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From the creators of the deviously challenging KRUNCH, comes a set collection card game of cunning set in an alternate Pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica. In TOTEZ, players draw cards from a common deck, and then take turns to collect sets of idols, steal from other players' hands or play powerful cards to get ahead of their opponents. Be the player with the most sets when time runs out and gain the favour of the gods!

30 Day Money-Back Guarantee: If you don't like TOTEZ within a month of receiving yours, you can return it for a full refund, no questions asked .

If you don't like TOTEZ within a month of receiving yours, you can return it for a full refund, no questions asked Let's make this happen: We've illustrated the game ourselves and commissioned artists to elevate the quality of TOTEZ but we need your support to manufacture and ship the game.

Localized Shipping : We will send TOTEZ in bulk to fulfillment centers around the world thus lowering shipping rates and making it easier for everyone. Thank you Jamey Stegmaier for setting the example and sharing your knowledge!



: We will send TOTEZ in bulk to fulfillment centers around the world thus lowering shipping rates and making it easier for everyone. Thank you Jamey Stegmaier for setting the example and sharing your knowledge! Exclusive Kickstarter Rewards: Get access to advance copies, collector editions and exclusive rewards available only to Kickstarter backers. See Reward Level Notes below for details.

TOTEZ... in the continent of Melixavar, the Totezca Empire blossoms. It is time for the Festival of Tokens – a ritualistic challenge where the faithful compete for the favour of ancient gods. You are a High Priest of the Stars, leader to many and one of the competitors.

During the opening ceremonies (setup) , the amount of tribute demanded by the gods (goal) is revealed. This will vary depending on how many priests (players) are competing.

, the amount of tribute demanded by the gods is revealed. This will vary depending on how many priests are competing. Every day (turn) , you will seek idols (god cards) scattered across the field (deck) or steal them from other priests. During the festival, all tactics (action + utility cards) are allowed! You may pillage, sneak, hoard and block others from gaining ground. Press your luck and collect as many sets of idols (tokens) as you can before time runs out (all cards are discarded) .

, you will seek idols scattered across the field or steal them from other priests. During the festival, all tactics are allowed! You may pillage, sneak, hoard and block others from gaining ground. Press your luck and collect as many sets of idols as you can before time runs out . At the end of each month (round) , all idols collected are tallied and standings revealed to all competitors. The priest to reach or surpass the tribute demanded by the gods, wins their favour (game) .

, all idols collected are tallied and standings revealed to all competitors. The priest to reach or surpass the tribute demanded by the gods, wins their favour . Download a copy of the GENCON Instructions.

TOTEZ has been extensively tested by players of all levels – from those who have little experience with tabletop games to seasoned Magic the Gathering veterans. Last week, 100+ gamers tested TOTEZ at GenCon, their feedback was overwhelmingly positive!

EARLY BIRD & BELIEVER: these levels get you TOTEZ at 44% and 57% of our suggested retail price ($25 CAD) respectively.

these levels get you TOTEZ at 44% and 57% of our suggested retail price ($25 CAD) respectively. DUALITY: a signed and numbered Collector's Edition of KRUNCH (our very first game) will be rewarded to those who choose this level. It will be shipped in October, two months earlier than your TOTEZ! Additionally, you will receive a Steam key for KRUNCH Digital Collector's Edition in September.

ZEALOT: We attended GenCon this year and tested TOTEZ at the First Exposure Playtest Hall! For this purpose, 100 high-quality digitally printed sets of the game were produced – 50 of which will be signed and rewarded to backers at this level. Your GenCon set will ship in October, two months earlier than your market-ready TOTEZ :)

IDOL MASTER, RAIN MAKER & HIGH PRIEST: The supremely talented Daniel Dostal illustrated the TOTEZ logo and emblems for the action and utility cards. He will illustrate an ambigram from your initials and we will carve it into one of the game's cards forever. Also, your copy of TOTEZ will be signed by Mike and Vieko.

We are working with our suppliers to deliver a product of the best possible quality while maintaining our standards high and our expectations attainable. Should we surpass our funding goal, we will gradually upgrade the production quality of TOTEZ. These upgrades will enhance the overall feel of the game but, the gameplay will remain as it is: smart, fast-paced and cunning. Stay tuned!

Thanks to Jamey Stegmaier's excellent Kickstarter Lessons, we are establishing a fulfillment system and are able to offer the following options to our backers:

After selecting your reward level, add the amount under the Additional Cost column to your pledge total (if applicable).

TOTEZ is one of those projects that just works! It worked from the very beginning, without much argument (which is rare for us) and with constant rewards. The rules and mechanics have changed very little since the first time we played it and even when we tried jamming stuff into it, the game worked. It is simple, fierce and Mike's best idea so far.

The biggest challenged we faced while designing TOTEZ: settling on the theme. We started with jewels, bounced into relics and almost landed on heist! It took a while but eventually we settled with our very own fictional culture: The Totezca – an amalgamation of our favourite aspects of the Mayan deities and the Aztec tradition. Rich visuals? Yes. A ritualistic festival? Check. Gods demanding tribute? We got it!

After roughly 5 months, 700 hours, 3 ruleset revisions, 18 handmade mockups, more than 100 hours of testing and several all-nighters, TOTEZ is production-ready! We cannot wait for you to play it.

"Fun for the Ages" – Noah Clavijo for Another Castle

“TOTEZ combines the best of Poker and some of Memory into a quick fun game”

– Nick E.

“Very fun game with great interaction!”

– Scott K.

“AWESOME GAME! can’t wait to get it when is ready. Thanks for letting me play it!”

– Elizabeth M.

"Played this at GenCon. Really great guys and dat artwork... Great easy to learn game that I highly recommend.”

– Hogger Logger

"Played at Gen Con. Loved it. Backed as soon as I could.”

– Matthew M.

"Played at gen con in two rounds we are already itching to get this back in our hands. Love the art design.”

– Elliott S.

“Great Game!!!”

– Emaline E-D.

“Kickstarter: the only word you need to remember is TOTEZ!”

– GENCON Testers

"Though I don't get the sense that Vieko and Mike are the type of guys who are particularly motivated to sending overt autobiographical messages in their games, it didn't take long to see the parallels between the design of KRUNCH and the temperament of its creators. Competitive, wild, carefully organized, aggressive, and unpredictable, these dudes take intense fun very seriously." – Jon Holmes, Destructoid

"Throughout my career as a sound designer / voice director, I always found Vieko to be one of the most well-organized, detail oriented people I've ever worked with. Clear and concise in his direction, every project we worked on together moved along like a rocket on rails!" – Glenn Howard, GHVO