May Update: Production Progress & An Unexpected Case of Art Infiltration
17 days ago
– Thu, May 21, 2026 at 01:28:32 PM
Hello Investigators,
We are back with this month's update for Legacy of Eastbrook Hills! Following up on our final pre-print polish from last month , we have some major production milestones to share, along with a bit of unexpected detective work our team had to tackle to ensure everything is 100% accurate for your gaming table.
Production Status
Non-Card Elements: We are thrilled to report that mass production has officially begun on all non-card components of the game! This includes the tokens, boards, boxes, and rulebooks.
The Cards: The card files are now fully prepped, polished, and officially set to print.
The 800+ Card Deep Dive
While we were gearing up to hit the print button at the factory, we encountered a slight, unexpected roadblock.
During our final checks, we discovered a bizarre software domino effect: recent updates to a small handful of cards had accidentally caused cards in a completely different scenario to change their artwork.
Thankfully, our team caught this visual glitch before the physical presses started rolling. To be absolutely safe and ensure no other sneaky art swaps occurred, we sat down and conducted an exhaustive, top-to-bottom review of all 800+ cards in the game. It caused a brief delay, but we refuse to compromise on quality. With the audit complete and the files pristine, we are officially ready to roll!
Reminder: Address & Order Changes
Account Status: As a reminder, BackerKit is closed and cards were charged at the end of January.
However, we can still manually assist you with address changes or order edits before the games begin their journey to the ports. If you need to update your information, please open a support ticket immediately:
Submit a Support Ticket Here
Thank you all for your incredible patience and support as we navigate these final production hurdles! We look forward to sharing pictures of the physical components in our next update.
— Kolossal Games
April Third Thursday Update: Final Pre-Print Polish & Hitting the Presses!
about 2 months ago
– Thu, Apr 16, 2026 at 09:38:39 AM
Hello Investigators,
The detective work continues! Following up on last month’s update, our team has finished the massive task of combing through the card files. We have some great news on our progress and a look at the final steps before mass production begins.
The Final Audit: After receiving the print-ready files this month, we did one last exhaustive check against our master files and sent everything over to the original studio Jett Games.
That deep dive was worth the effort! Out of the hundreds of cards, we found a small handful of inconsistencies, specifically 9 cards, between the factory’s final editions and Jett's. It was mostly graphic updates. Our graphics team is cleaning those up as we speak to ensure everything is 100% accurate for your gaming table.
Next Milestone: Printing! With those few tweaks being finalized now, we are on track to hit the print button at the factory next week. This is the "Point of No Return," and we are thrilled to finally move from digital files to physical production.
BackerKit & Support Reminder: As a reminder, BackerKit is closed and cards were charged at the end of January. However, we can still assist with address changes or order edits before the games begin their journey to the ports.
If you need to make any changes, please open a support ticket here:
Submit a Support Ticket Here
Thank you for your patience while we ironed out those final details. We look forward to sharing news of the presses running in our next update!
Kolossal Games
Third Thursday Update March- Inspecting the Files
3 months ago
– Thu, Mar 19, 2026 at 12:46:46 PM
Hello Detectives,
We have some exciting progress to share this month! Following our file preparation in February, we have officially received the print files from our manufacturing partners.
Current Production Status: Our team is currently deep in the "audit" phase. We are combing through every single card file to ensure that all previous updates were applied correctly and that every card is accounted for.
To be honest, this is a lengthy and meticulous process because there are just SO MANY CARDS in Legacy of Eastbrook Hills! However, we know how important accuracy is for a detective game, so we are taking the time to do it right. We are pushing through the final sets now and fully plan to have the game actually on the printing presses before our next monthly update.
BackerKit & Support Reminder: As a reminder, BackerKit was closed and most cards were charged on January 28th.
If you have moved recently or need to make any last-minute edits to your order, we can still help! Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team by opening a ticket here:
Submit a Support Ticket Here
Thank you for your patience as we double-check every clue and component. We can't wait to show you photos of the physical production soon!
Kolossal Games
February Third Thursday Update
4 months ago
– Thu, Feb 19, 2026 at 12:41:58 PM
Hello Detectives,
It is a short update this month as the team remains focused on final file preparation. We are getting everything lined up to hit the ground running with our manufacturing partners in China once they return from the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Production Progress: All content files have been updated by our US team and are currently with the graphics department. They are performing a detailed technical review to ensure that all card edits integrate perfectly with the print layouts and bleed lines.
Once the team in China returns, they will take these files and begin preparing the printing plates. We will perform one final comprehensive pass at that stage to verify every card and component is present and correct before giving the "green light" for mass production.
BackerKit & Billing Update: As a reminder, BackerKit was closed and cards were charged on January 28th for the majority of backers.
If you still need to make edits to your order or update your shipping address, we can still assist you! Please open a support ticket with us at the link below, and our team will help you finalize your details:
Submit a Support Ticket Here
-Kolossal Games
January Third Thursday Update
5 months ago
– Thu, Jan 15, 2026 at 11:45:33 AM
Hello Mystery Fans,
First, I want to apologize for the brief silence. While things may have seemed quiet, the team has been head-down focusing on final file preparation and sharing the game with potential international partners.
International Language Partners
While this specific campaign remains focused on the English edition, we are currently in discussions to bring Legacy of Eastbrook Hills to French and Spanish audiences in the near future through retail partners.
If you know any mystery fans in those communities who would love to see a localized version, please encourage them to let their voices be heard on the BoardGameGeek (BGG) forums! Demonstrating strong international interest helps us secure these partnerships and grow the world of Eastbrook Hills.
File Preparation & Polish
We have been hard at work on a final "text cleanup" phase before submitting the official files to the factory.
While the game was already in a fantastic state, our recent deep-dive file reviews and additional playtests have allowed us to find small areas where we could improve mechanical clarity. We’ve also taken this time to refine the character dialogue to ensure it sounds as authentic and immersive as possible.
The Manufacturing Timeline
With Chinese New Year fast approaching, the factories will soon be closing for their annual holiday. Realistically, we do not expect the physical printing to begin before the shutdown.
However, we are using this time to our advantage. We are getting all digital files finalized and submitted now. This allows us to review, edit, and approve digital proofs over the next few weeks so that the moment the printers reopen, we can "hit print" without any further delay.
Thank you again for your patience and for being part of this investigation!
— The Kolossal Games Team
