{"id":32656,"date":"2024-08-26T04:20:12","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T04:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herotime1.com\/?p=32656"},"modified":"2025-10-03T08:34:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T08:34:16","slug":"board-game-crowdfunding-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/herotime1.com\/academy\/publishing\/board-game-crowdfunding-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Board Game Crowdfunding Sites in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"32656\" class=\"elementor elementor-32656\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-18220bf0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"18220bf0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-24086a42\" data-id=\"24086a42\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb617ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb617ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Crowdfunding has become a powerful tool for board game creators, offering a platform to fund, promote and bring their ideas to life. With various platforms available, each catering to different needs, choosing the right one can be crucial to the success of your project.\u00a0This guide delves into the most popular board game crowdfunding sites, highlighting their\u00a0<strong>unique features<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>strengths<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>potential drawbacks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Kickstarter<\/strong>: The First, Biggest Crowdfunding Website for Board Games<\/h3>\n<p>Kickstarter\u00a0is the most well-known and widely used crowdfunding platform globally. Launched in 2009, Kickstarter has become synonymous with crowdfunding itself. It\u2019s a bustling marketplace where creatives from all walks of life can present their innovative ideas, from tech gadgets to board games.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Kickstarter?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kickstarter&#8217;s massive reach is its biggest asset. With over 23 million backers worldwide. It offers unparalleled exposure for your project. The platform\u2019s all-or-nothing funding model, where creators only receive funds if they meet their goal, encourages active promotion and realistic goal setting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Success Stories<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kickstarter has been the launchpad for some of the most successful projects in the board gaming industry. Notable examples include\u00a0<strong>Exploding Kittens<\/strong>, which raised over $8.7 million, and\u00a0<strong>Gloomhaven<\/strong>, which garnered $4.4 million in support. These success stories highlight the platform&#8217;s potential for projects with broad appeal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Platform Fee&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: 5%&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;CgHJ257wCgCBhcbgkATMAgQBxrmX9gkAgfmFn7wIB6sCBJrxmoYJAITJ257wCgMMUGxhdGZvcm0gRmVlhJrxmoYJCwQ6IDUlxsnbnvAKA5rxmoYJAARib2xkBHRydWXGmvGahgkLmvGahgkMBGJvbGQEbnVsbAH5hZ+8CACB8em3NyoIAb\/5ie4HAIHrpN\/8AQ+uAgH39ZTABgABAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2uiAwGFxuCQBACBqt710AMOzQIBqt710AMAgb\/5ie4HrQIPAeuk3\/wBAIHGuZf2CaoCEAHx6bc3AIH39ZTABqEDKwn39ZTABgEAogPx6bc3AQAr+YWfvAgBAAjGuZf2CQEAqwLrpN\/8AQEAEL\/5ie4HAQCuAqre9dADAQAPhcbgkAQBAM0Cydue8AoBAAQ=&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"8b15f353-a6c9-4e7c-b28c-3ace812e3245\">\n<p><strong>Platform Fee<\/strong>: 5%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Payment Processing Fee&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: 3% + $0.20 per pledge&quot;}],&quot;indentation&quot;:0,&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;CwHJ257wCgCBhcbgkATMAgQBxrmX9gkAgfmFn7wIB6sCAZrxmoYJAIHJ257wCgMQAfmFn7wIAIHx6bc3KggBv\/mJ7gcAgeuk3\/wBD64CAff1lMAGAAEBCXRleHRCbG9ja6IDAYXG4JAEAIGq3vXQAw7NAgGq3vXQAwCBv\/mJ7getAg8B66Tf\/AEAgca5l\/YJqgIQBMDXhsoBAISa8ZqGCQ8WUGF5bWVudCBQcm9jZXNzaW5nIEZlZYTA14bKARUXOiAzJSArICQwLjIwIHBlciBwbGVkZ2XGmvGahgkPwNeGygEABGJvbGQEdHJ1ZcbA14bKARXA14bKARYEYm9sZARudWxsAfHptzcAgff1lMAGoQMrCvf1lMAGAQCiA\/HptzcBACv5hZ+8CAEACMa5l\/YJAQCrAuuk3\/wBAQAQv\/mJ7gcBAK4Cqt710AMBAA+FxuCQBAEAzQLJ257wCgEABJrxmoYJAQAQ&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"41ffb3b8-4f9b-44df-b4dc-1a8506d1012b\">\n<p><strong>Payment