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Swords at Dusk

Created by OrigamiAndroid

Swords at Dusk is a 4-8 player social deduction game in which you play as a socialite in a manor being terrorized by a hidden killer. In the manor there's only one way to bring them to justice, the honorable act of dueling!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

REVEAL: Cross-Collab perk!
12 months ago – Fri, Mar 21, 2025 at 11:21:36 AM

Hey folks,

It's been a week and I'm so happy we got over 50%, but we're still quite a bit aways.

Now it's time to introduce the special perk for pledging to both Swords at Dusk and Primary Potions:

THE APOCATHARY:



The Apothecary can be added on to a game or be a replacement for the Noble. 

The Apothecary wins along with the socialites, but loses if they're the last one with the Killer. However, they have a simple but powerful ability: They cannot be poisoned! During the morning phase of the game, the Apothecary covers their role card to show they cannot be targeted.

This role will be shipped with your copy of Swords at Dusk if you pledge to both of our campaigns! 

Today's our lucky day, we're up to 50%!
12 months ago – Mon, Mar 17, 2025 at 02:51:51 PM

Hey folks, 

I'm so happy to see that we've finally hit the halfway point in our campaign! Thank you so so much for all of your support. I didn't think we would get this far, partly because I'm not great at getting my stuff out there. To be honest, 

I'm still learning how to market my stuff. However, you can help! If you have some time, I would really appreciate it if you could tell a friend about this game, if you know someone who would love it, let them know about it! 

I'm still working a little bit more on the special role for collab backers, you'll hear more about that from me this Friday.

-- Oliver 

69 Backers!
about 1 year ago – Sat, Mar 15, 2025 at 05:49:28 PM

Nice!

$2000!
about 1 year ago – Fri, Mar 14, 2025 at 09:01:43 AM

Hey folks, I just got up to see we've reached over $2000 towards our goal!

I am honestly floored at the amount of support coming in from you folks, thank you for supporting this one man show, and helping me make distribution of this game a reality.

Also, for those of you who came by from Primary Potions, welcome! Like my collab partner, we also have many drinkable refreshments, just make sure to check for poison before you drink... 

I'll show you what you'll get from me next week if you support both campaigns, just need to make a couple tweaks beforehand. 

That being said, there's a long way to go, and not many days to get there, so if you would like to see this beautiful game added to your collection, tell your friends! Crowdfunds live and die on word of mouth, and I'm sure you know someone who is just as excited for this game right after hearing about it. 

I am curious though, what got you all to hit that pledge button? I recognize names on my backers list from friends and family, but even more people who just happened to pass by-- What drew you in? The art? The social deduction aspect? Because someone shared it with you? I'd love to know in the comments!

-- Oliver


Upcoming Events
about 1 year ago – Mon, Mar 10, 2025 at 12:41:44 PM

Hey folks, if you're following this project already, this will be a repeat for you all, but for those of you passing by...

We’re close to launch, and I’m so excited to hear from you all!

If you’re in New York city this month, I’ll be doing a couple of local promotional demos at Twenty Sided store 3/15, and at BrookLAN! (3/27) Come by to meet me and play the game for yourself!

If you pledge while you’re at one of these events, you’ll get a special homemade pin from me as a bonus:

No worries if you’re not in the neighborhood for these events, just wanted to let you know. See you on Thursday!

– Oliver