BoardGameArchiveCamp Grizzly: S’more Gore
Return to the summer camp with zombie danger, new counselors and two major adventures. Compare every Kickstarter option before pledging.
Expansions $39 • Full game $199 • December 2027 delivery estimate
What is Camp Grizzly: S’more Gore?
Camp Grizzly: S’more Gore — The Straight to Video Expansion is the October–November 2026 Kickstarter project from Trick or Treat Studios, bringing new adventures, survivors and optional miniatures to the slasher-themed Camp Grizzly: Second Edition. It was created in collaboration with original designer Jason Topolski and artist Austin Madison.
The campaign’s two main new adventure expansions are Night of the Grizzly Dead and The Clearing. Separate content, including Missing Pieces and Tricks and Treats, appears in higher-tier rewards or unlocked stretch content. These distinctions matter: the $39 entry pledge does not include everything called an expansion in the project marketing.
Campaign launched on 27 October 2026, closes 24 November 2026, and estimates delivery in December 2027. New backers can select a bundle with the base game, while existing owners can choose expansion-only pledges.
Camp Grizzly S’more Gore release date tracker
Dates below distinguish the live fundraising campaign from backer fulfillment and retail availability.
| Milestone | Verified timing | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Second Edition crowdfunding | 2025 | Earlier base-game project, not this expansion campaign |
| S’more Gore Kickstarter launches | 27 October 2026 | Current expansion campaign begins |
| Funding goal | $15,000 | Goal exceeded early in campaign |
| Campaign closes | 24 November 2026, 12:30 p.m. PST | Official Kickstarter closing time |
| Shipping payment | After campaign, through pledge manager | Costs not included in reward prices |
| Estimated backer delivery | December 2027 | Creator estimate, not a guarantee |
| General retail release | Not announced | No confirmed street date for these expansions |
Verified 9 November 2026. The next useful update is after November 24, when the final reward and stretch-goal inventory is settled. Kickstarter delivery forecasts can slip during manufacturing, freight or fulfillment.
How does the original Camp Grizzly play?
Camp Grizzly: Second Edition is a 1–6-player, 60–90-minute semi-cooperative survival horror board game for an older audience, listed as 17+. Players become summer-camp counselors stalked by Otis, a killer wearing a bear mask.
Counselors search the camp for useful objectives, gather equipment, encounter surprises and attempt to reach—and survive—one of the game’s movie-like Finales. Working together often improves survival chances, but not everyone has to live to the end. The game leans into unexpected events and horror-film references rather than perfect-information optimization.
Second Edition includes a double-sided board, adjustments for different player counts and an optional approach to removing player elimination. This is the required base game for the new Night of the Grizzly Dead and The Clearing expansions.
Night of the Grizzly Dead and The Clearing
The campaign offers two major new adventures. Night of the Grizzly Dead introduces a zombie danger to the camp’s familiar horror setting. The Clearing provides another adventure that changes the counselor group’s threats and situations. The publisher’s pitch promises new counselors, new finales and additional choices.
As of this article’s review, an accessible final rules file did not allow us to verify every encounter card, zombie timing rule or new Finale win condition. We therefore describe the publisher-confirmed themes without inventing step-by-step mechanics.
According to the Kickstarter, new expansion content follows standard Camp Grizzly gameplay, while individual cards provide instructions; further rules will accompany the final product.
Why does Kickstarter mention four expansions?
The Kickstarter description references four new expansion sets, which can be confusing beside its headline description of two new adventures. The creator’s FAQ clarifies that the $39 Deleted Scenes pledge only includes Night of the Grizzly Dead and The Clearing.
The other two named content sets are Missing Pieces and Tricks and Treats. These are not included in the $39 pledge. Higher eligible reward tiers and stretch goals need checking for their precise inclusion.
This is the most important buying distinction in the campaign: the phrase “both expansions” in an entry reward means the two main adventures, not every additional expansion or unlocked item advertised elsewhere.
Kickstarter pledge comparison: $39 to $299
The verified campaign and creator FAQ identify several reward levels. These are US dollars before shipping, which is collected through the pledge manager.
| Pledge | Price | What you get / important catch |
|---|---|---|
| Deleted Scenes | $39 | Night of the Grizzly Dead and The Clearing; no base game, no Missing Pieces / Tricks and Treats, no stretch-goal eligibility |
| Miniatures-focused reward / add-on | $119 | Optional collection; does not include base game in this standalone reward |
| Extended Cut | $149 | Expansions, miniatures and eligible unlocked stretch goals; no base game |
| The Full Production | $199 | Second Edition retail base game, two new adventures, miniatures and unlocked stretch goals |
| Director’s Cut | $299 | Original limited-release Second Edition base box, expansions, miniatures, unlocked stretch goals and listed merchandise; limited to 500 earlier-print-run boxes |
Note: some reward titles, unlocks and components may vary with campaign updates. Verify contents on the official live reward page before payment, especially if you want all four expansion sets.