Processing Fee<\/strong>: 3% + $0.20 per pledge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Funding Model&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: All-or-nothing&quot;}],&quot;indentation&quot;:0,&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;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&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"445fe38e-e0de-4d04-852f-3299e44647d7\">\n<p><strong>Funding Model<\/strong>: All-or-nothing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Massive global audience&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AgHLkpCrDgABAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEBI\/0rb0IAITLkpCrDgMJTWFzc2l2ZSBngY\/0rb0ICAGEj\/StvQgJDmxvYmFsIGF1ZGllbmNlgY\/0rb0IFwECy5KQqw4BAASP9K29CAIJARgB&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"85ca46db-476e-43fe-a107-0e1818f28fc8\">\n<p>Massive global audience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Proven track record with high-profile successes&quot;}],&quot;indentation&quot;:0,&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AwHLkpCrDgABAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEAY\/0rb0IAIHLkpCrDgMZBNag3xUAgY\/0rb0IGAaE1qDfFQUeUHJvdmVuIHRyYWNrIHJlY29yZCB3aXRoIGhpZ2gtgdag3xUjAYTWoN8VJBFwcm9maWxlIHN1Y2Nlc3NlcwPLkpCrDgEABI\/0rb0IAQAZ1qDfFQIABiQB&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"d1d957e4-6f7b-495d-a153-3362dbf147f5\">\n<p>Proven track record with high-profile successes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Strong commmunity of repeat backers&quot;}],&quot;indentation&quot;:0,&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;BAHLkpCrDgABAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEAZL2lsYKAITWoN8VNSNTdHJvbmcgY29tbW11bml0eSBvZiByZXBlYXQgYmFja2VycwGP9K29CACBy5KQqw4DGQHWoN8VAIGP9K29CBg2A8uSkKsOAQAEj\/StvQgBABnWoN8VAQA2&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"6f07d3c8-d63d-497a-914b-1638523c4b8b\">\n<p>Strong commmunity of repeat backers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;High competition due to the platform's popularity&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AgGQ9vbHBQABAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEC9jP80MAhJD29scFAwFIgdjP80MAAYTYz\/NDAQhpZ2ggY29tcIHYz\/NDCQOE2M\/zQwwfZXRpdGlvbiBkdWUgdG8gdGhlIHBsYXRmb3JtJ3MgcIHYz\/NDKwGE2M\/zQywEb3B1bIHYz\/NDMASE2M\/zQzQBYYHYz\/NDNQGE2M\/zQzYEcml0eQKQ9vbHBQEABNjP80MFAQEKAywBMQQ2AQ==&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"ae1265eb-6213-4f90-8f26-8fa4f5c2c899\">\n<p>High competition due to the platform&#8217;s popularity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Gamefound<\/strong>: The Specialist Crowdfunding Site for Tabletop Games<\/h3>\n<p>Gamefound, launched by the Awaken Realms group in 2015, is a dedicated crowdfunding platform specifically for tabletop games. Initially starting as a pledge manager, Gamefound has evolved into a full-fledged crowdfunding site, gaining traction within the gaming community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Gamefound?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gamefound&#8217;s specialisation in tabletop games sets it apart from other platforms. It&#8217;s designed with the needs of game creators in mind, offering advanced tools for pledge management and campaign customisation. The community of nearly 1 million backers is smaller than Kickstarter&#8217;s but they are more focused on tabletop gaming.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Success Stories<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Despite its smaller user base, Gamefound has hosted highly successful campaigns. Projects like\u00a0<strong>ISS Vanguard<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Etherfileds<\/strong>\u00a0have raised millions, proving that a specialised platform can yield significant results.