Who is Rival Restaurants for?
Everyone! At Gap Closer Games, our goal is to make games that can “close the gap” between hardcore tabletoppers and casual board gamers. We have seen this happen time and time again, and we hope Rival Restaurants will continue to help change the way people think about board games. Join over 30,000 people who have fallen in love with Rival Restaurants.
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How do I get the Free Frying Saucer Mini Expansion?
Each copy of Rival Restaurants: SPORKS Out will come with the Frying Saucer Mini Expansion! As long as your pledge includes the new Expansion, you will automatically qualify for it.
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What comes in the Deluxe Edition?
The Deluxe Edition extends gameplay up to 8 Players (From 6) and has upgraded coins and garbage tokens made from a high quality, engraved acrylic material (28 x $300 coins, 48 x $100 coins, and 32 x Garbage). Additionally, the Deluxe Edition includes 6 Kickstarter-Exclusive Action cards. This edition is ONLY available through Kickstarter, conventions and occasional “vault releases” on our website.
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What’s a SPORK?
S.P.O.R.K.’s (Super Powerful Object to Revolutionize the Kitchen) are the “meeples” each of the new chefs wields to use their powers. These 3D, physical tools will not only add presence to your game table but more importantly allow you to unleash brand-new strategies and mayhem. We’ll introduce each specific SPORK over the course of the campaign.
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Will “Late Pledges” be available for this campaign?
Yes! As you may be aware, Kickstarter recently released a new feature called “Late Pledges” which allows backers who missed the initial campaign funding period to still get in on the action! It is our intention to enable this feature once the campaign period is over, though the pricing for all the pledge levels will be slightly higher and not all pledge levels will be available.
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Are you using a “Pledge Manager”?
Yes. After the campaign ends your pledge will be automatically transferred to a pledge manager (BackerKit). This tool allows you to add/upgrade items, provide your shipping information and finalize your order. If you pledge any amount during the project you will be invited to the pledge manager; there you can select your reward tier and pay any outstanding balance. Furthermore, gaining access to the pledge manager locks in the Kickstarter prices, content and deals.
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When will shipping and taxes be charged?
Shipping and taxes (if applicable) will be charged post-campaign, through our pledge manager, BackerKit - a platform where you can confirm your order, upgrade your pledge, add extras, and pay the shipping costs.
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What is “customs friendly shipping"?
In short, it means we’ve taken steps to save you money on shipping! The #TLDR: it means our logistics partners will arrange for the game to be shipped from within your local country or region, avoiding import fees and taxes (we pay them on your behalf). “Customs friendly shipping” is available for the United States, Canada, the UK, the European Union (Zones 1 and 2, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia (see “Shipping” section for a breakdown of countries).
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How do I purchase extra copies, or add-ons?
You can purchase add-ons through the Kickstarter system (on the screen after you pledge) or through our pledge manager after the campaign is completed. There are no additional shipping charges for extra copies or add-ons.
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Is there a Group Pledge option?
No. Purchasing multiple units (on a single order, shipped to a single address) will provide savings on shipping, but we encourage you to reach out to your local FLGS (Friendly Local Game Store). This is especially beneficial if you live in a territory with prohibitively expensive shipping rates.
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What is the total count and size of the cards (Including Expansion)?
Chef Cards, Recipe Cards, Action Cards, Event Deck Cards: Poker Sized (<250, 2.5 x 3.5 inches) Ingredient Cards: Custom Sized (<200, 1.5 x 2.25 inches) The newest expansion, SPORKS Out, adds <50 additional Poker Sized cards.
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Do I have to buy sleeves again if I already bought them in a previous campaign?
Yes, the newest expansion, SPORKS Out, adds <50 additional Poker Sized cards. However, the Rival Restaurants Complete Sleeves Pack (Pack of 450) covers all Rival Restaurants Content: Base Game + Both Expansions.
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Will we be able to add on other Gap Closer Games products in the pledge manager?
Yes! Anything added will be shipped alongside this campaign, reducing shipping costs. Or, if you can’t wait to try our other games sooner, you can pick up a copy on our website (www.gapclosergames.com)
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Can’t I just buy Rival Restaurants on your website?
Absolutely! Rival Restaurants (Retail Edition) and Back For Seconds (1st Expansion) are available for immediate purchase on our website (www.gapclosergames.com). If it’s listed on the website, it’s in stock in your region and will ship out immediately. However, please be advised the Deluxe Content and new add-ons are not available, and you may end up spending more on shipping by splitting your order.
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Why is the Bento Box not available? I want one!
For those of you familiar with it, the Bento Box is a beautiful custom wooden insert that holds all of the Rival Restaurants content to date. While we love working with Sand Box Gaming (the manufacturer) the cost to manufacture and consolidate shipments has become too cost prohibitive, especially as our desire is to make our products available worldwide. That being said, you can now order the Bento Box directly from Sand Box Gaming through their website (https://www.mysandboxgaming.com/custom-inserts). Please note we are not involved in the sale and have no control over their pricing/limitations.
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Is any AI art used on the project?
No. We take great pride in our artist (who is also a part owner) and her work, and have no plans to replace her with “artificial intelligence”. We’re proud to share that our project does not incorporate AI in any form.
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What is BackerKit?
BackerKit is a service that crowdfunded project creators use to keep track of hundreds to tens of thousands of backers—from shipping details, pledge levels, preferences and quantities, whether they have paid or had their card declined, special notes, and everything in between!
The BackerKit software and support team is independent from the campaign’s project team—BackerKit does not handle the actual reward shipping. For more information about the preparation or delivery status of your rewards, please check the project's updates page.
How does BackerKit work?
After the campaign ends, the project creator will send you an email with a unique link to your survey. You can check out a walkthrough of the process here.
I never received my invitation. How do I complete the survey?
The most common reasons for not receiving a survey email is that you may be checking an email inbox different from the email address you used to sign up with Kickstarter, Indiegogo or Tilt Pro account, or it may be caught in your spam filter.
Confirm that the email address you are searching matches the email address tied to your Kickstarter, Indiegogo, or Tilt Pro account. If that doesn’t work, then try checking your spam, junk or promotions folders. You can also search for "backerkit” in your inbox.
To resend the survey to yourself, visit the project page and input the email address associated with your Kickstarter, Indiegogo or Tilt Pro account.
How do I update my shipping address?
BackerKit allows you to update your shipping address until the shipping addresses are locked by the project creator. To update your address, go back to your BackerKit survey by inputting your email here.
When will my order be shipped, charged or locked?
That is handled directly by the project creator. BackerKit functions independently of the project itself, so we do not have control of their physical shipping timeline. If you want to check on the project’s status, we recommend reading over the project's updates page.
I completed the survey, but haven't received my rewards yet. When will they arrive?
As BackerKit does not actually handle any rewards or shipping, the best way to stay updated on the shipping timeline would be to check out the project's updates page.