Cult of the Lamb: The Board Game

Mini-Update: All Non-Pledge Over Time Pledge Manager Surveys are Live + Reminder for AppleID Users
10 days ago – Tue, Sep 29, 2026 at 05:43:29 AM

Hello, Devoted Flock! 🐑

As promised, this mini-update is to let you know that all pledge manager surveys have now been sent for backers who did not choose the Pledge Over Time option; keep an eye on your inbox for an email from BackerKit (if you can’t find your survey email, don’t forget to check your spam folder).

Please note; if you paid using Pledge Over Time on Kickstater, you'll only receive your invitation to the pledge manager once you've paid your final installment. 

🍎❗ Important Information for AppleID Users:

If you pledged to the campaign using AppleID (i.e. using a @privaterelay.appleid.com email address), it will cause issues receiving emails from BackerKit. This means you'll miss important updates and reminders. 

If you have used AppleID, please email us ASAP at [email protected] with your name, Kickstarter pledge number (which can be found in your Kickstarter pledge confirmation email) and an alternative email address; we’ll change it for you. 

Having Difficulties?

If you have any problems, please check the BackerKit FAQs; if you can’t find the answer there, please email us at [email protected].

🦴 ICYMI: Knucklebones!

Knucklebones is now available as an add-on in the pledge manager! 🎲 Featuring 18 marbled acrylic Knucklebones dice and a deluxe faux-leather roll-and-carry case with zipped dice carrier, this fast-paced dice game is now available in physical, travel-friendly form.

If you're already a backer, please don't use the late pledge link on the KS page to add items (this will create a second order) - you'll be able to do it in your pledge manager survey. If you've done this by accident, don't fear - email us at [email protected] and we'll get you sorted! 

Please note, Knucklebones is a standalone post-campaign add-on and is not included in the All-In Deluxe Pledge. 

🐑 Until Next Time

We’ll be back with our next full-sized KS update in October!

– The Paper Fort Games team

© 2026 Massive Monster Ltd; Licensed by Devolver Digital, Inc

September 2026 Update: Pledge Manager Smoke Test + Knucklebones Announcement + Lamb Adoptee Naming Poll + New Playthrough Video + Desktop Backgrounds + More Fanart + Gold-Plated Poop Reminder + Sample Pictures!
16 days ago – Wed, Sep 23, 2026 at 02:16:24 AM

Hello, Devoted Flock! 🐑

Thank you again for a wonderful campaign – we really enjoyed it, and it was a really rewarding way to engage with you all! 😊 Thanks for all of your lovely comments, excellent suggestions and infectious enthusiasm.

We've been working hard behind the scenes and today’s bumper update contains important information about the opening of our Pledge Manager (please read it carefully!), an exciting announcement about Knucklebones, an adoptee naming poll, fanart, a new playthrough video, sample pictures and more!

ℹ️ Pledge Manager Smoke Test

We are using BackerKit as our pledge manager. You will use this platform to review your pledge, manage add-ons, purchase additional copies of the game and provide shipping information. This is where languages can be selected and where shipping (and VAT if applicable) will be charged before fulfilment.  To avoid missing emails from BackerKit, please add [email protected] to your safelist to prevent them being marked as spam.  

Our pledge manager 'smoke test' surveys will be rolling out over the next few days! A small, randomly selected group of backers who didn’t choose to Pledge Over Time will receive their surveys first so we can make sure everything is running smoothly. Once we’re confident everything is behaving as it should, we’ll hit the button to send out the rest of the surveys to backers who paid in full on KS. We’ll post updates as the full survey waves go live - don't worry if you don't see anything before then!

If you’re a Pledge Over Time backer, your surveys are handled slightly differently - please read the information below.

⏰ Pledge Over Time Backers

If you chose Pledge Over Time on Kickstarter, you won’t receive your invitation to the pledge manager until after your final payment has been collected on October 14th. Don't worry if you don't see anything before then!

🍎❗ Important Information for AppleID Users

If you pledged to the campaign using AppleID (i.e. using a @privaterelay.appleid.com email address), it will cause issues receiving emails from BackerKit, and you’ll miss important updates and reminders. 

If you have used AppleID, please email us ASAP at [email protected] with your name, Kickstarter pledge number (which can be found in your Kickstarter pledge confirmation email) and an alternative email address; we’ll change it for you. 

🦴 Knucklebones!

We are very excited to announce that Knucklebones will be available as an add-on in the pledge manager! 🎲 Featuring 18 marbled acrylic Knucklebones dice and a deluxe faux-leather roll-and-carry case with zipped dice carrier, this fast-paced dice game is now available in physical, travel-friendly form.