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Platform Fee&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: 5%&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;BAHLkpCrDgABAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEAY\/0rb0IAIHLkpCrDgMZAeqT1McGAIGP9K29CBgECaLow0kAhuqT1McGAwRib2xkBHRydWWEoujDSQABUIai6MNJAQRib2xkBG51bGzBoujDSQGi6MNJAgHEoujDSQOi6MNJAghsYXRmb3JtIMGi6MNJC6Low0kCA8Si6MNJDqLow0kCA0ZlZcGi6MNJEaLow0kCAoSi6MNJAgQ6IDUlBMuSkKsOAQAEj\/StvQgBABnqk9THBgEABKLow0kDAwEMAxIC&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"4bfb5017-efc9-4b1d-a34a-2ea08122ce1f\">\n<p><strong>Platform Fee<\/strong>: 5%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Payment Processing Fee&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: 3% + 0.2% transaction fee&quot;}],&quot;indentation&quot;:0,&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;BQHLkpCrDgABAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEAY\/0rb0IAIHLkpCrDgMZAeqT1McGAIGP9K29CBgECeGw3okEAIai6MNJFwRib2xkBHRydWWE4bDeiQQAAVCG4bDeiQQBBGJvbGQEbnVsbMThsN6JBAHhsN6JBAIKYXltZW50IFByb8HhsN6JBAzhsN6JBAIBxOGw3okEDeGw3okEAgZjZXNzaW7B4bDeiQQT4bDeiQQCBsThsN6JBBnhsN6JBAIFZyBGZWWE4bDeiQQCGzogMyUgKyAwLjIlIHRyYW5zYWN0aW9uIGZlZQSi6MNJAIHqk9THBgMCgaLow0kBAcGi6MNJAaLow0kCEYGi6MNJAgQFy5KQqw4BAASP9K29CAEAGeqT1McGAQAEoujDSQEAGOGw3okEAg0BFAY=&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"101f2c48-792f-4dda-be03-bd6594175629\">\n<p><strong>Payment Processing Fee<\/strong>: 3% + 0.2% transaction fee<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Funding Model&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: All-or-nothing&quot;}],&quot;indentation&quot;:0,&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;BgHLkpCrDgABAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEAY\/0rb0IAIHLkpCrDgMZAeqT1McGAIGP9K29CBgEBOGw3okEAIGi6MNJFwKB4bDeiQQBAcHhsN6JBAHhsN6JBAIcgeGw3okEAhsEoujDSQCB6pPUxwYDAoGi6MNJAQHBoujDSQGi6MNJAhGBoujDSQIEC4rEmDwAhuGw3okEOQRib2xkBHRydWWEisSYPAABRoaKxJg8AQRib2xkBG51bGzEisSYPAGKxJg8Agx1bmRpbmcgTW9kZWyEisSYPAIFOiBBbGyBisSYPBMBhIrEmDwUAS2BisSYPBUBhIrEmDwWAm9ygYrEmDwYAYSKxJg8GQgtbm90aGluZwbLkpCrDgEABI\/0rb0IAQAZ6pPUxwYBAASi6MNJAQAY4bDeiQQBADqKxJg8AxQBFgEZAQ==&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"4e6d5db6-cdd5-4955-8729-869e7451ec9d\">\n<p><strong>Funding Model<\/strong>: All-or-nothing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Tailored for tabletop games&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AgXziui2AQCE9\/bugQEFDFRhaWxvcmVkIGZvcoHziui2AQsDhPOK6LYBDgggdGFibGV0b4Hziui2ARYChPOK6LYBGAdwIGdhbWVzAff27oEBAAEBCXRleHRCbG9jawYC9\/bugQEBAAbziui2AQIMAxcC&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"3f311ed0-527e-443b-9521-ed2c225ddd10\">\n<p>Tailored for tabletop games<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Advanced pledge management tools &quot;}],&quot;indentation&quot;:0,&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AwLMkpHJAQCE84rotgEfIUFkdmFuY2VkIHBsZWRnZSBtYW5hZ2VtZW50IHRvb2xzIIHMkpHJASAbAfOK6LYBAIH39u6BAQUgAff27oEBAAEBCXRleHRCbG9jawYD9\/bugQEBAAbziui2AQEAIMySkckBASEb&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"2528a850-3950-4276-b08a-c227f908171e\">\n<p>Advanced pledge management tools<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Enthusiast-driven community&quot;}],&quot;indentation&quot;:0,&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;BAG\/n43LCgCBzJKRyQE7AgLMkpHJAQCB84rotgEfIYTMkpHJASAbRW50aHVzaWFzdC1kcml2ZW4gY29tbXVuaXR5AfOK6LYBAIH39u6BAQUgAff27oEBAAEBCXRleHRCbG9jawYE9\/bugQEBAAbziui2AQEAIMySkckBAQAhv5+NywoBAAI=&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"518847ad-c1c8-4368-9f32-b145aa4e001d\">\n<p>Enthusiast-driven community<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Smaller audience compared to Kickstarter&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AgHNh5nfDgABAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEAael3TIAhM2Hmd8OAyhTbWFsbGVyIGF1ZGllbmNlIGNvbXBhcmVkIHRvIEtpY2tzdGFydGVyAc2Hmd8OAQAE&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"245a199d-9948-4731-bc9e-d17b7ed300df\">\n<p>Smaller audience compared to Kickstarter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Less brand recognition&quot;}],&quot;indentation&quot;:0,&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AwHNh5nfDgABAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEA4rf94ABAISnpd0yJwhMZXNzIGJyYYGK3\/eAAQcBhIrf94ABCA5uZCByZWNvZ25pdGlvbgGnpd0yAIHNh5nfDgMoA82Hmd8OAQAEp6XdMgEAKIrf94ABAQgB&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"b5e60e4f-b936-46d4-b194-14cd7c949876\">\n<p>Less brand recognition<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To see how Gamefound stacks up against Kickstarter in more detail, read our in-depth\u00a0<a class=\"ql-link\" href=\"https:\/\/herotime1.com\/academy\/marketing\/kickstarter-vs-gamefound-for-board-game-crowdfunding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kickstarter vs. Gamefound<\/a>\u00a0article.