Mission Catastrophe Logo

  • Work together... to save yourself!
  • Job openings, spacesuit recommended.
  • You’re not getting paid enough for this.
  • The ship’s hull had one job…
  • Set escape pod to 'escape'!
  • Ahh, the thrill of space!
  • Wear your spacesuit.
  • There is no planet B.
  • Everyone can hear you scream.
  • Your next of kin will thank you!
  • Who needs oxygen?
  • It’s not called meteor - wrong!
  • Lose weight - travel in zero G!

ESCAPE THE CASIMIR!

Join the crew and help solve puzzles leading up to the launch on Kickstarter! Gain access to our crew-only Discord channel and enter to win a grand prize package!

Mission Catastrophe - Grand Prize

WIN!

A fully loaded Kickstarter game – Mission Catastrophe, signed by the designer AND a set of custom painted miniatures!

RULES

  1. Play EPISODE 1 to gain access to crew Discord channels and one grand prize entry.
  2. Navigate each episode in the most efficient number of moves to unlock a secret puzzle.
  3. Each puzzle solved earns an additional grand prize entry.
  4. Contest open worldwide, Sept 28 – Dec 10.

See Terms and Conditions

Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4

Casimir adventures and puzzles by Richard Malena-Webber

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Cardboard Alchemy “Escape the Casimir” Contest Rules

  1. No purchase necessary.
  2. Each participant must be 13 years or older to participate.
  3. The Contest is sponsored by Cardboard Alchemy, Inc.
  4. No employee of Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., or any of its affiliates may participate.
  5. The Contest is four text based episodes on the ship Casimir to discover more about the board game Mission Catastrophe, followed by four corresponding secret puzzles for navigating the ship efficiently. For reaching the end of Episode 1, participants may enter email to earn a small Prize from Cardboard Alchemy for one initial entry to win the Grand Prize. Additional entries to win the Grand Prize are available by solving the four secret puzzles.
  6. Participants must enter the Contest between September 28, 2020 to December 10, 2020.
  7. Participants may enter the Contest at cardboardalchemy/mc-contest. Registration for the Grand Prize can be accomplished by either submitting the correct answers on the puzzle pages, OR by writing to hello@cardboardalchemy.com with your solution to the puzzles on December 10, 2020.
  8. The Contest runs from September 28, 2020 to December 10, 2020.
  9. Small Prize includes exclusive access to the Cardboard Alchemy Discord server. Grand prize includes a top tier pledge copy of Mission Catastrophe from the Kickstarter campaign, signed by designer Matt Walters and includes a complete set of painted miniatures by experienced miniatures painter, Vernon Piper. This copy will be delivered separately from the Kickstarter.
  10. Cardboard Alchemy, Inc. reserves the right, but not the obligation, to add prizes as the Contest progresses, depending upon Participant response.
  11. The Grand Prize winner(s) will be notified within 90 days of the conclusion of Mission Catastrophe Kickstarter campaign.
  12. Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., retains the absolute right and discretion to cancel, suspend or modify the Contest at any time.
  13. By entering the contest, each Participant agree to release Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., and hold the company harmless from and against any claim associated with this contest.
  14. Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., is not responsible and cannot be held liable for technical errors and other similar issues that might interfere with the Contest.
  15. Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., reserves the right to substitute any prize with another prize of equal or greater value, depending upon availability.
  16. These official Rules shall be governed by the laws of the State of California in effect as of September 28, 2020.
  17. Only the stated number of prizes are available and will be awarded for any specific puzzle. Prizes will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis. Once all of the prizes have been claimed, no further prizes shall be awarded.
  18. This Contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Kickstarter or any other Social Media Sites. Each Participant shall release any such third-party social media platforms from any and all potential claims, loss, damages or liability arising from the use of the platforms by the contest.
  19. Each Participant is responsible for paying all local, county, state and federal taxes on prizes based on the estimated retail value of the prizes as set forth in these rules.
  20. Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., cannot be held liable for any lost or stolen entries, prizes, or contest information and is not responsible for any computer or electronic malfunction, server unavailability, technological glitch, or human error relating to this contest.
  21. In participating in this Contest, the Participant freely and voluntarily agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the State or Federal Courts of Los Angeles County in the State of California in the event of any disagreement that might arise hereunder, and further agrees that any claim that may arise shall only be brought in this forum. The terms of this Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of this jurisdiction, without giving effect to any principles of conflict of laws.

