Guest Posts & Interviews

For over a decade, board games have been dominating Kickstarter. But making them isn't easy, especially when you need to find someone to handle complex plastic manufacturing for you! So how do you find a company that can manufacture all those beautiful plastic minis? What's the difference between PVC and...

When the creators of board game Catacombs launched the 3rd edition, they turned to Kickstarter. Elzra Games’ Aron West discusses his experience in crowdfunding.

Plan on taking your board game idea to Kickstarter? There are a lot of games out there, and you need a way to prove yours is worth playing! Getting reviews is one way to do this, but it's not the only way. You can also make an online board game...

After running 10 successful Kickstarters, we think it’s pretty safe to say that Don Moyer of Calamityware is something of an expert in running a crowdfunding campaign or two.

Maybe you’re thinking about running a crowdfunding campaign – where do you start? There are a hundred websites and guides which count down the steps to successful crowdfunding, but what about the abstracts, such as building community and engaging with them?

Creating a board game can be really difficult! First, you have to create a design and play-test it until it's a great game. You have to build a business around it in order to raise funds, market, and eventually sell it. Of course, then there's the small matter of actually...

You want to launch a Kickstarter. [ez-toc] And, maybe this goes without saying, but you actually want to fund, right? Everybody’s telling you “build an audience” and “generate leads.” But what if you don’t know how to do that? Or what to do when you’re live? What if you want...

You want to make a board game. But how do you…make a board game? I’m not talking about play-testing or art or any of that. I’m talking about manufacturing. How do you work with a manufacturer to turn that beautiful idea in your head or on some index cards covered...

Kickstarter is loved by creators and backers alike because it provides the tools to raise funds and connects people looking for the next new thing with creators. It’s no secret that many creators still favor launching on Kickstarter over other platforms because of Kickstarter’s traffic. Kickstarter draws in millions of...

Canada is really big. And the population is the size of California. So how do you ship to such a big country in a cost-efficient, timely way? That's a big question, and that's why we've brought on Adayra Lopez from InterFulfillment to shed some light on this question! https://youtu.be/bKAhV9SLAy8 Transcript...

Launching your brand is exciting, but the journey to attracting customers can be daunting. Luckily, social media allows you to connect with your target audience and build a loyal following of potential purchasers all at once. But how do you navigate the vast world of social media effectively? Fear not,...

Imagine making a board game about collecting flowers… …And then raising over $1 million on Kickstarter. That’s what Amy & Dusty Droz, the husband and wife duo behind Dux Somnium Games, did last year. It’s a remarkable story of success, and one which is remarkably grounded, relatable, and repeatable. Not...