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Backerkit<\/strong>: The Comprehensive Campaign Manager<\/h3>\n<p>BackerKit is known for its robust pledge management services, but it has recently entered the crowdfunding arena. It offers creators a comprehensive suite of tools to manage campaigns, from pre-launch to post-campaign fulfilment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Backerkit?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>BackerKit\u2019s strength lies in its pledge management capabilities. It allows creators to manage add-ons and pledges seamlessly without relying on third-party tools. The platform also provides customisable pre-launch pages to build excitement before your campaign starts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Platform Fee&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: 2% for the essential service&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;BwGu\/b\/1DgCB5KbOzQIH6QEByer\/jQwAAQEJdGV4dEJsb2NrfwSF7ZO+CgCByer\/jQx+CYGF7ZO+Cggnwcnq\/40MfoXtk74KAAHBhe2TvgoIhe2TvgoJAQHBlZLdCACB9uCK+AKMAgYB9uCK+AIAga79v\/UO6AGNAgHkps7NAgCBhe2TvgovCASZ3LCXAgCGwZWS3QgFBGJvbGQEdHJ1ZYSZ3LCXAgAMUGxhdGZvcm0gRmVlhpncsJcCDARib2xkBG51bGyEmdywlwINHjogMiUgZm9yIHRoZSBlc3NlbnRpYWwgc2VydmljZQbJ6v+NDAEAf4Xtk74KAQAy5KbOzQIBAAiu\/b\/1DgEA6QH24Ir4AgEAjQLBlZLdCAEABg==&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"98489534-24ed-4a7a-be8a-a0ff21852dcd\">\n<p><strong>Platform Fee<\/strong>: 2% for the essential service<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Payment Processing Fee&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: 3% + $0.20 per pledge&quot;}],&quot;indentation&quot;:0,&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;CAGu\/b\/1DgCB5KbOzQIH6QEByer\/jQwAAQEJdGV4dEJsb2NrfwSF7ZO+CgCByer\/jQx+CYGF7ZO+Cggnwcnq\/40MfoXtk74KAAHBhe2TvgoIhe2TvgoJAQHBlZLdCACB9uCK+AKMAgYE8vyJtggAhpncsJcCKwRib2xkBHRydWWE8vyJtggAFlBheW1lbnQgUHJvY2Vzc2luZyBGZWWG8vyJtggWBGJvbGQEbnVsbITy\/Im2CBcXOiAzJSArICQwLjIwIHBlciBwbGVkZ2UB9uCK+AIAga79v\/UO6AGNAgHkps7NAgCBhe2TvgovCAGZ3LCXAgCBwZWS3QgFLAfJ6v+NDAEAf4Xtk74KAQAy5KbOzQIBAAiu\/b\/1DgEA6QH24Ir4AgEAjQLBlZLdCAEABpncsJcCAQAs&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"a31e2ed9-1cfa-477d-9508-5a07ca73b22e\">\n<p><strong>Payment Processing Fee<\/strong>: 3% + $0.20 per pledge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Funding Model&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: Flexible, depending on the service level&quot;}],&quot;indentation&quot;:0,&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;CQSOhNrpDwCG8vyJtgguBGJvbGQEdHJ1ZYSOhNrpDwANRnVuZGluZyBNb2RlbIaOhNrpDw0EYm9sZARudWxshI6E2ukPDio6IEZsZXhpYmxlLCBkZXBlbmRpbmcgb24gdGhlIHNlcnZpY2UgbGV2ZWwBrv2\/9Q4AgeSmzs0CB+kBAcnq\/40MAAEBCXRleHRCbG9ja38Ehe2TvgoAgcnq\/40MfgmBhe2TvgoIJ8HJ6v+NDH6F7ZO+CgABwYXtk74KCIXtk74KCQEBwZWS3QgAgfbgivgCjAIGAfL8ibYIAIGZ3LCXAisvAfbgivgCAIGu\/b\/1DugBjQIB5KbOzQIAgYXtk74KLwgBmdywlwIAgcGVkt0IBSwIyer\/jQwBAH+F7ZO+CgEAMuSmzs0CAQAIrv2\/9Q4BAOkB9uCK+AIBAI0CwZWS3QgBAAaZ3LCXAgEALPL8ibYIAQAv&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"9d1fde88-5fa0-4e60-acfc-c68a24d1e20e\">\n<p><strong>Funding Model<\/strong>: Flexible, depending on the service level<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Superior pledge management tools&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AgHD4fOoCwCEoLXB3gEDIFN1cGVyaW9yIHBsZWRnZSBtYW5hZ2VtZW50IHRvb2xzAaC1wd4BAAEBCXRleHRCbG9jawQBoLXB3gEBAAQ=&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"1a1ad3c9-a4f3-4b89-8ab7-0e9ff316d1bc\">\n<p>Superior pledge management tools<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Customisable