so many late nights and weekends to celebrate this accomplishment. 

It’s a short rest though. I want to ensure that Drawn Hungry conveys a wonderful experience from the feel of the cards, to the ease of understanding the rulebook, to how I can invite players to join my new Facebook Group or subscribe to my upcoming YouTube series. The next two weeks are focused on ensuring that all components are highly polished before sending everything off to my manufacturer.

I can't wait to get this game in your hands. 

-Jordan