Please note, Knucklebones is a standalone post-campaign add-on and is not included in the All-In Deluxe Pledge. 

If you're already a backer, please don't use the late pledge link on the KS page to add items (this will create a second order) - you'll be able to do it in your pledge manager survey. 

💩 Win a Gold-Plated Poop!

This is your reminder that just before fulfilment, once manufacturing is complete, we’ll randomly select one backer who has the Blessed Droppings pack included in their pledge (either as a standalone add-on or as part of the All-In Deluxe pledge) to receive a one-of-a-kind genuine gold-plated poop – truly the most blessed of droppings. If you don't have it already, you'll be able to add on the Blessed Droppings pack in the pledge manager. 

Please note, whether you’ve pledged for 1 Blessed Droppings pack or 100, you’ll receive a single entry into the draw. After all, the Lamb is generous… but even divine blessings have limits.

🎨 Fanart!

Thank you for continuing to share your wonderful fanart with us on social media – we love to see it! If you’ve created something inspired by this campaign, please let us know by tagging @paperfortgames!

🍿 Playthrough Video

Below you’ll find a playthrough video from the wonderful Dicing With Death; please head to their YouTube channel and show them some love!

💻 Desktop Backgrounds

You will have received a direct Kickstarter message containing a link to your COTL-themed desktop wallpapers. We’ve included 3 standard variants (shown below), plus an ultrawide option – enjoy!

🐏 Adoptee Naming Poll #1 – Lambs!

It’s time to name our adoptees – first up, the lambs!

Supporting Stonebridge City Farm

We’ve adopted five woolly friends from Stonebridge City Farm - a free community space in St Ann’s, Nottingham, where people, animals, food, gardens and hands-on activities come together to create connection, routine and a real sense of belonging.

Every week, hundreds of people visit the farm not simply to see the animals, but to volunteer, learn new skills, get involved and spend time with others in a welcoming space that is open to everyone. Best of all, visiting the farm is completely free. This gives local residents who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience a place like this the chance to get involved - whether that’s growing food, helping to care for the animals or discovering more about how we can all look after the natural world.

We’re proud to be supporting the fantastic work taking place at Stonebridge City Farm and the opportunities it creates for the local community. You can find out more about the farm’s mission and impact here: https://stonebridgecityfarm.com/our-mission-and-impact

We’ll be visiting our adoptees very soon and we’ll be sure to take plenty of photos to share with you!

Vote for Your Favourite Name!

Vote via the poll attached to this update - the 5 names with the most votes will be chosen!

• Lambert
• Bäälzebub
• Shee-ple
• Lucifer
• Marshmallow
• Heidi
• Wool-f
• Meryl
• Wooliam
• Q-Tip
   

👀 What’s Happening at the Studio?

We’re continuing to playtest and develop the game, refining the mechanisms and finalising the graphic design. We’re also preparing and submitting the print files for all of the game’s add-ons so that we can receive samples and check the quality of each component - we’ll share these samples with you as we get them, via these monthly KS updates.

Firstly, here’s a shot of the dice tower sample in action! Fun removable crown – check. Stasfying sound as the dice pass through – check (though this is a GIF, so you'll have to take out word for that!). Dramatic exit- check!

Here’s a sneak peek of the embroidered version of the decoration bag, included with the Deluxe and All-In Deluxe pledges. This photo is from our manufacturing partners and we’re looking forward to seeing it in-person alongside some of the game’s other add-ons!

We’ve also received samples of the metal first player coin! The weight of the coin is very satisfying, and we’re really happy with the aged finish. It gives the coin that perfectly weathered, straight-out-of-the-Lands-of-the-Old-Faith look!

👋Until next Time! 

We’ll be back with a mini-update when the first full wave of pledge manager surveys goes live.

– The Paper Fort Games team

© 2026 Massive Monster Ltd; Licensed by Devolver Digital, Inc

Thank You So Much, Flock! + What Happens Next?
about 2 months ago – Fri, Aug 14, 2026 at 10:18:38 AM

Hello, Devoted Flock! 🐑

What a wild ride, and what an unforgettable three (and a bit) weeks it's been 😃.

🔥 Final Campaign Stats

• You helped us rise a total of £2,608,919!
• Our mighty Flock includes 14,028 backers!
• You unlocked 45 Stretch Goals and 14 Social Goals!

🙏 Thank You! 

