The Final Countdown Has Begun! 🎯🎸
One week to go + a behind-the-scenes interview you won’t want to miss!
🎶 It’s the final countdown… 🎶
(We know you sang it. We did too.)
We’re just one week away from launching Culture Cue on Kickstarter, and the hype is very real! But before we hit that big green “GO” button, we sat down for a fun interview to talk about the game, the journey so far, and what’s still to come.
Keep scrolling to watch the interview, get launch-day details, and maybe even hear a sneak peek of what we’ve got planned for backers 👀🎁
Let’s get things rolling on this week’s newsletter!
This Week’s Cue
As I’m writing this, NYC is sweltering through some of the hottest summer days we’ve had in a while—and staying hydrated is more important than ever. Whether it’s water, soda, or (in my case) an energy drink—I need my caffeine fix!—a good beverage is something we all look forward to.
So tell us: what are your go-to drinks when the heat kicks in? 🍹☀️
Share your favorites with the people around you—and with us! We’d love to hear your picks, and who knows... we might even feature one in an upcoming newsletter!
🎥🌱 Watch Us Spill the (Cultural) Tea
We recently sat down for an in-depth (and delightfully unscripted) interview with the YouTube channel The GMologist where we spilled the tea on all things Culture Cue—from how a family story inspired our game, to what “generational enlightenment” actually means, and even how we imagine it being used for everything from holiday dinners to team building to awkward speed dating sessions (yes, really).
It’s a cozy, candid, and chaotic peek behind the curtain—and we’d love for you to see it!
Here’s a taste of what you’ll learn:
🎲 How Culture Cue was born from a game jam theme about “roots”
👨👩👧👦 Why storytelling and family connections are the core of the gameplay
🧃 Some surprising ways people are using the game—including workplaces and parties
🃏 A first look at the Culture and Fortune cards that spark conversation
🌍 Our hopes for stretch goals, expansions, and making the game travel-friendly
🥤 Plus a sneak peek at our next chaotic game prototype: Boba Wars
👉 Watch the full interview here and let us know what stood out to you—we may even shout you out in a future newsletter!
Also a big shout and huge thanks to Amy and the rest of crew over at The GMologist for their time and allowing us to share our game with your audience! Make sure to check them out and subscribe to their channel!
🖼️🎯 New Look, Same Culture — Check Out the Fresh Board!
We took your feedback and gave our game board the love it deserved. The latest version of the Culture Cue board features a revamped layout designed to guide players through story-sharing in a clearer, more engaging way. Watch the video and see how the game is evolving
What’s Next? - Kickstarter Launch Day! 🎉
Crazy to think that next week is already the big day and all of us here are super excited! Next week, we’ll send out an email on July 8th that will have all the details behind the launch and we will recap all the info regarding tiers and stretch goals. Below is a reminder of the deets for our Kickstarter launch day:
🗓️ Launch Date: July 8, 2025
📍 Where: Culture Cue Kickstarter Page!
We’re counting on our community (that’s you!) to help us build momentum right from day one. Early backers make a huge difference when it comes to visibility, stretch goals, and overall success.
Here’s how you can help us kick things off with a bang:
🛒 Back the project on Day 1 — be one of the first supporters!
📣 Share the campaign with your friends, coworkers, game groups, and that one cousin or uncle who’s really into icebreakers.
❤️ Follow us on Kickstarter (and socials!) so you won’t miss any updates, reveals, or bonus content.
We are looking forward to our big day and we all hope you are too! Until then, stay curious, stay playful, and keep your cue cards close.
— Rene and The Culture Cue Team 🎭
Your Move! 🎲
Don’t forget to follow us on our socials for updates and sign up on our Kickstarter page to be notified when our campaign launches!