pre-launch pages&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AgOx8JnxDQAEAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sHQ3VzdG9taYGx8JnxDQYBhLHwmfENBxVhYmxlIHByZS1sYXVuY2ggcGFnZXMBlOa\/rAEAxLHwmfENB7HwmfENCAFzAbHwmfENAQcB&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"038a623a-f51e-4b5e-94f7-f6b60e06290f\">\n<p>Customisable pre-launch pages<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;24\/7 customer support&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQG25NCCCwAEAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sVMjQvNyBjdXN0b21lciBzdXBwb3J0AA==&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"b9bc4138-93d8-45bc-873f-cc9d22ac0942\">\n<p>24\/7 customer support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Limited audience compared to more established platforms&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AgGq3pm4CAABAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEAdr3\/tUCAISq3pm4CAM3TGltaXRlZCBhdWRpZW5jZSBjb21wYXJlZCB0byBtb3JlIGVzdGFibGlzaGVkIHBsYXRmb3JtcwGq3pm4CAEABA==&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"e5562279-3445-4022-9854-3a0564b2af6e\">\n<p>Limited audience compared to more established platforms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Requires an application process for campaign approval&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQGU+bW8BwAEAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2s1UmVxdWlyZXMgYW4gYXBwbGljYXRpb24gcHJvY2VzcyBmb3IgY2FtcGFpZ24gYXBwcm92YWwA&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"acdde883-d68b-418f-986e-783dfd726e36\">\n<p>Requires an application process for campaign approval<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Indiegogo<\/strong>: The Flexible Funding Platform<\/h3>\n<p>Indiegogo, launched in 2008, is one of the oldest crowdfunding platforms. It offers a versatile approach with both fixed and flexible funding models, allowing creators to choose the best fit for their project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Indiegogo?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Indiegogo\u2019s flexible funding model is its standout feature, offering creators the option to keep the funds raised even if the campaign doesn\u2019t reach its goal. This flexibility can be crucial for projects with more fluid financial needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Success Stories<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Projects like the\u00a0<strong>Flow Hive<\/strong>, a revolutionary beekeeping system, showcase Indiegogo\u2019s potential. The campaign raised millions and continued to generate revenue through Indiegogo\u2019s InDemand feature, which allows campaigns to remain open for contributions after the initial funding period.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Platform Fee&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: 5%&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;CQH5286UDQCB1fCzoAMOoAIBjebO1AwAgafRx8gGLQgB3\/GlogkAgdyPjK4DDewBAa\/e49UHAIH5286UDZ8CBASBpJHZBgCGr97j1QcDBGJvbGQEdHJ1ZYSBpJHZBgAMUGxhdGZvcm0gRmVlhoGkkdkGDARib2xkBG51bGyEgaSR2QYNBDogNSUFp9HHyAYAAQEJdGV4dEJsb2NrCYGn0cfIBggBQafRx8gGAAHBp9HHyAYIp9HHyAYJAYGn0cfIBgkiAdyPjK4DAIH3gKnUAdABDgHV8LOgAwCB3\/GlognrAQ8B94Cp1AEAgY3mztQMB9EBCKfRx8gGAQAujebO1AwBAAj3gKnUAQEA0QHcj4yuAwEADt\/xpaIJAQDsAdXws6ADAQAP+dvOlA0BAKACr97j1QcBAAQ=&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"547c78f9-d0b5-43ee-aaab-f69329088ca0\">\n<p><strong>Platform Fee<\/strong>: 5%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Payment Processing Fee&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: 3% + $0.30 per pledge&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQS6n\/rCDAAGAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEYm9sZAR0cnVlhLqf+sIMABZQYXltZW50IFByb2Nlc3NpbmcgRmVlhrqf+sIMFgRib2xkBG51bGyEup\/6wgwXFzogMyUgKyAkMC4zMCBwZXIgcGxlZGdlAA==&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"1f05be8f-e928-4a89-880d-a7c27a7bfff9\">\n<p><strong>Payment Processing Fee<\/strong>: 3% + $0.30 per pledge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Funding Model&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: Fixed or