First and foremost, thank you to every single one of you. Whether you pledged, shared the campaign, left a comment, voted in a poll, or supported us in any other way, you've helped make this campaign something truly special. We couldn't have wished for a more wonderful Flock.

On a personal note, I (James) and Chris want to say thank you to the entire Paper Fort Games team. Each member of the team has gone above and beyond throughout the campaign, and this simply wouldn't have been possible without all of their hard work and dedication 🙏. I (James) have greatly enjoyed answering each and every one of your comments and messages, thank you to many backers as well for jumping in when we were offline overnight.

Finally, we'd also like to give a huge thank you to Massive Monster and Devolver for trusting us to bring Cult of the Lamb to the tabletop. We're equally grateful to the incredibly talented freelance creatives who helped shape the campaign through their videography, soundtrack, and voiceover work. You've all played a part in bringing this project to life. 💪

❓ What Happens Next?

The whole PFG team will be taking some time off to recover from the campaign; if you have any questions, please feel free to message us via Kickstarter or email us at [email protected] but please bear in mind we will only answer once we’re back in the office.

💳 Card Charges

Your payment method will be charged shortly after the campaign ends. If the payment fails, Kickstarter will notify you and give you a chance to update your payment details and try again. We don’t control the payment system, so if you’re having problems, please reach out to Kickstarter Support using this form: https://help.kickstarter.com/hc/en-us/requests/new .

 Shipping costs and any applicable taxes are not charged yet; they will be collected later via the pledge manager, after surveys are completed.

🧾 Pledge Manager

We aim to open the post-campaign pledge manager (BackerKit) in September, but it might take a little longer.

You’ll receive an invitation to the pledge manager via email (sent to the email address you use for Kickstarter). Here, you’ll be able to review your pledge, manage add-ons, purchase additional copies of the game, choose languages and provide updated delivery addresses in the case of a house move. It’s also where you’ll pay for your shipping, and taxes (if applicable).

You’ll receive emails from BackerKit before we lock orders and addresses, and before we charge cards for shipping.  To avoid missing these emails, please add [email protected] to your safelist to stop them being marked as spam.

💬 Comments and Messages

Once we are back, we will be checking and responding to comments on the Kickstarter page and to Kickstarter messages intermittently.

📄 Updates

We will be publishing Kickstarter updates once a month to keep you in the loop. We may post additional updates with important milestones or information, but at a minimum we will check in monthly to report on progress (even if it’s just to say ‘nothing new to report’!).

🖥️ Desktop Backgrounds

Shortly after we return to the office, all backers will receive a Kickstarter message containing a link to a COTL-themed desktop background; we hope you enjoy it!  

Thank you for everything, Devoted flock… Praise the Lamb! 🐏

James, Chris and the Paper Fort Games Team.

(We're flocking off for a while- catch you later!)

Win a Gold-Plated Poop! + Community Giveaway Result + Final Stretch Goal Revealed + Poll #4 Result + Our Favourite Adoptee Names + Solo & Narinder Spotlights + Happy 4th Birthday to COTL + Help the Flock Grow!
about 2 months ago – Tue, Aug 11, 2026 at 08:51:04 AM

Hello, Devoted Flock! 🐑

We’re in the last few days of the campaign; soon Kickstarter will be measuring time left in the campaign in hours rather than days – a sure sign that the end is fast approaching!

It’s hard to believe how quickly this campaign has flown by. Every pledge, comment, share, and kind word has helped bring Cult of the Lamb: The Board Game to this point, and we can’t thank you enough for being part of the journey. 

We've got loads to reveal and share in this update, so let's jump in!

🔥 Campaign Progress

• We've just passed £1.98 million in funding! 🤯
• The Flock has grown to over 10,400 backers
• You've unlocked 44 Stretch Goals and 12 Social Goals 

💩 Win a Gold-Plated Poop!

Yep, you read that correctly!

Just before fulfilment, once manufacturing is complete, we’ll randomly select one backer who has the Blessed Droppings pack included in their pledge (either as a standalone add-on or as part of the All-In Deluxe pledge) to receive a one-of-a-kind genuine gold-plated poop – truly the most blessed of droppings.

Please note, whether you’ve pledged for 1 Blessed Droppings pack or 100, you’ll receive a single entry into the draw. After all, the Lamb is generous… but even divine blessings have limits.

✨Final Stretch Goal Revealed!

The support on this campaign has blown us all away - we couldn’t end this campaign without a final token of our appreciation… so if we hit £2 million, we’re adding Aym & Baal!

