Just to let you know. You only have less than 24 hours to get PLAYNE on Kickstarter to get its exclusive rewards...
Huge Stretch goal added.
If we reach our next stretch goal, not only will we add the ability to create beautiful meditation spaces, we will also make PLAYNE free for all front-line staff (nurses, teachers, and social care workers).
Huge thanks to the backers for successfully funding this campaign on Kickstarter to bring PLAYNE to mobile!
Much Love, Krish
WE DID IT! PLAYNE is coming to mobile!
Wow! We did it! Sensei Fox is coming to mobile!
Thanks to your amazing support, we have successfully funded the Kickstarter campaign and I can now start working on bringing PLAYNE to mobile! Not only this, since we reached this goal by today, I will donate 1,000 copies of PLAYNE (mobile) to Mental Health Charities around the world who work with people who could benefit from mindfulness and meditation.
Folks, this whole experience has really blown me away. I'm moved by the amount of people that got behind PLAYNE.
48 HOURS LEFT to hit our first stretch goal!
I've just combined two stretch goals to create a single supercharged stretch goal!
If we hit £45k, you'll be able to create a library of beautifully themed sanctuaries in PLAYNE. Imagine creating a collection of sanctuaries for your meditations, like a zen garden or a vibrant meadow with colorful wildflowers by choosing the type of grass, flowers, etc. All with it's own unique soundscapes!
If you are thinking of getting PLAYNE for mobile, then please consider backing now so we can hit more of the stretch goals like multiplayer support.
Thank you all again for your support! More updates and news will be coming soon.
Much Love, Krish.
P.S If you would you like to give Fox a name and have a whole story chapter written about you, then check out the Visionary tier which now has a 30% discount: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/krishs/playne/
90% Funded! Less than 72 hours left!
Hello Friends,
PLAYNE for Mobile is nearly 90% funded on Kickstarter! We are getting REALLY CLOSE to getting this funded but we only have 3 days left to reach our goal!
Your support is crucial in these final hours. Every pledge, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal of making PLAYNE Mobile a reality. If you've been thinking about pre-ordering Playne for mobile, now is the time! Not only will you help me to fund the development of this meaningful game, you'll also get super exclusive backer rewards that are only available on Kickstarter.
I pledge that if we hit our Kickstarter goal by tomorrow at 5pm (BST), I'll donate 1,000 copies of Playne (mobile) to mental health organizations around the world, helping their members build mindfulness habits through gaming.
Hope we can make this happen folks! Every pledge counts.
Thank you for your support! Krish.
Kickstarter funded 40% - We need your help!
Hello Friends,
Huge thanks to the 200 backers who have raised over 40% of our funding goal to bring PLAYNE to Mobile. From what I'm seeing, most of the backers are from the PLAYNE community, which is incredible. I'm truly grateful to all of you for getting behind this!
But sadly with Kickstarter, if the campaign doesn't hit the goal, we lose all the money raised so far. This means that if we don't succeed, the chances are that I won't be able to develop PLAYNE for mobile .. which really sucks .. BUT we have another two week.
If you want to back, but have never used Kickstater
Kickstarter is a platform where you can pre-order the game and directly support its development. Developing and marketing for mobile is incredibly hard, but with this funding it'll make it possible. With Kickstarter, you're not just a buyer, you're a backer! In return for your support, as well as knowing that you are making this game possible, you'll get exclusive rewards like lifetime access to the game and unique asset unlocks in return for your support.
Backing on Kickstarter is simple: Visit the PLAYNE Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/krishs/playne/ Choose a reward tier that you like. Follow the prompts to complete your pledge.
If you want to back but can't figure out Kickstarter, drop me an email to krish@vismaya.co.uk or connect with me on Discord (@heykrish), and I'll happily walk you through it.
The reality is that we just need roughly 275 of you to back this campaign and we can create PLAYNE Mobile for you, and for thousands of others. This is the cool thing about Kickstarter!
So yes, I hope we can do this together!
Thank you! Krish.
P.S. If you've already backed, please share this campaign email with anyone you think might be interested! You can find easily shareable graphics here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LITVI3T-vhZ8GWcYhFudPcQe3Llky2VK?usp=sharing
PLAYNE for Mobile Just Launched on Kickstarter!
Hello Friends!
I’m really excited to announce that the Kickstarter campaign to bring Playne to Mobile is now LIVE! 🥳
PLAYNE FOR MOBILE
- Grow a vibrant, lush sanctuary with your meditations on iOS and Android - Create deeply relaxing nature soundscapes for your meditations - Meditations for daily living, helping with personal growth, emotional regulation, impulse control, and managing anxiety
KICKSTARTER ONLY BENEFITS:
🤩 Lifetime access to PLAYNE Mobile only on Kickstarter 🌟 Exclusive Kickstarter-only visual assets and physical rewards 🦊 Baby Dragon and Cat avatars for Fox 🌳 Cherry blossom trees 🪙 Earn beautiful physical coins to inspire awareness, kindness, and courage in your daily life + and more!
I hope you're as excited as I am about playing PLAYNE on Mobile. Hopefully, with your help, we can make PLAYNE on Mobile a reality and make caring for our mental health a little easier using the power of video games.
As always, thank you for your support, Krish.