flexible&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQT1v7LOAQAGAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEYm9sZAR0cnVlhPW\/ss4BAA1GdW5kaW5nIE1vZGVshvW\/ss4BDQRib2xkBG51bGyE9b+yzgEOEzogRml4ZWQgb3IgZmxleGlibGUA&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"d4b29cf1-efe9-41d3-98ce-319db43c9eff\">\n<p><strong>Funding Model<\/strong>: Fixed or flexible<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Flexible funding options&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AgGHl7zCBAABAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEAc3FoLUDAISHl7zCBAMYRmxleGlibGUgZnVuZGluZyBvcHRpb25zAYeXvMIEAQAE&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"04865c26-e65d-4d9d-8940-cf4f9df07e22\">\n<p>Flexible funding options<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Global reach with a diverse audience&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQHtsf2pDwAEAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2skR2xvYmFsIHJlYWNoIHdpdGggYSBkaXZlcnNlIGF1ZGllbmNlAA==&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"02eaaac7-751c-48d5-98af-91dace9c8a76\">\n<p>Global reach with a diverse audience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;InDemand feature for ongoing fundraising&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQGz7r3hCwAEAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2soSW5EZW1hbmQgZmVhdHVyZSBmb3Igb25nb2luZyBmdW5kcmFpc2luZwA=&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"27cf14f3-d81e-406d-85c8-ce534e5916cf\">\n<p>InDemand feature for ongoing fundraising<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Less specialised for board games in the recent years&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AgHAzqDJBwABAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEBOeu3cEFAITAzqDJBwMNTGVzcyBzcGVjaWFsaYHnrt3BBQwBhOeu3cEFDSZlZCBmb3IgYm9hcmQgZ2FtZXMgaW4gdGhlIHJlY2VudCB5ZWFyc8Tnrt3BBQ3nrt3BBQ4BcwLAzqDJBwEABOeu3cEFAQ0B&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"b5f2335c-fc2f-4f93-91ef-23603b4af254\">\n<p>Less specialised for board games in the recent years<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Higher payment processing fees&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQGexpLdCQAEAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2seSGlnaGVyIHBheW1lbnQgcHJvY2Vzc2luZyBmZWVzAA==&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"15c79a8e-14c0-4eb8-8331-5bd86d6ebcbf\">\n<p>Higher payment processing fees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>GameOnTableTop<\/strong>: The Niche Crowdfunding Platform for Tabletop Creators<\/h3>\n<p>GameOnTabletop is a niche crowdfunding platform dedicated to tabletop game creators. It offers an all-in-one solution, including tools for eCommerce, order management, and digital fulfilment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why GameOnTabletop?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For creators looking for a platform that understands the intricacies of tabletop game development, GameOnTabletop is an excellent choice. It provides a tailored experience with tools that go beyond crowdfunding, supporting creators from concept to delivery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Platform Fee&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: 5%&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;BwGYxbSwDwCB6dn3oAVHCAGbmv+dCwCB8fmg5QgTgQIBj9mCggsAgZjFtLAPB8ABAfH5oOUIAIGP2YKCC78BFASMs+WWBwCGg\/qKkQEDBGJvbGQEdHJ1ZYSMs+WWBwAMUGxhdGZvcm0gRmVlhoyz5ZYHDARib2xkBG51bGyEjLPllgcNBDogNSUF6dn3oAUAAQEJdGV4dEJsb2NrE4Hp2fegBRIBQenZ96AFAAHB6dn3oAUS6dn3oAUTAYHp2fegBRMyAYP6ipEBAIGbmv+dC4ACBAbp2fegBQEASJjFtLAPAQAIj9mCggsBAMAB8fmg5QgBABSbmv+dCwEAgQKD+oqRAQEABA==&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"211eb9e3-a265-4304-8730-31512a63b7b9\">\n<p><strong>Platform Fee<\/strong>: 5%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Payment Processing Fee&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: Varies&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQSq7olEAAYBCXRleHRCbG9jawRib2xkBHRydWWEqu6JRAAWUGF5bWVudCBQcm9jZXNzaW5nIEZlZYaq7olEFgRib2xkBG51bGyEqu6JRBcIOiBWYXJpZXMA&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"c84922a9-0014-4232-9d70-78231bea7863\">\n<p><strong>Payment Processing