That’s right - everyone's favourite cat boys Aym & Baal will be included at all pledge levels - as a standee in the retail version, single-colour miniature in the Deluxe edition and a multicolour miniature in the All-In Deluxe!

Read on to discover more about the Gateway encounters and learn how these feline foes will make their appearance in your game!
 

🏡Community Giveaway Result

Thank you to everyone who submitted a photo of their base as part of our community giveaway! Whether or not your base is featured below, thank you - we had such a great time looking through all of your incredible creations, and it was amazing to see the creativity and care you’ve put into your bases.

You’ll find the winning base below, along with a selection of some of our other favourites. The winner has already been contacted via DM - congratulations! 🎉

🎂 Happy 4th Birthday to Cult of the Lamb!

Today marks 4 years since Cult of the Lamb was released; Happy Lamb-iversary to everyone involved and congratulations on reaching this wonderful milestone - here’s to many more years of serving the Lamb. 🙏🐑

✅ Poll Result + Runner Up Showdown!

The result of our fourth poll is in – you voted for the Axolotl to join our Flock!

This Follower Form will be included in every copy of the game as either a standee (Retail edition) or wooden head (Deluxe/ Deluxe All-In editions).

We thought it was only fair to give the runners-up from our polls one more chance to make it into the game. So, here we are - the final showdown! This is your chance to have the final say. The two Follower Forms with the highest number of votes will be added to the game! 

Will you choose 🐶 Poppy,  🐴 Horse, 🦒 Giraffe or 🪱 Worm?

💖 Our Favourite Adoptee Names

Thank you to everyone who submitted name suggestions for our Social Goal adoptees! We had a great time reading through all of your ideas, and we’ve picked out some of our favourites to share below.

Once the campaign has ended, we’ll run additional polls so you can help us choose the final name for each adoptee. Since Kickstarter only allows us to run one poll per update (and we may need a slightly more sophisticated voting system to narrow down the choices) it might take us a little time to get everything set up. We’ll keep you posted, and we can’t wait to see which names you choose! 

• 🐑 Lambert, Bäälzebub, Mee-ple, Lucifer
• 🦉 Hootananny, Owlet, Stolas, A. Hoot
• 🐍 Ouroboros, Snek, Medusa, Eden 
• 🐐 Billy, Gary, Phillip, Goatfrey

🔦 Solo Spotlight

Cult of the Lamb: The Board Game can be played solo (i.e with 1 player), with a card-based bot (sometimes called an 'automa') taking the place of a second player at your table. Designed to simulate the decisions and strategy of a human opponent, the bot provides a challenging experience while adding only a small amount of upkeep.

Solo Rules at a Glance

To begin, you'll choose an unused Prophet for the bot and set up the game for two players, with a few key differences. For example, the bot does not use intent cards or a building board, so these are left out during setup. Instead, it uses a cult progress board and a deck of 12 solo behaviour cards.

During the Crusade Phase, the bot follows a simple decision tree to make quick choices that will either help or hinder your progress through the Crusade. The rules also explain when to resolve the bot's Curse and Tarot cards, keeping its turns fast and consistent.

At the start of each Cult Phase, you'll draw a solo behaviour card and use the cult progress board to determine which of the behaviour card's actions the bot will perform - this determines whether the bot prioritises caring for its Followers or increasing its combat strength.

To keep the bot streamlined and easy to manage, its resources and buildings are tracked differently from those of a human player. Each time it gains resources or constructs a building, its position on the cult progress board's tracks changes instead. This creates a clear, readable strategy that you can react to throughout the game, making solo play feel strategic and dynamic without the book-keeping of playing "two-handed" and needing to simulate every move of a second player yourself.

😼 Narinder Spotlight

Cult of the Lamb: The Board Game includes an optional final showdown: The Gateway.

If players agree during setup to include The Gateway in their playthrough, they will not crown a winner after the fourth Cult phase. Instead, each player’s Victory Point total becomes something far more valuable - a final chance to survive and claim ultimate victory!

The Gateway is a two-part battle against Baal & Aym, followed by Narinder - The One Who Waits. These encounters are Boss and Bishop fights with a twist; they introduce new mechanisms inspired by the video game, including Narinder's unique attack patterns and a dramatic second phase featuring summoned Eyeballs that must be dealt with quickly.

The biggest twist in these fights is that your Prophet can no longer die.

Instead, once reduced to 0 Health, every additional point of damage costs Victory Points. Suddenly, the points you've spent four rounds earning become a resource you can burn to stay alive just a little longer.