P.S. Could you help me promote this campaign by reposting/RT this post on X? A simple retweet will go a long way in helping this campaign get more visibility. Thank you!
PLAYNE Mobile : Kickstarter Prelaunch Details
Hello Friends,
I'm really excited to let you all know that the crowdfunding campaign to bring PLAYNE to Mobile will launch on Kickstarter next week, 28th of May
There will be Kickstarter only benefits and limited early bird discounts, so make sure you follow the campaign to know when it goes live, so you can take advantage of the limited early bird benefits.
PLAYNE for Mobile, like the PC version will help you build a daily habit of meditation as you grow a beautiful island. More details coming soon!
Thank you all for sticking with me while I get this campaign ready. Hopefully I can count on your support to help me finally bring PLAYNE to Mobile!
Much Love, Krish
You could help bring Playne to Mobile (iOS/Android)
Hello Friends,
Over the years, many of you have asked me for a mobile version of Playne, and I'm totally on board! but the challenges of developing a mobile version are very real. 1) funding its development, and 2) navigating the crowded mobile market, which as a solo developer, is very intimidating.
But it might be possible to create Playne for Mobile with your help.
Would you back a crowdfunding campaign for Playne Mobile? With a Kickstarter campaign, by pre-purchasing Playne for Mobile, you could help fund the project and make Playne for Mobile a reality!
Playne for Mobile Features
More people built a 30-day habit of meditation sitting in front of their computer playing Playne than some of the most popular meditation and mindfulness apps on mobile. Playne for mobile will build on this success and continue to make it easier for you to build a consistent daily habit of meditation using the power of video games :)
How is the mobile version different from Playne? For starters, it'll have all the improvements from the lessons I've learned developing Playne, and Inward.
You can take it (almost) anywhere.
Grow your island, and make it into a beautiful sanctuary.
Craft soundscapes with more views, more weather types, and objects that add to the ambiance.
Bigger collection of meditations.
oh and Fox will be back!
Wishlist is Live!
You can wishlist Playne for mobile to get notified when the campaign launches. Your wishlist helps to understand the appetite for this campaign, and it'll help the project with visibility on Kickstarter, which would be huge!
So if you are interested in this project then please do consider wish-listing using the link below:
Thank you all for your continued support and huge thanks my Patreons G'ma 💖, Waldemar Guter 💖, Meditation Mind 💖, za77ack 💖, Maxime Attimont 💖, AcidOxidant 💖, Tony Kroeplin 💖, David Nowlin 💖, Kamya Auriti 💖, Dominee Calderon 💖, Germano Carniel 💖, Richard Bytheway 💖, Ben Hyde 💖, Isha 💖, ActionKermit 💖, Maarten Inklaar 💖, Konohura 💖, Michiel Krol 💖, jussi 💖, Jesus Redondo 💖, Alex Selador 💖, Kidjchai Yingsery 💖, Josef Weber 💖, PlayguePals 💖, Booge Hagen 💖, Phil Meyer 💖, Carpet25 💖, Emily Robinson 💖, Rhandeev 💖 and Barbara Wegner 💖.
Much Love, Krish.
p.s If you can, please share this link with your friends and fam, fam. Thank you!
Playne Feedback
Hello Friends,
If you have played Playne, could you spare three minutes to provide me with some feedback?
It's mind-boggling to think that nearly five years have flown by since I started working on Playne's. It's an incredible journey you've all been on together, with you all meditating for over half a million hours — a milestone that fills me with gratitude,
The Playne you've come to love is in a lot of ways, your own creation. Your input and feedback have been the reason for the 50+ patches and updates I've rolled out. I'm exploring a few ideas for Playne (and Inward) and your feedback could help me to make sure that I'm aligned with you all.
Thank you all for your continued support!
Much Love, Krish
Playne is supporting War Child UK in the Game Action Sale!
We’re supporting War Child UK in the Game Action Sale!
Between 16-23 August, we’ll donate a portion of sales to War Child UK. Make sure to grab your discounted copy, gift one to a friend or let them know about the sale.
This year’s Game Action is once again bringing together the gaming industry to highlight the importance of protecting, educating, and standing up for the rights of children living in war zones. War Child work in the hardest to reach places to support those who are hardest hit, to protect, educate and stand up for the rights of children, when they need them most.
By purchasing a game or DLC during the sale you can help War Child raise thousands to fund projects in Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Iraq, Ukraine, and Yemen. They will never give up on children affected by conflict.
Find out more about War Child here - https://www.warchild.org.uk/our-work
80% Special Discount - Thank you all!
Hello Friends,
Over the years, I've been deeply moved by your support and the stories you've shared about how PLAYNE has left a positive impact on your lives.
Solo game development is hard, but your feedback and encouragement have been the driving force behind every update, every new feature, and every improvement over the years. Although I'm now focused on Inward and my next relaxing puzzle game Maya's Dream it all started with your support, here, with Playne. As an artist, I'm grateful to have shared my journey with Playne with such a beautiful community.
For the summer sale on Steam, I'm excited to announce that PLAYNE will be available at a deep discount of 80% to thank you for your continued support and to welcome new members into our growing community.
I hope this discount helps you if you've been considering building a habit of mindfulness and meditation with PLAYNE, but haven't been able to afford the price.
