1) What’s the difference between the book and the Code Vault?
The hardcover book is the curated Top 100, plus Todd’s stories, retrospectives, and the bigger history of the cheat-code era. The Code Vault is the larger searchable archive with 500+ additional games at launch, and it will keep growing over time.
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2) Does my tier include the PDF?
Not every tier includes the PDF. If your selected tier doesn’t list the PDF, you’ll need to add it separately.
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3) Does Founder’s Edition include the Code Vault?
No. Founder’s Edition is the collector set, but the Code Vault is separate unless you selected the Founder + Vault bundle or added the Vault as an add-on.
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4) Does the Signed Upgrade mean the book is already signed?
No. The Signed Upgrade is for a hand-signed copy from Todd Hays, with an optional personalized message.
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5) How do I get everything?
The easiest way is the Founder + Vault bundle. If you already backed another tier, you can also add items during the BackerKit survey.
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6) Will the Code Vault be updated over time?
Yes. The Vault is being built as a living archive and museum that will continue expanding with more games, codes, variants, and community-driven improvements.
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7) When is shipping expected?
We are currently targeting September 2026. If anything changes, we’ll post updates here and through Kickstarter/BackerKit.
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Current Estimated Lock Order Date: April 2026
Current Estimated Shipping Date: September 2026
We’re currently targeting September 2026 for shipping. That timeline gives us the room to do this right: finalize the book, build out the Vault, lock in production, and make sure everything is fulfilled cleanly. If anything changes, we’ll keep you updated here and through Kickstarter / BackerKit with straight answers and revised timing.
Last Updated At: 03/02/26What is BackerKit?
BackerKit is a service that crowdfunded project creators use to keep track of hundreds to tens of thousands of backers—from shipping details, pledge levels, preferences and quantities, whether they have paid or had their card declined, special notes, and everything in between!
The BackerKit software and support team is independent from the campaign’s project team—BackerKit does not handle the actual reward shipping. For more information about the preparation or delivery status of your rewards, please check the project's updates page.
How does BackerKit work?
After the campaign ends, the project creator will send you an email with a unique link to your survey. You can check out a walkthrough of the process here.
I never received my invitation. How do I complete the survey?
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To resend the survey to yourself, visit the project page and input the email address associated with your Kickstarter, Indiegogo or Tilt Pro account.
How do I update my shipping address?
BackerKit allows you to update your shipping address until the shipping addresses are locked by the project creator. To update your address, go back to your BackerKit survey by inputting your email here.
When will my order be shipped, charged or locked?
That is handled directly by the project creator. BackerKit functions independently of the project itself, so we do not have control of their physical shipping timeline. If you want to check on the project’s status, we recommend reading over the project's updates page.
I completed the survey, but haven't received my rewards yet. When will they arrive?
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