Yukon Salon: A Beary Hairy Game

An Update from Atlas Games: Yukon Salon Heads to Proofreading
over 3 years ago – Sat, Oct 17, 2020 at 11:58:40 PM

Currently, Yukon Salon is in proofreading, which is a critical step before it can head to press. 

Over the past weeks, a few subtle design tweaks have been made to increase card legibility and rules clarity. To do so, some icons were removed and font weight was standardized on card effects. The overall layout hasn't changed much, but these small details are what our game producers focus on to make each game as intuitive and playable as possible. Take a peek to see what we mean:

Once Yukon Salon clears proofreading, it will head into final preparations for printing. We'll then receive a physical production sample, make any necessary adjustments, and approve the run for manufacturing. A mass-production timeline is affected by many external factors, including Covid, but we've planned our schedule with a buffer in place, and are still aiming to deliver your games in the first half of 2021.  We'll keep you updated as we go, and can't wait to get Yukon Salon into your hands.

As always, let us know if you have any questions in the comments below!

An Update from Atlas Games: Yukon Salon is in Production!
over 3 years ago – Wed, Sep 02, 2020 at 01:55:17 AM

This is a quick update to let you know that Yukon Salon is officially in pre-press production! Since our last update, we have evaluated David's in-progress files and made a plan going forward. Kyla, one of Atlas Games' board and card game producers, is already working on the layout files. When they're ready, we'll send them to our manufacturer for printing and assembly.

That manufacturer has already been chosen, so what remains right now is getting the cards, box, and rulebook prepped and ready. Amelia, the marketing coordinator for Atlas Games, will continue to update you as things progress in the coming weeks and months. For now, we're so excited to be working on this awesome game!

If you have questions or concerns, you can always let us know in the comments below. Thanks for backing Yukon Salon.

Sincerely,

The Atlas Games Team

Update from the Boreal Forest
almost 4 years ago – Sat, Jun 20, 2020 at 06:40:50 PM

Fellow Bears and Lumberjacks,

If you’re anything like us, after months in semi-isolation growing quarantine beards and long, shaggy mats of hair, you really could use a trip to the salon for a trim and styling. We’ve decided we need to do our part to make that happen and ensure the Yukon Salon opens for business!

My name is John Nephew. I’m the co-owner of Atlas Games, as well as numerous axes, mauls, drawknives, a picaroon, and two chainsaws (a huge 95cc model is for cutting and milling, and a lighter one outfitted with a carving bar). It’s a delight to share the news that we’re buying the rights to Yukon Salon from David Fooden. 

Atlas Games will arrange the manufacturing and fulfillment of the game and custom wooden dice to Kickstarter backers and those who pre-ordered the game through Backerkit, and then release it into the wilds of the game market distribution system. David has already delivered his in-progress files  (which we’re in the process of evaluating), and given us access to the project’s Backerkit. We’re very busy at the moment with some other things (such as our Dice Miner Kickstarter currently underway), but our preliminary assessment is that we’ll fulfill the game in or before the second quarter of 2021.

More information will be forthcoming (and you can reach us at [email protected] with questions), but for now we just wanted to share this good news!

Yours in Sawdust,

John Nephew

President, Atlas Games

Almost ready!
almost 6 years ago – Tue, May 08, 2018 at 01:03:40 AM

Hey everyone, sorry for the long silence. The game is still happening. I expect to have everything to the printer by the end of the month and a print window and ship date ready to announce by then. Thank you for bearing with me, I appreciate your patience.

August Update
over 6 years ago – Sat, Aug 12, 2017 at 10:41:50 PM

Hey everyone, just a quick update. Sorry to take so long between communications, I know a few of you have expressed concerns. I apologize for distressing you.

I'm still here and the game is still coming out, but I'm pushing back the release to November. I dropped out of touch for a little while, dealing with some depression, anxiety, and a couple of personal setbacks. Some folks are better at discussing this stuff publicly, I'm not so comfortable doing that. 

Worry not, I'm in good health, the funds for manufacturing the game are untouched, and the games, along with any extras, will ship.

Thank you,
~ David