Fee<\/strong>: Varies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Funding Model&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: All-or-nothing&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQTJ9YNCAAYBCXRleHRCbG9jawRib2xkBHRydWWEyfWDQgANRnVuZGluZyBNb2RlbIbJ9YNCDQRib2xkBG51bGyEyfWDQg4QOiBBbGwtb3Itbm90aGluZwA=&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"89284e23-5f70-4d1d-87fa-8da4ffd82289\">\n<p><strong>Funding Model<\/strong>: All-or-nothing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Dedicated to tabletop games&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AgG8r+LhDwABAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEAcf2tb0CAIS8r+LhDwMbRGVkaWNhdGVkIHRvIHRhYmxldG9wIGdhbWVzAbyv4uEPAQAE&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"a1c7cc1a-bdba-429f-b7e1-140457421ecf\">\n<p>Dedicated to tabletop games<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Comprehensive project management tools&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQGInqZmAAQBCXRleHRCbG9jayZDb21wcmVoZW5zaXZlIHByb2plY3QgbWFuYWdlbWVudCB0b29scwA=&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"8398abc2-27de-4bc7-8617-078dcb046737\">\n<p>Comprehensive project management tools<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Strong focus on creator support&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQHUyL2GBAAEAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sfU3Ryb25nIGZvY3VzIG9uIGNyZWF0b3Igc3VwcG9ydAA=&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"b9fce3b0-8c00-4310-990c-e2ddd7cc5d49\">\n<p>Strong focus on creator support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Smaller user base&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AgHIoPXZBQCE3pvLpQEDEVNtYWxsZXIgdXNlciBiYXNlAd6by6UBAAEBCXRleHRCbG9jawQB3pvLpQEBAAQ=&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"3b466479-2183-448c-a657-e698d356ef65\">\n<p>Smaller user base<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Less brand recognition compared to larger platforms&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQHN+oWHDwAEAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2szTGVzcyBicmFuZCByZWNvZ25pdGlvbiBjb21wYXJlZCB0byBsYXJnZXIgcGxhdGZvcm1zAA==&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"b942a0a9-ca40-40e2-8ac1-4b8891fe0618\">\n<p>Less brand recognition compared to larger platforms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Ulule<\/strong>: The Ethical Crowdfunding Choice<\/h3>\n<p>Ulule is a European crowdfunding platform known for supporting creative and sustainable projects. It emphasises ethical and eco-responsible campaigns, making it a unique choice for creators with a focus on sustainability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Ulule?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ulule\u2019s commitment to ethical projects sets it apart from other platforms. It\u2019s an ideal choice for creators looking to align their board game projects with values like sustainability and social responsibility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Platform Fee&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: Varies by project&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;BwSB95OZDQCBu6S2nQgHbYGB95OZDWxvwYH3k5kNbIH3k5kNbQGBgfeTmQ3bAQEH9Nj5lg0AAQEJdGV4dEJsb2NrBYH02PmWDQQBQfTY+ZYNAAHB9Nj5lg0E9Nj5lg0FAYH02PmWDQUGgfTY+ZYNDRnB9Nj5lg0N9Nj5lg0OAgGJiqbmCgCBx8a9kgTRAQQBu6S2nQgAgfTY+ZYNJggEhoi+\/wQAhomKpuYKAwRib2xkBHRydWWEhoi+\/wQADFBsYXRmb3JtIEZlZYaGiL7\/BAwEYm9sZARudWxshIaIvv8EDRM6IFZhcmllcyBieSBwcm9qZWN0AeruicgEAIGB95OZDd0BDAHHxr2SBACB6u6JyAQL0gEG9Nj5lg0BACm7pLadCAEACIH3k5kNAQDeAeruicgEAQAMx8a9kgQBANIBiYqm5goBAAQ=&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"7a5dec1f-6b53-4788-aa75-c5a65e83317f\">\n<p><strong>Platform Fee<\/strong>: Varies by project<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Payment Processing Fee&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: Varies&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQSSqPSiCAAGAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEYm9sZAR0cnVlhJKo9KIIABZQYXltZW50IFByb2Nlc3NpbmcgRmVlhpKo9KIIFgRib2xkBG51bGyEkqj0oggXCDogVmFyaWVzAA==&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"febc68f2-87ed-4684-a7be-6445cb7a772c\">\n<p><strong>Payment