Save your friend as Exorcists or possess all as the Whisperer in this one-vs-many horror cooperative board game.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
September Update - Pledge Manager and Manufacturing Timeline
5 months ago
– Mon, Sep 15, 2025 at 10:08:03 AM
Hi all,
Some short updates as we get closer to manufacturing.
Pledge Manager
Thank you to the majority of backers who have already completed your BackerKit Pledge Manager. I'm looking to probably lock orders at the end of October.
Important to note: locking only applies to your items. You’ll still be able to update and confirm your shipping address much closer to delivery. Taxes and shipping charges haven’t been taken yet—you won’t be charged when orders lock. Those payments will happen later, and I’ll notify you before they’re collected.
As for the Preorder Store on BackerKit, this will stay open for an extended period of time.
Close to Manufacturing
Currently, I have given LongPack updated files for a pre-production sample that I should get at the end of this month or the first week of October. Once I receive the sample, review it, and make sure the components all look good to go, I'll give LongPack the green light to start manufacturing! If there aren't any hiccups, manufacturing should start in October and be completed by the holidays in December.
If there are any delays during the timeline, I'll be sure to let you all know in an update.
Thank you!
Justin
Typhon Games
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August Update - Surveys, Development, and More!
6 months ago
– Wed, Aug 13, 2025 at 08:14:13 AM
Hello everyone and hope you're all having a great summer!
Pledge Manager
About 80% of you have filled out your surveys in the BackerKit pledge manager, so a big thank you for the prompt responses. There are still around 50 backers who still need to fill out their survey so please get that done as soon as you can. If anybody is missing their link or needs help with their order, please contact [email protected]
Development
Currently, I have completed final edits on all components excluding the first player tokens and rulebook. Graphical facelifts for the rulebook along with font and color updates are still in work, which will be the final steps before I fully green light it.
Once the rulebook is fully complete, I can start putting all the components together to get it sent to my manufacturer (LongPack) for review.
TTS Playthrough
If anyone is interested in watching a playthrough I did last month, check out the video below from Cosmic Ben's YouTube channel. There's a brief interview in the beginning, then the playthrough, chatting about horror, and what's next.
If you were at all confused about some of the mechanics about the game, there are a lot of points during the playthrough where I clarify gameplay items and actions.
Preorder Store
If any of your friends, family, or others in the board game community are interested in securing a copy, send them the link below to preorder the game now!
Surveys Incoming + Preorder Store Opening!
8 months ago
– Thu, Jul 10, 2025 at 11:25:38 AM
Hey everyone,
I hope you're all having a fantastic week so far! I have some important updates to share as we move into the next phase of the project.
BackerKit Pledge Manager
In the next few days, you’ll see smoke test surveys going out to a small group of backers. This is a standard process where BackerKit sends surveys to around 5% of backers to make sure everything is working smoothly. Once those come back without any issues, surveys will be sent out to all remaining backers shortly after.
This survey is where you’ll confirm your pledge items, select any add-ons you want, and enter your shipping address. You will be asked to confirm (or edit) your order and input your address so that shipping can be calculated. BackerKit defaults to the highest possible shipping cost until you enter your address, so don't panic if it shows a huge shipping cost at first.
Surveys will remain open until mid September, and after you respond to the survey, you'll still be able to go back later and change your responses at any time if needed.
We will lock orders and charge cards later on in the process once manufacturing is further along, and then we'll send another update to warn you before your cards are charged again for shipping and taxes closer to fulfillment.
Preorder Store Opening
We will also be opening the BackerKit preorder store for anyone who missed the campaign within the next few days. Note that the game will be priced at $50 USD in the preorder store, compared to the original backer price of $37 USD.
*Note - Anyone who backed at the $1 tier during the campaign will still be able to get the game for $37.
Also, the Whisperer STL file price will remain the same as during the campaign.
Limited Edition Whisperer Statue Available
I’m also excited to announce that the Limited Edition 8-inch pre-painted Whisperer statue will be available in the preorder store and as an add-on in BackerKit.
Only 10 will be made, each professionally printed by Silver Heron Studios and hand-painted by Pink Orc Studios in the Netherlands. Price: $330 USD
This is a perfect addition for collectors or anyone who wants a commanding centerpiece for their horror shelf. If this happens to sell out and there's more interest, I'll consider producing more in the future.
Production Progress & New First Player Tokens
In production news, component files are continuing to be finalized and optimized for manufacturing. I also discovered that we had extra real estate available on one of the punchboards, so I’m adding first player tokens to the game. It’s a small but useful quality-of-life addition to keep gameplay smooth.
Final Notes
Thank you all for your continued support, patience, and enthusiasm for the game. Keep an eye out for your survey email soon and let me know if you have any questions at all during this process.
Talk soon with more progress updates!
— Justin Gale Typhon Games
THANK YOU ALL!
9 months ago
– Wed, Jun 04, 2025 at 05:17:11 PM
Hi fellow Exorcists!
THANK YOU for all the support throughout the campaign and finishing strong at the end there. The Brightview Haunting is becoming a reality and you've helped bring this eerie, tension-filled experience to life.
Coming Soon...
Late pledges will be opening in the next few weeks, so if you know someone who missed the campaign or you're a follower that didn't get a chance to back, you'll have the chance to join the haunting soon. More to come on the pledge manager in the next update.
Additionally, I’ll be shifting focus toward final development touches and preparing for manufacturing. You can expect 1–2 updates per month from here on out—just enough to keep you in the loop throughout the process.
I'm very excited to continue this journey with you all and I truly appreciate each of you for backing! The whispers of Brightview await...
See you in the forest, Justin Gale Typhon Games
Fully Funded! The Haunting Begins!
9 months ago
– Tue, Jun 03, 2025 at 01:36:03 PM
Dear Exorcists,
We did it! The Brightview Haunting is officially fully funded, and it’s all thanks to YOU—the incredible backers, believers, and brave souls willing to step into the shadows of Brightview Forest.
From the bottom of the Elder Tree's heart: Thank You. Your support has brought this haunting to life, and now the real fun (and fear) begins.
With your help, I've already expanded the game with:
3 brand-new Corrupt Cards
The Pentacle, Signet, and Twisted Dagger have appeared in Brightview Forest! These will add even more risk and strategy to your encounters and vary each playthrough with different corrupt items. The signet is now the only corrupt item that can save a possessed ally! Also, as you can see from the cards, I've added token icons. The prototype was all text, but now any Item or Event card that specifies a token will have the icon in its place.
Whisperer Statue Incoming…
The pre-painted 8-inch display statue of the Whisperer is still in the works! This chilling centerpiece will be available as an add-on in the Pledge Manager, opening in late June or early July. I'll share images and pricing once it’s ready, but rest assured—this will be the perfect centerpiece to your ritual table. This will be a very limited item, so it will be first come, first serve!
Final Hours
If anyone who is following this campaign hasn't had the chance to back yet, I encourage you all to join the haunting! The Whisperer is waiting...
For all current backers, please continue to share with your horror and gaming networks! Let's make a strong final push until the end of the campaign tomorrow!
Next Steps
After the campaign ends, I will continue refinement of the rulebook and give it a nice thematic facelift as we approach the pledge manager window. Expect updates along the way with behind-the-scenes peeks and more whispers from the forest.
Thank you again for helping bring this vision to life. Your support means the world—and the world of The Brightview Haunting is only the beginning.
With gratitude and dread, Justin Gale Typhon Games Creator of The Brightview Haunting