Cardboard Alchemy “Whisperwood” Contest Rules

  1. No purchase necessary.
  2. Each participant must be 18 years or older to participate.
  3. The Contest is sponsored by Cardboard Alchemy, Inc.
  4. No employee of Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., or any of its affiliates may participate.
  5. The Contest is seven word puzzles for board game Whisperwood, each puzzle resulting in a secret word or words. For any of the puzzles solved with a correct answer, participants qualify for a free Whisperwood start player mini, with purchase of any game tier on the Whisperwood Kickstarter, launching on August 11 2026. Each participant gains one entry in the Grand Prize drawing for correctly solving puzzles #1-7.
  6. Participants who submit all 7 puzzle solutions no later than end of day August 30, 2026 will be entered into a Grand Prize drawing. Participants who submit solution entries for the free Whisperwood start player mini will be accepted from May 20, 2026 until September 2, 2026.
  7. Registration for the Grand Prize can be accomplished by submitting the correct 7 puzzle solutions via the web site by August 30, 2026.
  8. The Contest runs from May 20, 2026 through August 30, 2026 for the Grand Prize, and through to September 2, 2026 for the free Whisperwood start player mini.
  9. Prizes include a free Whisperwood start player mini and access to an exclusive Cardboard Alchemy Discord channel as well as 3 Grand Prizes of a Whisperwood pledge. Grand Prize winners will be picked before the campaign ends.
  10. Cardboard Alchemy, Inc. reserves the right, but not the obligation, to add prizes as the Contest progresses, depending upon Participant response.
  11. The Grand Prize winners will be notified before the conclusion of the Whisperwood Kickstarter campaign on September 2, 2026. The prize winners pledging for a game tier will be notified in the post campaign pledge manager of their free Whisperwood start player mini.
  12. Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., retains the absolute right and discretion to cancel, suspend or modify the Contest at any time.
  13. By entering the contest, each Participant agrees to release Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., and hold the company harmless from and against any claim associated with this contest.
  14. Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., is not responsible and cannot be held liable for technical errors and other similar issues that might interfere with the Contest.
  15. Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., reserves the right to substitute any prize with another prize of equal or greater value, depending upon availability.
  16. These official Rules shall be governed by the laws of the State of California in effect as of May 20, 2026.
  17. This Contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Kickstarter or any other Social Media Sites. Each Participant shall release any such third-party social media platforms from any and all potential claims, loss, damages or liability arising from the use of the platforms by the contest.
  18. Each Participant is responsible for paying all local, county, state and federal taxes on prizes based on the estimated retail value of the prizes as set forth in these rules.
  19. Cardboard Alchemy Inc., cannot be held liable for any lost or stolen entries, prizes, or contest information and is not responsible for any computer or electronic malfunction, server unavailability, technological glitch, or human error relating to this contest.
  20. In participating in this Contest, the Participant freely and voluntarily agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the State or Federal Courts of Los Angeles County in the State of California in the event of any disagreement that might arise hereunder, and further agrees that any claim that may arise shall only be brought in this forum. The terms of this Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of this jurisdiction, without giving effect to any principles of conflict of laws.

Cardboard Alchemy “Critter Kitchen” Contest Rules

  1. No purchase necessary.
  2. Each participant must be 18 years or older to participate.
  3. The Contest is sponsored by Cardboard Alchemy, Inc.
  4. No employee of Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., or any of its affiliates may participate.
  5. The Contest is seven word puzzles for board game Critter Kitchen, each puzzle resulting in a secret word or words. For any of the puzzles solved with a correct answer, participants qualify for a free set of 3 Critter Kitchen cookie cutter stamps, with purchase of any game tier on the Critter Kitchen Kickstarter, launching on October 24, 2023. Each participant gains one entry in the Grand Prize drawing for correctly solving puzzles #1-7.
  6. Participants who submit all 7 puzzle solutions no later than end of day November 12, 2023 will be entered into a Grand Prize drawing. Participants who submit solution entries for the free Critter Kitchen cookie cutter stamps will be accepted from August 15, 2023 until November 16, 2023.
  7. Participants may enter the seven puzzles of the Contest at https://cardboardalchemy.com/critter-kitchen-puzzles. Registration for the Grand Prize can be accomplished by either submitting the correct 7 puzzle solutions via the web site, or by writing to  with the seven puzzle solutions by November 12, 2023.
  8. The Contest runs from August 15, 2023 through November 12, 2023 for the Grand Prize, and through November 16, 2023 for the free Critter Kitchen cookie cutter stamps.
  9. Prizes include free Critter Kitchen cookie cutter stamps and access to an exclusive Cardboard Alchemy Discord channel as well as 7 Grand Prizes of a Critter Kitchen deluxe pledge plus all add-on items on the Critter Kitchen campaign. Grand Prize winners will be picked before the campaign ends.
  10. Cardboard Alchemy, Inc. reserves the right, but not the obligation, to add prizes as the Contest progresses, depending upon Participant response.
  11. The Grand Prize winners will be notified on November 13, 2023 before the conclusion of the Critter Kitchen Kickstarter campaign. The prize winners pledging for a game tier will be notified in the post campaign pledge manager of their free Critter Kitchen cookie cutter stamps.
  12. Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., retains the absolute right and discretion to cancel, suspend or modify the Contest at any time.
  13. By entering the contest, each Participant agrees to release Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., and hold the company harmless from and against any claim associated with this contest.
  14. Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., is not responsible and cannot be held liable for technical errors and other similar issues that might interfere with the Contest.
  15. Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., reserves the right to substitute any prize with another prize of equal or greater value, depending upon availability.
  16. These official Rules shall be governed by the laws of the State of California in effect as of August 15, 2023.
  17. This Contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Kickstarter or any other Social Media Sites. Each Participant shall release any such third-party social media platforms from any and all potential claims, loss, damages or liability arising from the use of the platforms by the contest.
  18. Each Participant is responsible for paying all local, county, state and federal taxes on prizes based on the estimated retail value of the prizes as set forth in these rules.
  19. Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., cannot be held liable for any lost or stolen entries, prizes, or contest information and is not responsible for any computer or electronic malfunction, server unavailability, technological glitch, or human error relating to this contest.
  20. In participating in this Contest, the Participant freely and voluntarily agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the State or Federal Courts of Los Angeles County in the State of California in the event of any disagreement that might arise hereunder, and further agrees that any claim that may arise shall only be brought in this forum. The terms of this Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of this jurisdiction, without giving effect to any principles of conflict of laws.

