A Dinosaur trading card game featuring unique gameplay mechanics inspired by prehistoric nature and the world of Cyberzoic!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
BackerKit surveys SENT! Stretch Goal UNLOCK, LegionsCon follow-up, & more!
9 months ago
– Wed, Nov 19, 2025 at 08:35:50 AM
It's time! The BackerKit surveys have all been emailed to Kickstarter backers!
For those unfamiliar with BackerKit, or even if you are, here's some info that you may find helpful:
Lockdown The lockdown date for these surveys is December 1st, 2025. What this means is that you have until then to add everything that you'd like, and no new charges will be made until the lockdown date. It is worth noting that this period is shorter compared to our previous BackerKit surveys (which would normally last several months) because we need to confirm item quantities for the fast-approaching production schedule.
Kickstarter pricing The Kickstarter pricing will remain available for backers until the Lockdown. This also includes the Gold Coin Two Player Starter and other campaign Exclusives, which will not be offered on the preorder store.
Surveys The main purpose of the BackerKit platform (not to be confused with Kickstarter or creative-beast.com) is to serve as a pledge manager where you will add your shipping address as well as any additional items that you weren't able to pledge for during the Kickstarter campaign.
Pledge Levels You also have the option to switch your pledge level by following these steps:
First, click the pledge level title on the start screen.
Then select 'Switch Pledge Levels?'
And then choose your new pledge level from the options below.
Add-ons If you pledged for add-ons during the Kickstarter, they'll be carried over to your BackerKit survey. These are locked and cannot be deleted by the user. If you need this portion edited, please send us a private message and we'll be happy to assist. Note that deleting add-ons will not earn you a refund, but only credit toward other ZOIC TCG BackerKit items.
Onto bigger news...
Phase 2 Holographic is now UNLOCKED, adding 6 new Holographic Collector Cards to 1st Edition!
Calculating in 'Late Pledges', our funding increased by almost an additional $4,000! And while that's still shy of our initial unlock goal, we're confident the difference will be made up in our preorder store.
Thank you all for sharing our project and enhancing the ZOIC TCG experience!
Making our annual attendance at LegionsCon, the team gathered to demo ZOIC, reveal new action figure prototypes, and celebrate all things Creative Beast Studio. It's always exciting to meet fans in person and this show was no exception!
While 'SpinoDude' was unable to make it out, one of our awesome painters, Matt Holt (left) filled in.
After hours, Dave Silva finally joined the Battlegrounds in an epic 3-game tournament! Commanding a Cyberzoic deck, he won 2 of the 3 games, even summoning the Saberbeast Champion on his second turn - the fastest it's ever been done! It's safe to say Dave may have a knack for TCG's...
Big 'thank you' to everyone who made it out to see us! It was great seeing familiar faces and making new fans along the way.
For a closer look at what was on display, check out our recap video here!
We also have a look at some of the final packaging for our game, including a first look at the box for our Deluxe Game Mat!
It's worth noting that we are still working out photography for that white space.
Check out that content codex! All Booster Boxes will feature a chart so that you know exactly what card types are included in each release.
Some of you may also be wondering how progress is going with our ZOIC Creator and his unique new card! It is a little early to show off a final card, but we are happy to reveal that ZOIC TCG will now debut with a new species; Bruiser Beast, Iguanodon bernissartensis! With colors loosely inspired by the yellow-backed spiny lizard, we settled on this awesome design:
Card art is underway with playtesting happening now! Without a doubt, this will be a great addition to the base game. Stay tuned for more to come...
That's all for now! Be sure to follow our progress via Instagram, and the 'News' section of our website, updated each week. We will be getting back into weekly art reveals soon with new cards announced every week until release!
And don't forget about the ZOIC Discord Community - host to future games, card trading and more!
Take care, and enjoy the holiday season, everyone!
-Creative Beast Team
SURVIVE. ADAPT. EVOLVE.
THANK YOU! Campaign Recap, BackerKit info, LegionsCon & more!
10 months ago
– Wed, Oct 29, 2025 at 09:08:13 AM
Hello everyone! The entire team, including David Silva, Ross Persichetti, Chris 'Chaotic' Albers, and David 'SpinoDude' Breguet want to say a big THANK YOU for bringing our ZOIC Trading Card Game to life! Reaching 423% funded, we're all so thrilled with the support and enthusiasm for our project. As such, we want to share a special message from the dev team:
WE DID IT! Through the last 30 days, we not only funded the base game, but also enhanced it with several AWESOME Stretch Goals!
And while we didn't quite reach Phase 2 Holographic during the campaign, we are inching closer everyday with the addition of Kickstarter's newest feature, late pledges! For those of you who have friends or family that missed out, encourage them to back now and lock in those last-minute exclusives!
We're also bound to see an increase through BackerKit, which leads us right into what's next...
If you're not familiar with how the BackerKit survey works, below answers some of the most commonly asked questions:
-Will I be able to add items after the Kickstarter?
Absolutely. You'll be able to add anything from the campaign with the BackerKit survey.
-When will the BackerKit surveys go out and what is it?
The BackerKit surveys are part of a pledge manager service hosted by BackerKit (which is not owned by Kickstarter) and will be emailed to you shortly after the campaign ends. These surveys not only allow you to add additional items and switch pledge levels, but this is also where you'll add your mailing address. Note that you can only add to your pledge- switching to a lower priced tier will only give you more credit for add-ons, but not a refund.
- How long do I have to finalize my BackerKit survey
The BackerKit survey 'lock down' date hasn't been determined just yet as we are still finalizing details for production. Though, lock down will likely occur sometime late November.
