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After the rise of the domineering Lords of Unity, desperate refugees quickly fled from the galactic core towards the unknown regions of Andromeda’s Edge, each one hoping to carve out a new home among the stars. During their hasty flight, these factions were stunned to realize that the Cloudpeople of Nebulon began their own journey decades earlier. Before the Lords of Unity ever rose to power, the constant battle for resources near the core caused Nebulon scientists to wonder what they might find and create on their own. After a long journey of exploration, the Cloudpeople had just finished the foundations of a new civilization when the other factions arrived. After briefly acknowledging these new presences at the Edge, the Cloudpeople turned and continued their mission.

 

Long ago, the Nebulon Cloudpeople created technology that could collect rare metals not from strip mining asteroids, but by harvesting pressurized elements from the edges of gas giants and protostars. In these gaseous states, even the densest metals could easily be transformed into nanocarbons and other building materials. Fortunately, the edge of the galaxy teems with sprawling nebulae and lost worlds flung from systems nearer the core. While other factions returned to the familiar scramble for resources and clashes over mining rights, the Nebulon had their pick of tantalizing harvesting sites.

Puzzle 01

The great seers of the Cloudpeople believe that guidance and meaning can be found in the elements—the very building blocks of the universe. As their harvesters begin to churn, the seers pluck a single word from the chaos.

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Puzzle design by Richard Malena

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

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  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.