Will S’more Gore work with the retail or limited Second Edition?
The publisher explicitly says Night of the Grizzly Dead and The Clearing require Camp Grizzly Second Edition. The higher $199 bundle provides the retail base game; the $299 bundle supplies one of 500 previously produced limited-release copies.
The FAQ also confirms that the Deleted Scenes & Special Features components will support both the retail and original Kickstarter/Limited Edition component styles: cardboard and acrylic standees are included as appropriate.
The $39 entry expansion pledge uses cardboard components to match the retail edition. Collectors with the premium limited-release box should compare the higher pledge or separate acrylic standee add-on to avoid mismatched display components.
Are miniatures necessary?
No. The creator’s FAQ plainly states that miniatures are optional. The game can use its normal cardboard or acrylic pieces without buying the separate miniature collection.
The collection is therefore a table-presence upgrade rather than a prerequisite for the zombie adventure or other new encounters. The campaign promotes an optional set of seven gray miniatures, with stretch-goal coloring updates reported during funding.
For budget-conscious buyers, gameplay content should usually come before premium figures; if you prioritize painted models and horror atmosphere, evaluate the $119 collection or a higher bundle.
Which Camp Grizzly pledge should you buy?
You already own the retail Second Edition and just want new scenarios: the $39 expansion pledge is the most straightforward starting point, but note that it excludes two other content sets and stretch goals.
You own the Limited Release edition: consider whether matching acrylic standees justify the additional expense; the FAQ lists a $20 acrylic add-on and higher reward options with mixed component styles.
You do not own Camp Grizzly: the $199 Full Production reward is the relevant complete-play bundle. The cheaper $39, $119 and $149 rewards do not include the base game.
You collect premium horror games: the $299 Director’s Cut adds a limited earlier-print-run base edition and merchandise, but it is unnecessary for playing the two headline adventures. Calculate shipping and import costs before choosing it.
Shipping, taxes and December 2027 delivery
Trick or Treat Studios estimates December 2027 for fulfillment. The creator will collect shipping separately after the Kickstarter through a pledge manager, where backers confirm destination and pay based on shipment weight.
Shipping is available only to certain countries, so international buyers should check the current destination list and customs/VAT treatment before backing. The Kickstarter price alone is not the delivered cost.
Kickstarter backing supports future manufacture; it is not the same as ordering something already in stock. The creator says it expects to provide at least monthly progress updates after the campaign.
Camp Grizzly: S’more Gore FAQ
Is S’more Gore a standalone game?
No. The adventure expansions require Camp Grizzly Second Edition.
What are the two headline new expansions?
Night of the Grizzly Dead and The Clearing.
Why are four expansions mentioned?
Missing Pieces and Tricks and Treats are additional expansion content separate from the two headline adventures and are not included in the $39 reward.
How much is the cheapest expansion pledge?
$39 before shipping, without the base game or stretch-goal eligibility.
Does $149 include the base game?
No. The Extended Cut is a higher expansion-and-miniatures reward. The $199 Full Production is the full retail-base-game bundle.
How much is the Director’s Cut?
$299. It includes an original Limited Release Second Edition copy from a restricted 500-unit allocation, plus other bundled items.
Do I need miniatures?
No. The creator confirms they are optional.
Are both retail and limited base-game component formats supported?
The publisher says the Deleted Scenes & Special Features set supplies matching components for both editions; the $39 reward is retail-cardboard style only.
When does Kickstarter end?
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. PST.
When will rewards arrive?
December 2027 is the current estimate, not a delivery guarantee.
How many players does Camp Grizzly support?
The Second Edition base game is advertised for 1–6 players.
Does the game allow solo play?
Yes, the base game includes a solo player count of one.
Sources and editorial standards
Primary: Trick or Treat Studios’ official S’more Gore Kickstarter campaign and creator FAQ (base-game requirements, all-inclusive vs expansion-only rewards, miniatures, packaging compatibility, December 2027 fulfillment and post-campaign shipping). Publisher’s Camp Grizzly Second Edition game description.
Independent checks: Kicktraq campaign dates; BackerTracker; Backseat Gamer, 28 October 2026.
Checked: 9 November 2026. This is an independent buying and release preview, not a hands-on review of unshipped expansion content. Prices and unlocked rewards can change; read the live campaign before pledging. Original illustration, not publisher or film artwork. Editorial policy and corrections.