-When will I be charged for the additional items?
Your pledge credit will be automatically transferred to your survey from Kickstarter, but any additional purchases will not be charged until the lock down (estimated for November 2025). Please note that you'll need to re-enter your payment information for any additional items not covered by your Kickstarter credit.
-Will the items be available outside of the BackerKit survey?
After the BackerKit lock down, we will post the preorders for all non-exclusive items on creative-beast.com. This includes Two Player Starter (standard release vers.), Booster Boxes & Packs, Deluxe Game Mats and ZOIC Card Binders.
-Will I be able to add additional items to my BackerKit survey after the lockdown?
Yes, but this can only be done by request and the items will be subject to the preorder pricing by that point. Any shipping discount in this case would be based on location.
For those in the New Jersey area, it's almost time for our annual appearance at LegionsCon! The event is the weekend of Nov. 7-9 at the Hanover Marriot in Whippany, NJ. Click here for more info on this show!
We will have our usual action figure offerings, including the debut of our first armors and riders as part of Wave A2, AND some prototype ZOIC cards! If you're in attendance, come by our booth and get an early chance to battle it out with one of us!
Each year the show gets even bigger and better, and with us having extra booth space this time around, it is bound to become our best yet!
It's gonna be a great time and we're looking forward to celebrating the Kickstarter's success and everything else alongside any fans that can make it out to the show!
For those that missed our live stream of the last hour of the campaign, we have the recording up now on our YouTube channel and you can watch the team countdown the final moments of the ZOIC TCG Kickstarter!
This was so much fun and has become a new tradition for all our Kickstarter events. Check it out if you haven't done so already!
We want to give another big THANK YOU once again to everyone who backed and supported us. With projects like this, no matter our passion, it can only be made possible by YOU!
And we would be remiss, if we didn't thank all of the incredible artists that contributed to this project! Illustrators new and old, and from all across the world, thank you! Your talents and enthusiasm made ZOIC TCG a visual treasure trove of paleo/sci-fi riches.
Equally as important, thank you Cesar, Ryan and the rest of the game design and playtest crew for forging ZOIC TCG into the best game possible. Without your dedication and contributions, it's hard to imagine making the game what it is today!
The amount of skill, enthusiasm, and effort that went into this project from this creative team was astounding, and we are very proud to have worked with all noted here.
Before closing out this update, we just want to mention again for anyone that may have missed it, Discord is host to our new ZOIC Community server! Come chat about the cards, learn how to play, and join future battles!
In the meantime, we will be finalizing the few remaining illustrations in 1st Edition and preparing for production!
Thanks everyone! Take care and hopefully we'll see you at the show!
SURVIVE. ADAPT. EVOLVE.
-Creative Beast Team
FINAL HOURS!
10 months ago
– Thu, Oct 23, 2025 at 08:07:36 AM
It's final hours now!
We are less than 13,000 away from unlocking Phase 2 Holographics. Will we make it? Many will be asking what happens if we don't reach it or if the campaign ends super close. We don't have a specific plan for this, but we want to see those other cards somehow.
For those familiar with our past Kickstarters, we have unlocked Stretch Goals in our BackerKit before. This may be the most likely option, but given the quick turnaround for production, it is best to try and fund completely here!
Spread the word one last time to whoever you can and let's keep bringing up that backer count!
The team will be doing a Live Stream for the final hour of the Kickstarter, at 8pm EST. This was so much fun the last time we did a Kickstarter countdown. Join us on our Youtube channel here or click the image below:
And wrapping up our last batch of ZOIC Previews for now... Join 'SpinoDude' and get a glimpse of the ambush hunting mechanics of Tyrant Beasts:
Learn the basics of Hatching Eggs with Ross:
See you all at the Live Stream!
SURVIVE. ADAPT. EVOLVE.
-Creative Beast Team
ZOIC Creator Bundle ADDED ITEMS!
10 months ago
– Wed, Oct 22, 2025 at 06:40:09 AM
Y'all spoke, and we listened! After discussion in our ZOIC Community Discord, we are happy to announce that the ZOIC Creator Bundle will offer MORE items than before to provide the most value possible!
So, not only will you get the 'one-of-a-kind' opportunity to design an original ZOIC card, leaving your forever footprint on the game, but you will also now receive:
2X Two Player Starter (Kickstarter Exclusive vers.)
2X Two Player Starter (Standard Release vers.)
15X Booster Box
4X Pre-production Card
4X Deluxe Game Mat
4X Uncut Card Sheet
1X ZOIC Card Binder
+ a copy of YOUR Card!
With more than enough cards to share with your friends, or to 'collect them all', this bundle just got even better!
Thank you for all of your input and we will continue to strive to make this the best TCG experience!
It's final hours now and we need to reach that next Stretch Goal! Let your friends know and let's see how far we can expand the Battlegrounds!
Thanks everyone!
SURVIVE. ADAPT. EVOLVE.
-Creative Beast Team
Creating ZOIC Cards & Livestream Tonight!
10 months ago
– Sun, Oct 19, 2025 at 10:41:42 AM
ZOIC TCG 1st Edition contains 149 cards! As you can imagine, a lot of thought, design and testing goes into developing each and every one. Aiming to create a cohesive experience with no game-breaking outliers, ZOIC features plenty of compounding chain effects, fun abilities, strategic combos, and multi-card storytelling.
Here's a look at the full creative process for developing just 1 of the 149 cards in ZOIC:
We will also be joining the Highly Articulated YouTube Channel tonight at 5pm EST to talk all things ZOIC TCG! Join us by clicking below:
