Manufacturer Sample Photos! New Delivery Estimate: July 2026
about 2 months ago
– Fri, Feb 06, 2026 at 02:10:12 PM
Listen up, partners. It's been well worth the wait! We've received our first samples of the products and the quality is *chef kiss*. Here's some of the photos we took. What do you think?
Not pictured yet: the box, miniatures, measurement tools, Warden Edition rewards. Coming soon!
There's been some things we've found that we're working on getting fixed. We've been informed that our timeline may unfortunately be delayed again. We're still doing our best to complete production and delivery as quick as possible while not sacrificing any quality.
We want to be transparent, so here's just a few examples of what's caused delays so far since our original timeline: creating the stretch goal rewards, fixing manufacturing issues with the miniatures, finding new VAT and other partners due to issues, applying player feedback to the books, making sure everything fits in the box well, etc.
We're now anticipating July for delivery to allow enough time for mass production, ocean freight, and final delivery to your doorsteps. Thank you for your patience and support! We're almost there!
Manufacturing will confirm the final product weights and dimensions in March, then we'll pass that on to our fulfillment partner to calculate final shipping rates, tariffs, VAT, and customs/duties. We will notify everyone before their cards are charged with these final amounts, and also give a final reminder to update your shipping addresses (using your BackerKit survey). Stay tuned.
What's next?
While manufacturing and shipping are now in others' hands, we're working on what's next for the Wild Imaginary West. Put your hopes, wants, and wishes below in the comments (and we hope a mech is one of those)!
New Faction T-shirts + Monsters Ranked Blog Post
4 months ago
– Mon, Dec 08, 2025 at 03:02:17 PM
10% off NEW Faction shop items!
We are excited to share the launch of the WIW Faction Collection, starting with 7 new T-shirts! No matter which side of this alternate-history you're on, you can now represent your faction with pride. Which factions do you align with the most?
Click here to automatically receive 10% off all WIW merch, or enter WILD10 at checkout. For U.S. orders, don't forget to order before December 11 to receive your Faction shirt in time for Christmas. For everyone, check the shipping estimate at checkout to see when yours will arrive (many countries can still get theirs before Christmas if you order now).
New Blog Post: Monsters, Sorted & Ranked
Do you often find yourself lost in thought about the monsters of the WIW? The Wild Imaginary West Official Guidebook, East Portal Setting Guide, and Judgment on the Iron Road Campaign document all 70 monsters in detail; however, they’re only listed in alphabetical order. So to help you plan your gaming sessions trekking across the frontier, we’ve sorted the known threats into four helpful categories: Size, Type, Biome, & Difficulty.
Click here to read about these monsters and see our difficulty rankings, and remember: out here, knowledge is just as distinct an advantage as a loaded six-shooter, and you’re gonna need both to survive.
Manufacturing Timeline
The estimated delivery for physical rewards is currently set for April/May of this next year. We've shared some information in our previous updates about these delays including creating all of the (many!) unlocked stretch goals and ensuring a high-quality product with our manufacturer, PandaGM. We'll be sharing more updates and product photos as our manufacturer makes more progress. We're very excited for everyone to get their final rewards. We're working hard to make sure they are the high-quality everyone deserves.
We hope that you're all enjoying the digital rewards so far!
Our amazing Discord members have created their own WIW town for roleplaying in. Join them in the town of #Runewood - a growing settlement where your expertise and partnership is needed!
Have you seen the “Wild Imaginary West Dice” app yet? Forget converting d6's and let our app calculate all those Hits and Aces! It's now available in all countries on the App Store and Google Play Store.
'Til next time, partners.
Charging Pledge Upgrades + Add-Ons for Wild Imaginary West RPG!
5 months ago
– Thu, Nov 06, 2025 at 08:24:51 AM
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New One Shot Expedition Free for All Backers!
6 months ago
– Sun, Sep 28, 2025 at 06:02:17 AM
We hope you've all been enjoying the Wild Imaginary West RPG so far! It's been so fun to hear some of your stories on Discord and elsewhere. Please share some more of your experiences in the comments below for others to see. This week you're getting the last of the digital stretch goals: The Unlikely Duo, a new one shot expedition for the Wild Imaginary West RPG!
You should get a new email from BackerKit to download the new one shot expedition for free. If not, you can use any link BackerKit has sent you from this project to access your survey and download the digital files.
The Unlikely Duo
“The forest is fightin’ back, I tell ya,” reports the logging mech captain in a burning rage. He stands there wide-eyed and shaking uncontrollably like he had just seen his great memaw’s ghost, but his employer Boone Winslow, one of the superintendents for the Railroad Company, simply stares back in disbelief.
With one brow raised, Mr. Winslow reaches over his leg resting atop the desk chair and begins to scribble words across a dimly lit piece of parchment. He then signs it, folds it unevenly into thirds, and hands it over to a man standing attentively near the door. “Steelhoof will need to get some help for this one,” he says under his breath before turning his attention back to the captain. He pauses. “If the forest don’t wish for us to pave a path for the new railroad, then I’m afraid we’ll just have to fight back. We MUST finish the job, Mr. Jennings!”
