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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
