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Future Me Problems taps into all the responsibilities we would rather put off but in a way only lazy lumps like us can truly appreciate. It's a card game that not only celebrates procrastination—it rewards you for it! We teamed up with Sarah Andersen to help produce this hilarious card game based on her award-winning webcomic, Sarah’s Scribbles. Here’s how it works:
- You have two decks of cards - the SCHEDULE DECK and the ACTIVITY DECK.
- Schedule cards allow you to draw Activity cards. Sometimes you’ll draw annoying RESPONSIBILITIES that COST you points. Other times you’ll draw happy little DISTRACTIONS that EARN you points.
- Every Activity card you draw brings you closer to the LARGE, IMPORTANT TASK card lurking somewhere in the middle of the deck so you’ll need to be professional about your procrastination.
- Once someone draws the LARGE, IMPORTANT TASK card the game ends and the player with the most points from their Activity cards wins.
Just play your Schedule cards right and you can force the other players to deal with all the responsibilities. Future Me Problems is for 2-4 players ages 7-100+, and each game lasts about 20-30 minutes. But before you can start playing, we need you to support the game…
@ 5,000 Backers – You get the Future Me Problems Card Game PLUS Exclusive Mattel Creations Bonus Cards featuring 12 Activity Cards you can’t get anywhere else
@ 10,000 Backers – You get the Future Me Problems Card Game PLUS Exclusive Mattel Creations Bonus Cards PLUS Exclusive Fuzzy Packaging AND an Exclusive Squishy Playmat
@ 25,000 Backers – You get ALL of the above AND the Pets Expansion Pack featuring 42 Activity Cards all about pets!
See? The more backers the game gets, the more bonus perks you get. Win. Win. So encourage your friends, family, neighbors, and “randos” on the street to do the same to bring a fun message of procrastination to the world!
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PUTTING THE FUN IN CROWDFUND
SUPER COOL BONUS CARDSWhen we reach the minimum 5,000 backers, you’ll get the super cool Future Me Problems game, along with a set of Mattel Creations-exclusive bonus cards only available during this campaign. Twelve new Activity Cards with special rules only available through this crowdfund.
When we reach the minimum 5,000 backers, you’ll get the super cool Future Me Problems game, along with a set of Mattel Creations-exclusive bonus cards only available during this campaign. Twelve new Activity Cards with special rules only available through this crowdfund.
FUZZY BOX AND SQUISHY MATWith 10,000 backers, we’ll add an exclusive squishy play mat, and premium packaging to store it all! The mat includes spaces for playing decks and a discard pile. Plus, it's squishy! The exclusive premium packaging features new art by Sarah Andersen, is fantastically fuzzy and can hold all the Future Me Problems goodies. Both of these unlocks are exclusive to this campaign!
With 10,000 backers, we’ll add an exclusive squishy play mat, and premium packaging to store it all! The mat includes spaces for playing decks and a discard pile. Plus, it's squishy! The exclusive premium packaging features new art by Sarah Andersen, is fantastically fuzzy and can hold all the Future Me Problems goodies. Both of these unlocks are exclusive to this campaign!
PET EXPANSION PACKWhen 25,000 people back the crowdfund, you’ll get all the loot mentioned above, plus a Pets-themed Expansion Pack. This features 42 new Activity Cards all about pets — so your games can revolve around your fur babies, too.
When 25,000 people back the crowdfund, you’ll get all the loot mentioned above, plus a Pets-themed Expansion Pack. This features 42 new Activity Cards all about pets — so your games can revolve around your fur babies, too.
FUN: 1 RESPONSIBILITY: 0Time to start backing. Remember, that participating in this crowdfund counts toward your distraction quota! Let the games begin.
Time to start backing. Remember, that participating in this crowdfund counts toward your distraction quota! Let the games begin.
MEET SARAH ANDERSEN, ILLUSTRATOR OF FUTURE ME PROBLEMSSarah Andersen is the award-winning writer and artist of the webcomic Sarah’s Scribbles. Her work is featured in the books Adulthood Is a Myth, Big Mushy Happy Lump, and Herding Cats. Currently based in Brooklyn, she’s doing her best to avoid avoiding her latest deadline—which is finishing this game!
“I partnered with Mattel because they know a little something about making card games, and Mattel Creations allows me to bring the game directly to my fans."
Sarah Andersen is the award-winning writer and artist of the webcomic Sarah’s Scribbles. Her work is featured in the books Adulthood Is a Myth, Big Mushy Happy Lump, and Herding Cats. Currently based in Brooklyn, she’s doing her best to avoid avoiding her latest deadline—which is finishing this game!
“I partnered with Mattel because they know a little something about making card games, and Mattel Creations allows me to bring the game directly to my fans."
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FUTURE ME PROBLEMS - FAQ
If we reach our goal of 5,000 pre-orders before the campaign ends on 5/4/22, the Future Me Problems Game will go into production and be shipped to backers in the Fall of 2022 (estimated). If the goal isn’t met by that end date, the project will be canceled, and all money refunded.
The more pre-orders we get, the more add-on items (shown above) we can include in the game – the Mattel Creations-exclusive playmat and Mattel Creations-exclusive premium box with 10,000+ backers, and the Pets Expansion Pack with 25,000+ backers. So help spread the word with your friends!
When will I be charged?
No worries—you won’t actually be charged unless the campaign reaches the minimum goal of 5,000 backers by 4/27/22. The pre-order amount will show as “pending” on your credit card statement until that date. If the campaign has been a success, your payment will then be processed. If not, your pre-order will be canceled, and the pending charge will disappear.
Do you accept refunds or cancellations?
You may cancel your pre-order during the campaign period by calling Customer Service at 1-800-858-0102, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ET. (Please note, holiday hours may vary). After the campaign period ends, on 5/4/22 at 9:00 p.m. PT, there will be no refunds or exchanges.
Where do you ship to?
In most cases, we ship to P.O. boxes, APO/FPOs, the U.S. territories, Alaska, and Hawaii through the U.S. Postal Service. A standard surcharge may apply to large or heavy items. We can ship to any country listed in the “Country” field that appears on the Shipping page of your checkout process. International Shipping restrictions may apply.
What is the estimated ship date?
Fall 2022.
How do I update my information or contact you with other questions?
Only Customer Service will be able to update your information. Click to get in touch with us.
Are Mattel promo codes and discounts accepted?
No promo codes or discounts will be accepted for this campaign.
What is the age grade and player count?
The game is age graded at 7+, for 2-4 players.
How long does each game last?
20-30 minutes.
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