🐾 Tiny Toe Beans: Surveys Are Going Out 💜
9 days ago
– Wed, Mar 25, 2026 at 03:07:00 PM
Hi Crew,
Surveys are going out.
Over the next hour, you’ll start receiving your BackerKit survey by email. This is where you’ll confirm your pledge, shipping details, and add any extras you’d like.
A few quick notes to make things smooth:
• All backers
You can add items from the add-on shop directly in your Backerkit.
• Kickstarter backers
If applicable, VAT will be calculated at checkout based on your location.
• Website backers (Cozy Games)
You will see a credit in your pledge manager. This represents shipping and/or VAT you already paid on the website.
That credit will be balanced to zero once shipping and taxes are finalized in BackerKit.
You’re absolutely free to grab add-ons. Just keep in mind that if this credit is used for add-ons, it will no longer be available to offset shipping and VAT later, and that amount will be charged again at checkout.
If anything looks off, don’t worry. Just reach out and I’ll sort it.
Next up, I’ll be reaching out to the “Your Cat as a Card” backers to start bringing your cats into the game. Keep an eye on your inboxes I’m very excited to begin working on these.
More updates soon, including previews of Claw & Order.
Thank you again for being part of this. Let’s get these surveys locked in.
Marco & Pança (The Orange Cat) 💜🐾
🐾 Tiny Toe Beans: Production Update, Expected Timeline & Surveys Coming Soon 💜
17 days ago
– Tue, Mar 17, 2026 at 06:26:46 PM
Hi Crew,
I know it’s been a bit quiet since the campaign ended, so I wanted to share a quick update on how things are progressing.
Production is moving forward. The manufacturing slot with Gameland has been secured and the deposit for materials has been paid, which locks us into the production schedule.
Current timeline
• April – June: Manufacturing
• July - August: Freight
• September: Fulfillment
On the pledge manager side, I’ve been preparing everything so all backers, both Kickstarter and Cozy Games website, can go through a single, unified survey. This ensures everyone has the same experience and that orders, shipping, and taxes are handled correctly across the board.
We’re now in the final stretch of that process, and surveys will be going out soon. I’ll post another update as soon as they’re live.
On a more fun note, I’ve also started working on the mini expansion “Claw & Order”, which will feature community cats. I’m really excited about this one and can’t wait to start sharing previews as it develops.
Thank you again for your patience and support. It truly means a lot, and I’m looking forward to showing you more very soon. 💜🐾
Marco & Pança (The Orange Cat)
Late Pledges Are Now Open!
3 months ago
– Mon, Jan 12, 2026 at 01:19:00 PM
Hello Chaos Crew 💜🐾
I have a quick but important update. Late Pledges are now open.
If you missed the Kickstarter or know someone who wanted to jump in but did not make it in time, late pledges are now available through BackerKit. This lets new backers get the game with all unlocked stretch goals and join the same production run as campaign backers. You are welcome to share this freely with friends, gaming groups, and fellow cat lovers who missed the campaign 🐾💜
(The Pre-Order button is now live on the Kickstarter page.)
What about Backer Surveys and the Pledge Manager?
We are currently setting up the Pledge Manager and preparing the Backer Surveys. This step is important so that rewards and add-ons are configured correctly, shipping and logistics are properly set up, and VAT and taxes are handled correctly for all countries.
Once everything is ready, BackerKit will send every backer their survey link by email. This is where you will confirm your reward, select add-ons, and enter your shipping address. This is a critical step, so I am taking the time to make sure it is done right.
Thank you again for being part of this project and this community. Watching Tiny Toe Beans: Ultimate Mischief grow from an idea into a physical game that will reach thousands of homes is honestly surreal and a dream come true.
More updates coming soon.
Marco & Pança 🐾💜
Cozy Games Studio
Campaign Complete! What Happens Next 🐾
3 months ago
– Fri, Dec 26, 2025 at 02:17:45 PM
Hello Crew,
We made it!
Tiny Toe Beans: Ultimate Mischief has officially come to an end, and thanks to you, the campaign was an unbelievable success!
This still feels a bit unreal.