This creates a satisfying finale where combat-focused players can rely on their strength and firepower to bring Narinder down, while builders and optimisers can draw on the high Victory Point totals they've accumulated through careful resource management and their building-based income engine. Alternatively, if you’ve acquired Curses and Tarot Cards that increase your Health or reduce incoming damage, you’ll be able to survive longer before your Victory Points start to dwindle. Everyone has a fighting chance, whatever the playstyle.

And of course... once Narinder falls, you'll have one final choice to make: will you spare The One Who Waits or end his reign forever?

 🙏 Help the Flock Grow!

As we enter the final stretch of the campaign, we’d really appreciate it if you could share the page with anyone who might be interested in joining the devoted Flock:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paperfortgames/cult-of-the-lamb-the-board-game?ref=69spco

❤️ Thank You

Once again, thank you so much for your support, enthusiasm, kind words, and for helping make this campaign such a fantastic experience. We’re incredibly grateful to have such an amazing community behind us.

Until next time!

– The Paper Fort Games team

Follower Form Poll #3 Result & New Vote + Save System Spotlight + Rogueliker Interview + More Fanart!
2 months ago – Fri, Aug 07, 2026 at 05:53:47 AM

Hello, Devoted Flock! 🐑

We’re entering the final week of the campaign – how the time has flown! We’ve still got plenty to share over the next few days, so don’t forget to check back to the page for all the latest information!  Thank you for all the kind comments and support here and on social media; we’ve loved sharing this campaign with you!

🔥 Campaign Progress

• We've just passed $1.7 million in funding!
• The Flock has grown to over 9100 backers
• You've unlocked 38 Stretch Goals and 11 Social Goals 

✅ Poll Result + New Vote!

The result of our third poll is in – you voted for the Crow to join our Flock!

This Follower Form will be included in every copy of the game as either a standee (Retail edition) or wooden head (Deluxe/ Deluxe All-In editions).

Worm fans – don’t worry! This Follower will have another chance to join the cult next week!

Which Follower Form should we unlock next? 

Will your cult welcome a funky Axolotl, or sweet Poppy*? Cast your vote in the poll below and help decide which one joins the game!

*we've confirmed with Massive Monster that this Follower Form isn't a Schnauzer - it's actually a Cairn Terrier, based on one of the developers' sweet doggos ❤ (sorry, wiki editors!) 

💾 Save System Spotlight

Based on feedback from our playtesters and backers, we’re adding a save system to COTL: The Board Game!

The game is designed to be played through as a complete adventure, but we know that not every game night goes according to plan. Sometimes you run out of time, or you simply want to spread your campaign across several sessions. With the new save system, you can pause your game and return to it later without losing your progress. 

Every pledge level will include a dedicated save system, featuring four Prophet save boxes and one general save box. These will help you keep track of your campaign and store the key components needed to continue your game when you're ready.

You’ll be able to save your game after completing any Crusade or Cult phase. Each player will use their Prophet save box to store their personal cards and components, and the boxes will also help you record important information including your Prophet's weapon, forged dice, Faith, Followers, resources, and unlocked buildings. The general save box will keep track of shared elements of the game, including the available Doctrines, Followers, and Curses from the market board.

Once you've saved your progress, you can pack the game away as normal. When you're ready to continue, simply use the information and components stored in the save boxes to pick up where you left off.

Whether you finish your Crusade in one long session or spread it across several game nights, we hope this makes it easier to enjoy COTL: The Board Game at your own pace.

Thanks to everyone who shared their feedback and helped us make this addition to the game!

🎤 Rogueliker Interview

Recently, Chris spoke to Mike Holmes, editor of rogueliker.com, about the challenges of bringing Cult of the Lamb from the screen to the tabletop and how we’ve worked to capture the feel of the video game while making the most of what board games can offer. 

From abstracting the core gameplay loop to creating a tactile experience that feels true to the original, the conversation covers some of the ideas that have shaped the tabletop version. You can read the interview here: https://rogueliker.com/cult-of-the-lamb-the-board-game-interview/ 

🎨 More Fanart!

Some more fantastic fanart has been doing the rounds on social media - if you’ve created something inspired by this campaign, please share it with us by tagging @paperfortgames!

❤️ Thank You

It’s been incredible to see the support and excitement you’ve shown for Cult of the Lamb: The Board Game. Your enthusiasm, feedback, and belief in the project have helped make this game possible, and we’re incredibly grateful to have you with us on this journey.

Thank you for being part of the Flock and for helping us bring the game to life. We can’t wait to share more with you!

Until next time,

– The Paper Fort Games Team