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	The game was officially announced on March 19, 2018, by both an [[Index Page]] [[Index Page Footer\|footer message]] and [[@StrongBadActual Tweets 2018\|a post on]] the [[@StrongBadActual]] Twitter account. Both promoted that a "janky prototype" of the game would be playable at [[PAX (event)\|PAX East]] 2018, April 5–8. The Brothers Chaps also [[PAX East - 8 Apr 2018\|held a panel at PAX East]], revealing more information about the game and mentioning that a "[[Kickcheater]]" was forthcoming.		The game was officially announced on March 19, 2018, by both an [[Index Page]] [[Index Page Footer\|footer message]] and [[@StrongBadActual Tweets 2018\|a post on]] the [[@StrongBadActual]] Twitter account. Both promoted that a "janky prototype" of the game would be playable at [[PAX (event)\|PAX East]] 2018, April 5–8. The Brothers Chaps also [[PAX East - 8 Apr 2018\|held a panel at PAX East]], revealing more information about the game and mentioning that a "[[Kickcheater]]" was forthcoming.

	An [[@StrongBadActual Tweets 2018\|advertisement video]] was posted on @StrongBadActual on June 12, 2018, announcing that the Kickstarter would launch in July. A dedicated [[Trogdor!! The Board Game Website\|webpage]] was made for the game on June 29~~, 2018~~. Dedicated Twitter and Facebook pages were created the same day; both [[Social Media\|social media]] accounts have since been closed.		An [[@StrongBadActual Tweets 2018\|advertisement video]] was posted on @StrongBadActual on June 12, 2018, announcing that the Kickstarter would launch in July. A dedicated [[Trogdor!! The Board Game Website\|webpage]] was made for the game shortly thereafter on June 29. Dedicated Twitter and Facebook pages were created the same day; both [[Social Media\|social media]] accounts have since been closed.

	Later playtests took place at [[Gen Con]] on August 2–3~~, 2018~~ and on ~~the~~ [[~~Jonathan Coulton\|~~JoCo]] ~~Cruise~~ in March ~~2019~~.		Later [[Trogdor Live Playtest @ GenCon\|playtests]] took place at [[Gen Con 2018]] on August 2–3 and on [[JoCo Cruise 2019]] in March.

	=== Kickstarter Campaign ===		=== Kickstarter Campaign ===
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	* 1 video of 25 people screaming 'TROGDOR!'		* 1 video of 25 people screaming 'TROGDOR!'

	Completing the bingo ~~unlocked~~ a [[SBCG4AP Playthrough\|live stream]] of [[Matt Chapman]] playing and voicing [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]] episode [[Homestar Ruiner]].		Completing the bingo would unlock a [[SBCG4AP Playthrough\|live stream]] of [[Matt Chapman]] playing and voicing ''[[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]]'' episode [[Homestar Ruiner]]. On August 11, the playthrough was unlocked without fans having to complete the final task, in recognition of the tenth anniversary of ''SBCG4AP'''s release.

	==== Conclusion ====		==== Conclusion ====
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	The campaign ended on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, with a total of $1,421,903 raised (nearly 20 times the goal) and 23,338 backers.		The campaign ended on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, with a total of $1,421,903 raised (nearly 20 times the goal) and 23,338 backers.

	Preorders were available on [https://trogdor.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders Backerkit] from September 17 to ~~[[Halloween\|~~October 31]] (~~originally~~ October 15). Extra items, such as [[Characters\|character]] [[Meeple Character Variations\|meeples]], enamel pins, and shirts, were also available with preorders. A [[Trogdor!! The Board Game Rulebook EP\|rulebook album]], consisting of thirteen songs explaining rules and mechanics of the game, was released April 15, 2019.		Preorders were available on [https://trogdor.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders Backerkit] from September 17 to October 31 (extended from October 15). Extra items, such as [[Characters\|character]] [[Meeple Character Variations\|meeples]], enamel pins, and shirts, were also available with preorders. A [[Trogdor!! The Board Game Rulebook EP\|rulebook album]], consisting of thirteen songs explaining rules and mechanics of the game, was released April 15, 2019.

	Shipping to backers began in early July 2019.		Shipping to backers began in early July 2019.
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	=== Retail ===		=== Retail ===

	A "Retail Edition" of the game was released in Fall 2020, after the Kickstarter concluded. This version does not include the wooden meeples or "Stack 'Em To The Heavens!" minigame, but is otherwise identical, and is sold in the [https://homestore-runner.myshopify.com/products/coming-in-fall-2020-trogdor-the-board-game-retail-version Shopify] ~~and~~ [~~https://www.strongbadsspecialtyshoppe.com/listing/trogdor-~~the~~-board-game?product=2050 Teespring]~~ [[~~Store~~\|~~Stores~~]]. ~~A print-~~and~~-play version can be made~~ [https://old.homestarrunner.com/printandplay ~~here~~].		A "Retail Edition" of the game was released in Fall 2020, after the Kickstarter concluded. This version does not include the wooden meeples or "Stack 'Em To The Heavens!" minigame but is otherwise identical, and is sold in the [https://homestore-runner.myshopify.com/products/coming-in-fall-2020-trogdor-the-board-game-retail-version Shopify] [[Store\|store]] (formerly on the [[Teespring\|Spring]] storefront as well).

			The prototype version of the games and rules is [https://old.homestarrunner.com/printandplay available as a free download] in print-and-play format.

	=== Post-Release ===		=== Post-Release ===
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	In Spring 2020, the "[#Book_of_Haldo Book of Haldo]" beta rulebook was posted on the [[Trogdor!! The Board Game Website\|website]] and [[@StrongBadActual Tweets 2020\|Twitter]], giving the Archer a more complex ruleset.		In Spring 2020, the "[#Book_of_Haldo Book of Haldo]" beta rulebook was posted on the [[Trogdor!! The Board Game Website\|website]] and [[@StrongBadActual Tweets 2020\|Twitter]], giving the Archer a more complex ruleset.

	In Spring 2022, the "[#Magicks_and_.27Mergencies_Expando_Deck Magicks and 'Mergencies Expando Deck]" was released which adds new gameplay elements to the board game. A [[Expando Deck Promo\|toon]] was made to explain and promote the expansion.		In Spring 2022, the "[#Magicks_and_.27Mergencies_Expando_Deck Magicks and 'Mergencies Expando Deck]" was released which adds new gameplay elements to the board game. A [[Expando Deck Promo\|toon]] was made to explain and promote the expansion. In 2025, a printable version of the deck was added to the site.

	== Instructions ==		== Instructions ==
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	All game pieces ~~with~~ the [[Store\|Store figurines]]		All game pieces alongside the [[Store\|Store figurines]]
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	~~The~~ meeples		Wooden prototype meeples
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	~~The~~ "[[Ye Flask]] of [[Dennis]]" card		Early version of "[[Ye Flask]] of [[Dennis]]" card
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	The game being [[@StrongBadActual Tweets 2019\|unleashed "FOR SALE unto the masses!"]]		The game being [[@StrongBadActual Tweets 2019\|unleashed "FOR SALE unto the masses!"]]
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			Strong Bad "sellin' and demoin'" the game at [[Gen Con 2019]]
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