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We created this post after watching this incredibly detailed breakdown by LaunchBoom, one of the leading Kickstarter strategy agencies. If you're serious about crowdfunding your RPG or board game in 2025, their insights are essential—and we’re sharing them here with commentary and examples tailored specifically to
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When we look at the world of tabletop role-playing games today, it’s impossible to ignore the transformative impact of Foundry Virtual Tabletop. Born from a personal passion and a vision for something better, Foundry VTT emerged at a moment when online play was becoming not just a convenience, but
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What drives someone to walk away from a career in medicine and instead dive headfirst into the niche, chaotic world of 3D-printed fantasy miniatures? For the founder of The Printing Goes Ever On, the answer is as honest as it is refreshing: freedom. The freedom to wake up without an
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In an era where flashy graphics, viral marketing, and AI-generated shortcuts dominate so many Kickstarter success stories, it's refreshing—if not downright essential—to hear from a creator who forged their path through passion, integrity, and a commitment to authenticity. This conversation with JVC Parry is not a
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Some content creators start with a plan. Others stumble into it by accident—and end up building something remarkable. That’s exactly the story of the creator behind Mr. Tarrasque, a passionate voice in the TTRPG community whose YouTube journey began not with a business strategy, but with a pile
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Launching a tabletop or geeky crowdfunding campaign? Epic! But while you're conjuring monsters, maps, and minis — there’s a real-world monster you don't want to forget about: tariffs. Yep, we’re talking about those sneaky import taxes that can mess with your budget and surprise your
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There are storytellers—and then there is Patrick C. Perini. To describe Patrick solely as the creator of Unbalanced Encounters would be to miss the point. He’s not just a podcaster, director, or writer. He’s a builder of ecosystems, a conductor of emotional resonance, and above all, someone
The Top 10 highest-funded Tabletop Games of 2024: 1. Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere® RPG by Brotherwise Games – Raised $15.1M+ from 55,106 backers, the highest-funded Games project of all time 2. Altered TCG by Equinox – Raised $6.7M+ from 14,997 backers, the highest-funded trading card game in
What a year! The global TTRPG market in 2024 reached an estimated $1.9–2.0 billion, maintaining steady growth after the post-pandemic boom. While retail sales plateaued, the industry thrived through digital sales, crowdfunding, and direct-to-consumer models. Key highlights include: * Dungeons & Dragons' 50th Anniversary Edition set new
Kickstarter has just revealed its 2025 Product Roadmap, bringing major updates that could reshape crowdfunding for tabletop RPGs and indie game developers! With TTRPGs consistently ranking among the platform’s top-performing categories, these changes could be a game-changer for creators looking to fund their next big project. Key Takeaways for
1. Overview of Games and Tabletop Crowdfunding Performance in 2024 The Games category had a record-breaking year, leading all other categories in crowdfunding. Tabletop games, particularly TTRPGs, played a major role in this success. Key Figures for Games on Kickstarter (2024) MetricValueTotal pledged to Games category$270MTotal pledged to Tabletop
Independent hub for facts about tabletop roleplaying games and crowdfunding
Kickstarter has helped creators raise over $7.6 billion to date — but launching a successful campaign isn’t just about having a great idea. Most creators make the mistake of thinking they can just upload their project, hit "Launch," and watch the money roll in. That rarely works.
At the recent Board Game Design Summit, Dusty Droz shared the strategy behind the success of Botany, a first-time crowdfunding campaign that raised $1,057,307 from 15,105 backers. Their approach wasn’t about guesswork or hope - it was grounded in hard numbers and conservative forecasting. Key Numbers:
If you want to launch a successful crowdfunding campaign, what happens before you hit “Go Live” matters just as much—if not more—than what happens after. The team behind The Crooked Moon knew this. They raised over $1 million on Day One by following a 5-step pre-launch strategy that
1. Most Effective Marketing Channels for TTRPG Projects (2025) Independent tabletop RPG creators in 2025 are leveraging a mix of social media, community platforms, and direct outreach to promote Kickstarter campaigns globally. Key channels include: * Twitter/X: Despite turbulence after 2022, Twitter (now X) remains a hub for TTRPG communities.
Launching a crowdfunding campaign, a digital product, or even a new business isn’t just about having a great idea—it’s about how well you prepare before the curtain rises. Some of the most successful campaigns hit 100% of their funding goal in the first 24 hours. That’s
In the world of crowdfunding, the battle is often won before it officially begins. Projects that launch with a strong base of interested backers are dramatically more likely to reach their funding goals—and potentially go far beyond them. Pre-launch sign-ups are the foundation of this success, serving as both
Before diving into tactics, let's establish an honest foundation: * The TTRPG market is small: Most products sell under 200 copies lifetime * Profit margins are slim: Most creators earn $2-5K per product at best * It's a passion industry: Create for love first, profit second * Community matters more
We are probably the last place where you would expect to read an article about politics and economics. However, since April 2, we have been living in a new world - TTRPG developers and publishers have to face the consequences of Donald Trump's introduction of new tariffs on
Why Are the Greeks Making a Slavic RPG? It’s a question that almost asks itself—especially if you're Slavic, or, like me, Polish: Why are a group of Greeks creating a game so deeply rooted in Slavic mythology? The answer is as surprising as it is inspiring.
In the ever-evolving world of tabletop gaming, few innovations have shaken up the miniature space quite like 3D printing. And few creators have embraced that disruption as boldly - and smartly - as the founder of MiniMaker. What began as a passion project fueled by years of experience in wargaming
In the world of tabletop role-playing games and wargames, immersion is everything. Every Game Master and miniature enthusiast dreams of bringing their worlds to life with stunning, adaptable terrain—but existing options often come with limitations. Enter Lorescape, a game-changing modular terrain system that blends high-quality design, ease of use,
Tom Cartos is a professional cartographer and artist renowned in the tabletop role-playing game community for his highly detailed, multi-level battlemaps, assets, and tokens. With a background in architecture, design, and storytelling, he has been creating TTRPG content for over five years, enhancing the immersive experience for players and game