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“Kickstarter can get customers invested, both literally and figuratively, in a game before it is released. With nothing but an idea, a bit of video and a few screenshots, a developer can start building a loyal fan base.”
—Jason Schreier
One of the main barriers in getting games to people’s tables is money. Manufacturing is not cheap, and neither is marketing and good art. But the crowdfunding website Kickstarter has completely changed the board gaming industry and has dramatically altered the barrier to entry.
With that said, Kickstarter is far from being a magic bullet, and it still takes a tremendous amount of time, effort, and investment in order to be successful. On this page, you’ll find tons of great info from successful creators
Free Guides
Learn how to be successful when crowdfunding a game.
The Ultimate KS Checklist
Get the "kitchen sink" checklist to make sure you don't miss a thing leading up to your campaign.
Podcasts
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Books
Read up on what the best creators in the world have to say about running a successful Kickstarter campaign.
More Resources
Keep diving deeper with more of the internet's best articles and blog posts on crowdfunding.
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