Eight Nights: A Holiday Trick-Taking Game

Production Update: Test Copies in Progress
5 months ago – Tue, May 05, 2026 at 06:26:13 PM

Hi everyone,

It has been a little while since our last update, and we wanted to share a clear status on where things stand.

Over the past months, we worked through a few delays tied to the holiday schedule and took additional time to finalize the rulebook and production files. This was intentional to ensure everything was fully aligned before moving into manufacturing.

All production files have now been submitted, and we have received and approved the digital proofs. The factory is now working on the first physical test copies.

This is a major step forward.

What is happening now

The factory is producing test copies using our approved files. This stage allows us to confirm:

• Color accuracy
• Component fit inside the box
• Punchboard cuts
• Card finish and handling
• Overall production quality

Timeline

• Physical test copies are expected in 3 to 5 weeks

We will share photos as soon as we receive them. If the test copies meet expectations, we will move directly into mass production.

Spin & Light

We will also be producing Spin & Light as a standalone title with deluxe components in the future. More details on that will come later.

Spin & Light is a bonus game mode included with Eight Nights, and it has quickly become one of our favorite ways to play. It brings a different pace and feel to the game, centered around the dreidel and quick, high-impact moments.

The rules are included within the Standard and Deluxe editions, and all backers will receive the custom dreidel used to play this version of the game.

What happens next

• Physical test copy review
• Final approval
• Mass production

We appreciate your patience. We are now in the stage where the game becomes physical, and we will continue to share progress as it comes in.

Thank you again for your support.

 

Production Update + Miracle Card Preview
7 months ago – Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 04:44:01 AM

Hi everyone,

We have been deep in final production preparation over the past few weeks. We are finalizing all production files, reviewing dielines and layouts, confirming punchboard alignment, checking card finishes and thickness, and preparing the full official submission package.

Our goal is to submit everything to the factory this week so that when they return from their New Year break, they can begin producing the official test copies. This is a major milestone.

When test copies arrive, we will review color accuracy, component fit inside the box, punchboard cuts, card handling, and overall production quality. We will share photos as soon as we have them.

Stretch Goal Miracle Card Preview

While finalizing files, we continued playtesting the stretch goal Miracle Cards to ensure they feel exciting and balanced.

Here is one of the favorites:

Maccabee:1 Beats 8

This card creates a dramatic reversal moment at the table where a one played at the right time can win the trick.

What Happens Next

• Final file submission
• Digital proof review
• Physical test copy production
• Approval
• Mass production

We are being meticulous now so production moves smoothly once it begins.

Thank you for your continued support. We are getting very close to seeing this game come to life.

 

 

Thank You - Eight Nights Is Fully Funded.
8 months ago – Thu, Jan 22, 2026 at 11:16:10 AM

Eight Nights has officially closed, and we’re thrilled to share that the campaign is fully funded and all stretch goals have been unlocked.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who backed, shared, playtested, commented, and supported this project along the way. Your enthusiasm and encouragement carried this campaign from start to finish, and we’re proud of what Eight Nights has become.

What’s Included

Thanks to the success of the campaign, every copy of Eight Nights will include:

• Additional Miracle Cards
• A 2-player cooperative mode
• A physical dreidel first-player marker with Spin & Play bonus variant rules
• Individual player bidding cards to improve clarity and flow at the table

All of these are now officially part of the game.

What Happens Next

We’re moving into final artwork refinement and production preparation.

Eight Nights is scheduled to ship in September, so we will not be collecting shipping addresses just yet. We’ll collect shipping details closer to fulfillment to ensure everything is accurate.

We’ll continue to share updates as we move through production and keep you informed on timing and next steps.

Thank you again for making this campaign such a success. We can’t wait to get Eight Nights onto your tables.

Melissa & Shlomi
Peace & Love Games

Stretch Goal Update: All Goals Unlocked
9 months ago – Mon, Jan 19, 2026 at 06:47:19 PM

Stretch Goal Update: All Goals Unlocked 

We’re excited to share one final update as we head into the final hours of the campaign.

All stretch goals for Eight Nights are now officially unlocked.

The physical dreidel first-player marker, including the Spin & Play bonus variant rules, is now officially part of the game and will be included in both the Standard and Deluxe editions.

Based on recent playtesting, we’re also adding individual player bidding cards. These cards make bidding clearer at the table and help streamline gameplay.

With just hours left, we’re incredibly grateful for the support, sharing, and enthusiasm that brought Eight Nights to this point.

Thank you for being part of the Eight Nights journey.

Melissa & Shlomi
Peace & Love Games

Final Stretch Goal Ahead: Dreidel + Spin & Play at $8,000
9 months ago – Sun, Jan 18, 2026 at 01:07:38 PM

We’re closing in on our final stretch goal at $8,000, and we wanted to share what it unlocks.

When we reach $8,000, we won’t just include the custom first-player dreidel, we’ll also add a new way to enjoy Eight Nights using the components already in the box.

Eight Nights: Spin & Play is an additional rule set for Eight Nights, a luck-driven race to light the Menorah, a modern reinvention of the traditional dreidel game and a great way to play with kids and family of all ages. If you’re old enough to spin, you’re old enough to play.

Reaching this goal means all Kickstarter backers receive this new way to play as a thank-you for helping us cross the finish line together.

Thank you for helping us share the light