This campaign took a path that no one could have predicted, and the fact that it reached the finish line at all is entirely because of the trust, patience, and support of this community. Whether you backed on day one, joined during the final hours, shared the project, commented, or simply cheered us on, thank you. Truly.
Now that the campaign is closed, here’s what comes next.
📦 What Happens Now
1. Kickstarter Processing (Next ~12 Days)
Kickstarter now enters its standard processing period:
Payments are finalized and any failed pledges are automatically retried
Kickstarter processes funds before releasing them to us (this always takes about two weeks)
If you need to update or fix a payment method, Kickstarter will notify you directly.
Late pledges will open shortly for those who followed the campaign but missed the deadline. We’ll share the link as soon as it’s live.
2. Pledge Manager (Coming Soon)
Once funds are released, we’ll open the Pledge Manager. This is where you’ll be able to:
Confirm or update your shipping address
Add extras (additional copies, add-ons, etc.)
Handle shipping and applicable taxes.
All backers will receive clear instructions when this goes live. The pledge manager will remain open for a good while, so there’s no rush.
3. Pre-Production & Manufacturing (Spring 2026)
Over the coming couple of months we’ll be:
Finalizing files and artwork
Finalizing the mini expansion
Completing pre-production proofs
Refining the rulebook
Once everything is approved, we’ll move into manufacturing. We’ll share progress updates, photos, and timelines as we hit each milestone.
4. Fulfillment & Shipping (Summer / Autumn 2026)
When production is complete, we’ll communicate:
Freight timelines
Regional fulfillment details
Any real-world logistics updates (customs, weather, etc.)
Shipping thousands of games worldwide always comes with a few surprises, but if anything goes wrong, we’ll make it right.
💜 One Last Thank You
This project exists because of you.
Your enthusiasm, kindness, and belief in Tiny Toe Beans: Ultimate Mischief turned a small idea into something very real.
From here on out, it’s all about making the best possible game and getting it into your hands.
More updates soon, and thank you again for being part of this journey.
With gratitude,
Marco & Pança (The Orange Cat)
Cozy Games Studio 🐾
Our Kickstarter Campaign is Back Live!
4 months ago
– Tue, Dec 16, 2025 at 08:04:30 AM
Hello valued backers,
I've been working with Kickstarter to come to a resolution, and Kickstarter has agreed to reopen the campaign from today, December 16th, 11 AM East Coast Time to Tuesday, December 23rd, 11 AM East Coast Time.
What happened: After receiving a reply from Kickstarter the day after the suspension, I was pointed to, and discovered, an email sent 48 hours prior stating that my project was to be suspended due to a missing AI disclosure (see their original email here: https://tinyurl.com/443zttew).
To be clear, the game assets were created entirely by hand using pencil, scanner (Epson ET-7750), and standard creative software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Affinity).
No AI was used in designing, illustrating, or producing the game.
I've shared a video showing my workflow, scanner, the hand-drawn sketches, Photoshop files + layers, and all materials here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRkd7kTDAOv/
As we move forward, I'll be creating more videos on Instagram showing a recording of the scanning and coloring process.
That being said, the creative agency who produced the video trailer recently informed me that they used AI-based special effects composited on top of character actors during some scenes. This was not communicated to me during production, so I could not have disclosed it earlier.
(All footage of the game in the trailer video is real or 3D rendered, unaltered by AI.)
I apologize for the confusion. During my last update, I had not heard from Kickstarter yet and had instead only found their final suspension email, which seemed to state it was due to a lack of a prototype (see Kickstarter's final suspension email here: https://tinyurl.com/yjrfpwpc).
Once again, Kickstarter will be reopening the campaign for a week, ending December 23rd!
(As the crowdfunding campaign moved back to Kickstarter, pledges on our website are now closed. Please check your inbox for an email about your pledge. Any customer support requests for all backers should be emailed to [email protected].)
Thank you again for your patience and support throughout all this. This journey would not be the same without the immense support I've received, and without you, this would not be possible.
My goal remains to deliver the game to all of you exactly as promised.
Marco Zannini
Cozy Games Studio