Cardboard Alchemy “Andromeda’s Edge” Contest Rules

  1. No purchase necessary.
  2. Each participant must be 18 years or older to participate.
  3. The Contest is sponsored by Cardboard Alchemy, Inc.
  4. No employee of Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., or any of its affiliates may participate.
  5. The Contest is nine word puzzles set amongst the vastness of space, each resulting in a secret word. For any of the word puzzles solved with a correct answer, participants qualify for a free limited edition Mystery Raider with purchase of game tier on the Andromeda’s Edge Gamefound, launching on January 31, 2023. Each participant gains one entry in the Grand Prize drawing for correctly solving all nine puzzles.
  6. Participants who submit all 9 puzzle solutions no later than end of day February 20, 2023 will be entered into a Grand Prize drawing. Puzzle solution entries for the Mystery Raider will be accepted from October 25, 2022 until February 23, 2023, at the conclusion of the Gamefound campaign.
  7. Participants may enter the nine puzzles of the Contest at https://cardboardalchemy.com/andromedas-edge-puzzles. Registration for the Grand Prize can be accomplished by either submitting the correct 9 puzzle solutions via the web site, or by writing to  with the nine puzzle solutions by February 20, 2023.
  8. The Contest runs from October 11, 2022 through February 20, 2023 for the Grand Prize, and through February 23, 2023 for the Mystery Raider.
  9. Prizes include a Mystery Raider miniature and standee and access to an exclusive Cardboard Alchemy Discord section as well three Grand Prizes of an All-In Andromeda’s Edge pledge. Grand Prize winners will be picked before the campaign end.
  10. Cardboard Alchemy, Inc. reserves the right, but not the obligation, to add prizes as the Contest progresses, depending upon Participant response.
  11. The Grand Prize winners will be notified on February 21, 2023 before the conclusion of the Andromeda’s Edge Gamefound campaign. The Mystery Raider winners pledging for a game tier will be notified in the pledge manager of their free miniature.
  12. Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., retains the absolute right and discretion to cancel, suspend or modify the Contest at any time.
  13. By entering the contest, each Participant agrees to release Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., and hold the company harmless from and against any claim associated with this contest.
  14. Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., is not responsible and cannot be held liable for technical errors and other similar issues that might interfere with the Contest.
  15. Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., reserves the right to substitute any prize with another prize of equal or greater value, depending upon availability.
  16. These official Rules shall be governed by the laws of the State of California in effect as of October 25, 2022.
  17. This Contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Gamefound or any other Social Media Sites. Each Participant shall release any such third-party social media platforms from any and all potential claims, loss, damages or liability arising from the use of the platforms by the contest.
  18. Each Participant is responsible for paying all local, county, state and federal taxes on prizes based on the estimated retail value of the prizes as set forth in these rules.
  19. Cardboard Alchemy, Inc., cannot be held liable for any lost or stolen entries, prizes, or contest information and is not responsible for any computer or electronic malfunction, server unavailability, technological glitch, or human error relating to this contest.
  20. In participating in this Contest, the Participant freely and voluntarily agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the State or Federal Courts of Los Angeles County in the State of California in the event of any disagreement that might arise hereunder, and further agrees that any claim that may arise shall only be brought in this forum. The terms of this Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of this jurisdiction, without giving effect to any principles of conflict of laws.