Hit the Silk! - 2nd Edition

Hit the Silk! Intro

Hit the Silk! is a game of suspense and treachery. It's a highly social, semi-cooperative experience with bluffing, negotiation, social deduction and a few take-that elements.

The cargo door is open and the plane is going down - again!

After completely selling out our initial stock, Hit the Silk! is back for a second print run. Following its chaotic, pulse-pounding appearance on No Rolls Barred, demand is sky high! We’re returning to Kickstarter to get the game back into your hands, featuring new enhancements and refined gameplay to make your next escape even more exhilarating.

We were delighted by the number of views on the NRB channel and have partnered with them to promote a Second Edition of Hit the Silk!

Reviews

Don't just take our word for it. See how these creators handled the altitude, the tension and the inevitable betrayal. From intense playthroughs to deep-dive reviews, here's why the tabletop community is talking about Hit the Silk!

NRB playthrough of Hit the Silk!

Watch the chaos unfold on Let's Roll:  

Watch the pressure drop as The BoardRoom fight it out for the last 'chute:

The verdict is in from 25,000 feet: Don't miss the flight!NORTHERN DICE: "It’s nail biting stuff" - A 5000ft Leap Of Faith
BOARD GAME REVIEW: "a lot of mayhem and amusement" - Hit the Silk! Preview 

The Mission

You've hijacked a plane to settle a casino debt. The plane is in trouble and losing altitude fast! You must parachute to safety as a team, with enough cash to pay the casino boss, but hold on... there aren't enough parachutes!

What follows is a scramble to find enough cash and secure yourself a parachute. That's where our game begins...

Game Play

The plane starts at a high altitude. After each player turn, the plane drops 1,000ft. Before the plane crashes, players must agree - by majority vote - to Hit the Silk! 

In the fallout (after the pilot has jumped out of the plane), everyone grabs 6 cards. From these, they must choose to keep 4 and openly discard the other 2. You'll find assets and action cards like these:

On your turn, you can:
I. Draw New Cards 
II. Take Actions
III. Negotiate Trades

Or you can do nothing. Watch as the gang scrambles for parachutes and cash. Just remember, the plane is always dropping!

When the needle hits the right altitude, it's time to vote - either, wait to jump... or Hit the Silk!

With a majority vote (or at 1,000ft. when there's a mandatory bailout) everyone with a parachute jumps out of the plane! You may have survived the jump, but let's hope you have enough cash. 

Abandoned at altitude without a parachute? You have one last shot at survival - land the plane! You know how to operate a plane, don't you? You don’t? Uh-oh. 

It's a frantic attempt to dodge the lake, land the plane and screech to a halt before hitting the mountain. Don't expect good odds. 

View the Draft Second Edition Rulebook here

What's new in the Second Edition?

• Refined Altimeter Mechanics
  Did your best-laid plans go up in smoke because the ground arrived too soon? We’ve recalibrated the Altimeter to ensure more tension and better pacing, giving you the time you need to execute - or be the victim of - the perfect betrayal.
• New Incidents Cards
  Buckle up for a rougher ride. We’re introducing Incident Cards to add fresh twists, unexpected turbulence and more "wait, what just happened?" moments to every flight.
• The "Fly-in-Five" Rulebook
  We’ve completely revised the rulebook. It’s now clearer, more intuitive and designed to get you from the box lid to altitude faster than ever before. Read our Second Edition Rulebook here
• Community-Driven Refinements
  Beyond the big changes, we’ve updated and clarified card text and components across the board for a seamless gameplay experience.

What's in the Box?

Why Back Us

• A Proven Track Record
  We don’t just make games; we deliver them. With successful campaigns for Stop the Train! and the first edition of Hit the Silk! we have a reputation for high-quality production delivered on time and within budget.
• Exclusive Kickstarter Value
  Secure your copy at a lower price than the MSRP. By backing now, you're getting the game at a discount price. 
• Priority Access
  Kickstarter backers are our VIPs. You will receive priority fulfilment and first access to any limited-edition add-ons or future expansions.
• Support Indie & Eco-Conscious Gaming
  We are a small, independent publisher committed to green values. Your support helps us continue producing games with an eco-conscious mindset without compromising on quality.
• Total Transparency
  From manufacturing milestones to shipping updates, we promise regular, honest communication at whichever level you support us. 

Pledge Rewards

Classified Cargo! That's new?
Absolutely right. No two games will feel the same when you add:

More Incidents: Pepper some mid-flight chaos into your deck
Secret Missions: Suspicions are raised, because someone has a hidden agenda
Player Roles: Use your unique abilities to outwit your teammates

We've co-created this Limited Edition deck with No Rolls Barred and we will share some of the content in a future project update. But not too much, because it's CLASSIFIED!

Early Funding Bonus

The First Milestone: Early Funding Bonus
Update: this was unlocked almost immediately for ALL backers!

Originally a limited release, we’re officially bringing this high-stakes oceanic challenge into the base game for everyone. The Open Water scenario forces a mid-air emergency over the deep blue. You’ll need quick reflexes to grab a parachute and even quicker ones to find a life jacket before you hit the waves.

Early Birds are great for getting the project noticed, but come at a cost to late arriving backers. Instead, we encouraged people to back in the first 24 hours of the campaign to help us unlock an early funding bonus that benefits everyone. And they did!

Stretch Goals

Our Stretch Goal Strategy: Clear Skies Ahead
We want to get Hit the Silk! onto your table as quickly as possible. To ensure a seamless production timeline and maintain our high standards for component quality, we are putting all of our energy into the main deliverables and hitting the early funding bonus. This will allow us to move straight to manufacturing without the risk of "feature creep" or delivery delays.

Investing in the Future
We’re already planning your next flight. At 2,000 backers, we will fund the artwork for a new upcoming scenario currently in development. And another at 3,000 backers and so on. Your support today builds the future of the Hit the Silk! universe.

Project Timings

We are aiming for a quick turnaround: 
Based on our track record of previous campaigns for Stop the Train! and Hit the Silk!, where we delivered both within 9 months of the campaign end, we anticipate a Spring manufacture date and a Summer/Autumn dispatch. Expect regular communication via the Project Updates. 

Shipping

Shipping is not included in the pledge price and will be calculated and charged in the Pledge Manager. Here are the estimates for shipping a single unit of Hit the Silk!

Customs Friendly shipping: offered to UK, EU, USA & Canada, Australia & New Zealand. This means you don't have to pay additional customs charges and fees when your game is delivered.

EU Zone 1: Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Czech, Hungary
EU Zone 2: Denmark, France, Italy, Romania, Spain, Finland, Sweden
EU Zone 3: Greece, Norway, Portugal
EU Zone 4: Other EU countries
Asia Zone 5: includes China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Türkiye & UAE

We are not able to ship to: Afghanistan, Brazil, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Russia, Syria, Ukraine, Yemen, PO Box addresses.

We will work to keep these costs as low as possible. Please do not add shipping to your pledge amount.

Retailer Interest

If you are interested in ordering as a retailer, please select the Strapped In pledge tier for pledge manager access and contact brendan@escapeplanltd.com with an indication of volume sought or any questions you have about stocking the game. 

Credits

• Brendan Mills / Design & Publishing
• Kerry Mills / Marketing Director
• Gareth Griffiths / Graphics

We're very happy to be partnering with No Rolls Barred for Hit the Silk!

ABOUT US

We've successfully launched and delivered two Kickstarter campaigns, including the well-received Stop the Train! and prior to that have been known for creating award winning live escape rooms at Escape Plan in London

We hope you will help us bring Hit the Silk! back for a second edition.