Objective
Work with Mr. Winslow and the mysterious “Steelhoof” to keep the team of loggers safe from the dangers of the forest during their demolition journey from Fort Marsh to the other side of The Rockies. It’s been reported that a set of unique monsters have been discovered in this region, so best be prepared for whatever lurks within those towering pines.
This Wild Imaginary West one shot expedition can be completed in a single session. It's written to be played by four Trailblazers (25 Prestige), but can be modified to fit any posse.
Check out Boylei Hobby Time's latest video inspired by this expedition!
All Products Now on Rune Foundry
Know someone who wants to get in on the action too? We've moved all new orders to runefoundry.com/wild-imaginary-west. Digital downloads will happen instantly and all physical item pre-orders will be fulfilled with the Kickstarter orders. All of the Kickstarter discounts and extras belong solely to you lucky backers though! We can't wait to see those Warden Edition exclusives!
Plus, don't forget to check out the Wild Imaginary West merch! We've got some shirts, mugs, and hoodies that look as good as they feel.
Manufacturing
We're still on the same timeline for April/May delivery according to the latest update from our manufacturer. You'll be informed if anything changes, but we're doing our best to keep it that way! We'll also share images of product samples and the manufacturing as those are available. Can you imagine holding everything finally in your hands? We're dreaming about that constantly and bet you are too.
Any good stories from playing recently? What's been your favorite monster or faction?
More Digital Rewards + Timeline Update + Surprise?
8 months ago
– Mon, Aug 04, 2025 at 12:43:08 PM
Howdy, partners! It's been incredibly rewarding to see how much ya'll have enjoyed the Wild Imaginary West Official Guidebook. Thank you so much for those who were able to join the live AMA event last month, and to everyone who has sent their praise!
More Digital Rewards Released
We've been busier than a Yellowjacket Swarm caught in a Forstall Sweep. But it's finally time to get you some more of your digital goods! Just like last time, you should receive an email from BackerKit with a link to download your digital rewards. If you don't see it, you can use the same link from past BackerKit emails.
- Judgment on the Iron Road: Official Campaign (NEW!)
- East Portal Setting Guide (NEW!)
- Wild Imaginary West Official Guidebook (Single-page, NEW!)
- Wild Imaginary West Official Guidebook (Double-page spread, Updated)
- Character Sheets (Updated)
- Battle Maps
- Official Music & Ambience (listen on most streaming services)
- Miniature STLs (included for Legendary and Warden Editions, or as add-on)
Another one-shot expedition from the stretch goals is in progress to add some fun flavor to your campaigns. It will be sent out for free to all backers.
Also, some of you have requested the miniature STLs with figures separate from bases, so we'll be preparing that for you as well. Coming soon!
Physical Rewards Expected in April/May
It's been a wild ride since this Kickstarter far exceeded its funding goal! We unlocked 13 stretch goals and frankly underestimated the amount of time it would take to complete each of those. There's a lot that goes in to writing, editing, designing, artwork, miniatures, and business-ing. This year has also faced manufacturer changes and delays, shipping expectation changes, the tariff wars, and more.
All that to say, the physical rewards are currently estimated to be delivered in April or May. If there are any further delays, we'll be sure to inform you.
Some good news from this is that it's given us a bit more time to ensure the quality of our products. We're very happy to announce that we're now working with one of the highest-rated manufacturers in the tabletop gaming industry: PandaGM! They should be very helpful to get things to the finish line.
Surprise! We Got a Dice App
Because of the manufacturing delay, we worked with a developer to build a simple yet effective dice app so that you can start rolling dice right away. The app is working in many countries, but not all yet. Additional countries will be eligible soon.
It’s not quite as satisfying as the physical bullet dice, but we want to make playing this game as easy as possible for you all in the meantime. No more converting d6’s!
Download the “Wild Imaginary West Dice” app on the App Store or Google Play Store. It's free and has no ads!
Campaign and East Portal Setting Guide
The official starter campaign for the Wild Imaginary West RPG is called Judgment on the Iron Road. At Rune Foundry, we aim with all of our content to make sure there is room to explore. We ended up rewriting a lot of this campaign to allow for more freedom. Players start in St. Louis and make their way west to East Portal, fighting monsters and making friends or foes with Factions along the way. There's something causing a heap of trouble that they always seem to just miss, but things come to a climactic crossroads in Colorado Springs!
The East Portal Setting Guide was written largely by Boylei Hobby Time. Yes, the legend himself. Similar to the campaign, we want everyone to feel creative and free to build their own stories. There's plenty in this booklet to both inform players and inspire new expeditions. Plus, we even threw in some new monsters. Give it a yee-haw and let's ride!
Come chat with us and other players in our Discord!
And watch the latest Boylei Hobby Time video featuring the Wild Imaginary West!
