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Game Description
Gruff is a tactical game about mutated monster goats! It's an evolving card game that combines the blow by blow pacing of a fighting game with the positional elements of tabletop strategy games. In Gruff you take the role of a shepherd that has used banned science and foul magic to create a team of meanest, weirdest, and fattest goats the world has ever seen. You're out looking for a fight. Crush any shepherd that stands in your way and be victorious!
At Studio Woe we were hunting for a type of game that would provide the strategic depth of collectible card games, but sidestepped the fun-killing pitfalls of that genre. We took cues from board games and our experience developing video games to create a new type of card game that we really love.
Features
History
We've always been excited about playing and developing card games, but prior to 2012 we were preoccupied by our our jobs creating worlds in the Warhamer 40k and Darksiders franchises. Now three years later, and through extensive testing, one of our side projects evolved into this crazy game called Gruff. The game is now complete and in the final stages of preparation for manufacturing. We are seeking support from our Kickstarter campaign to bring this game to players and help build its community.
Accolades
"Well, this is it. The very first 10/10 we have ever given, and probably one of the only ones. I have never fallen so hard and so quick for anything other than my wife and son in my life. This game was dynamic, fun, entertaining, and just all-in-all one of the more fun times I have ever had playing a game." -Adam Atkinson AROTDREVIEWS
"Guys, if you're in to card games, check out Gruff from our good friends at Studio Woe! Virginia Critchfield Arthur Brent Critchfield Awesome folks making awesome stuff!" -Joe Madureira Creator of Darksiders, Battlechasers, and Co-Founder of Airship Syndicate.
"Gruff is wickedly funny and insanely entertaining. The gameplay is smooth, fast and deep. You can’t ask for a better combination. The artwork is superb, coming from some of my favorite artists of all time (Avery Coleman & Virginia Critchfield). I can’t wait to get my hands on the full version of this game!" -Magic the Gathering National Champion, and Game Designer Bo Bell.
"It is one of those games that goes into my bag and stays there. Just because of the fact, if I have 25 minutes and I'm eating a sandwich, why not play a game of mutated goats battling for supremacy at the same time?" -Undead Viking Videos
"Mutated goats + insane shepherds + crazy awesome artwork = one great time. Personally, “Gruff” is a great addition to anyone’s game closet, young or old." -Brandon Ramirez, Noobsource.
"Gruff is a ton of game in a small package - radical art, customizable teams, epic battles, and a quick play time."
-Tim Fowers, the Designer of Wok Star, Paperback, and Burgle Bros.
"Having a small retail space I need to pick and choose the type of games I want to keep in stock. After playing Gruff, I know it is the type of game I want to carry on my shelves." -Dae Kim co-owner of Fire and Dice.
"This is a simple yet strategic game that looks absolutely gorgeous and plays quick, sign me up." -Tabletop Jungle.
"It's Baaaaaa-d Ass!" -George "Fruitstrike" Skleres, Game Engineer, Video Game Developer.
This game is absolutely fantastic, I can't wait to own a copy -Frank Zazanis, General Nonsense Games.
"These goats are so cool I got one of them tattooed on my shoulder."
-Gabe Zumberge, Artist at Insomniac Games.
Gruff is a tactical game about mutated monster goats! It's an evolving card game that combines the blow by blow pacing of a fighting game with the positional elements of tabletop strategy games. In Gruff you take the role of a shepherd that has used banned science and foul magic to create a team of meanest, weirdest, and fattest goats the world has ever seen. You're out looking for a fight. Crush any shepherd that stands in your way and be victorious!
At Studio Woe we were hunting for a type of game that would provide the strategic depth of collectible card games, but sidestepped the fun-killing pitfalls of that genre. We took cues from board games and our experience developing video games to create a new type of card game that we really love.
Features
- Beautifully aggressive art style hand crafted by some of the artists behind Darksiders 2 and Warhammer 40k (Dark Millenium Online).
- Bazillions of completely distinct deck types.
- A new type of combat card game that allows you to start with your favorite creatures in play and keep them throughout the game.
- A new type of deck building system that allows you to rapidly alter your build to counter your opponent's style.
- Positional gameplay that adds a new dimension to all of your combat decisions.
- A moment to moment combat simulation that creates a more visceral feeling game.
- One box is all you need to support custom deck creation or an entire draft tournament!
- Evolving gameplay that makes each turn a more intense experience.
History
We've always been excited about playing and developing card games, but prior to 2012 we were preoccupied by our our jobs creating worlds in the Warhamer 40k and Darksiders franchises. Now three years later, and through extensive testing, one of our side projects evolved into this crazy game called Gruff. The game is now complete and in the final stages of preparation for manufacturing. We are seeking support from our Kickstarter campaign to bring this game to players and help build its community.
Accolades
"Well, this is it. The very first 10/10 we have ever given, and probably one of the only ones. I have never fallen so hard and so quick for anything other than my wife and son in my life. This game was dynamic, fun, entertaining, and just all-in-all one of the more fun times I have ever had playing a game." -Adam Atkinson AROTDREVIEWS
"Guys, if you're in to card games, check out Gruff from our good friends at Studio Woe! Virginia Critchfield Arthur Brent Critchfield Awesome folks making awesome stuff!" -Joe Madureira Creator of Darksiders, Battlechasers, and Co-Founder of Airship Syndicate.
"Gruff is wickedly funny and insanely entertaining. The gameplay is smooth, fast and deep. You can’t ask for a better combination. The artwork is superb, coming from some of my favorite artists of all time (Avery Coleman & Virginia Critchfield). I can’t wait to get my hands on the full version of this game!" -Magic the Gathering National Champion, and Game Designer Bo Bell.
"It is one of those games that goes into my bag and stays there. Just because of the fact, if I have 25 minutes and I'm eating a sandwich, why not play a game of mutated goats battling for supremacy at the same time?" -Undead Viking Videos
"Mutated goats + insane shepherds + crazy awesome artwork = one great time. Personally, “Gruff” is a great addition to anyone’s game closet, young or old." -Brandon Ramirez, Noobsource.
"Gruff is a ton of game in a small package - radical art, customizable teams, epic battles, and a quick play time."
-Tim Fowers, the Designer of Wok Star, Paperback, and Burgle Bros.
"Having a small retail space I need to pick and choose the type of games I want to keep in stock. After playing Gruff, I know it is the type of game I want to carry on my shelves." -Dae Kim co-owner of Fire and Dice.
"This is a simple yet strategic game that looks absolutely gorgeous and plays quick, sign me up." -Tabletop Jungle.
"It's Baaaaaa-d Ass!" -George "Fruitstrike" Skleres, Game Engineer, Video Game Developer.
This game is absolutely fantastic, I can't wait to own a copy -Frank Zazanis, General Nonsense Games.
"These goats are so cool I got one of them tattooed on my shoulder."
-Gabe Zumberge, Artist at Insomniac Games.
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Team & Collaborators
Brent Critchfield Design Director Virginia Critchfield Creative Director Avery Coleman Illustration Links http://www.studiowoe.com/ Company Website. http://www.studiowoe.com/gruff.html Official Game Page. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/31839895/gruff-the-tactical-card-game-of-mutated-monster-go Kickstarter. |
Contact
Inquiries bcritchfield@studiowoe.com @StudioWoe https://www.facebook.com/studiowoe Web http://www.studiowoe.com/ |