Processing Fee<\/strong>: Varies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Funding Model&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: All-or-nothing&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQTswPuTCwAGAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEYm9sZAR0cnVlhOzA+5MLAA1GdW5kaW5nIE1vZGVshuzA+5MLDQRib2xkBG51bGyE7MD7kwsOEDogQWxsLW9yLW5vdGhpbmcA&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"1d399545-e517-4636-bdf8-5d24dec986f8\">\n<p><strong>Funding Model<\/strong>: All-or-nothing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Strong focus on ethical and sustainable projects&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AgGPm7CMDACEj\/ft\/wkDMFN0cm9uZyBmb2N1cyBvbiBldGhpY2FsIGFuZCBzdXN0YWluYWJsZSBwcm9qZWN0cwGP9+3\/CQABAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEAY\/37f8JAQAE&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"2897849e-f48a-4af5-856d-c9f7f894a3f3\">\n<p>Strong focus on ethical and sustainable projects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Growing community of like-minded backers&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQGyuPqmCwAEAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2soR3Jvd2luZyBjb21tdW5pdHkgb2YgbGlrZS1taW5kZWQgYmFja2VycwA=&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"0ae1b263-2a73-461c-855f-ea8d0244328a\">\n<p>Growing community of like-minded backers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;European-centric audience&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQGDpqC9AgAEAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sZRXVyb3BlYW4tY2VudHJpYyBhdWRpZW5jZQA=&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"43a603cc-abff-4354-a595-0fe8f58f0080\">\n<p>European-centric audience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Smaller platform with less reach&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AgHuiZH3BAABAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sIAdewytIBAITuiZH3BAcgU21hbGxlciBwbGF0Zm9ybSB3aXRoIGxlc3MgcmVhY2gB7omR9wQBAAg=&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"ea1ea2c1-d4f8-4d42-a2aa-6e7f13850377\">\n<p>Smaller platform with less reach<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Limited to projects with a sustainability focus&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQG+lL20CwAEAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2svTGltaXRlZCB0byBwcm9qZWN0cyB3aXRoIGEgc3VzdGFpbmFiaWxpdHkgZm9jdXMA&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"ef75ea30-7b1c-4ce2-aae1-4262022eee8e\">\n<p>Limited to projects with a sustainability focus<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Verkami<\/strong>: The Crowdfunding Platform for Creative Projects<\/h3>\n<p>Verkami is a Spanish crowdfunding platform that caters primarily to creative projects, including board games. It has a strong following in the Spanish-speaking world, making it a great option for creators targeting that demographic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Verkami?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Verkami\u2019s focus on creative projects makes it a good fit for board game creators with a strong artistic vision. It\u2019s particularly popular in Spain and Latin America, offering access to a niche but passionate audience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Platform Fee&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: 5%&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;BAG29NnoDgDBgOT90AMKgOT90AMLAQTcmeqKDACG8PTdowMDBGJvbGQEdHJ1ZYTcmeqKDAAMUGxhdGZvcm0gRmVlhtyZ6ooMDARib2xkBG51bGyE3JnqigwNBDogNSUCgOT90AMAAQEJdGV4dEJsb2NrC4GA5P3QAwrOAQHw9N2jAwCBgOT90APYAQQDgOT90AMBANkBtvTZ6A4BAAHw9N2jAwEABA==&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"2e781e8a-33b0-4601-8256-273873f7fb78\">\n<p><strong>Platform Fee<\/strong>: 5%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Payment Processing Fee&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: Varies&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQS48fS7BgAGAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEYm9sZAR0cnVlhLjx9LsGABZQYXltZW50IFByb2Nlc3NpbmcgRmVlhrjx9LsGFgRib2xkBG51bGyEuPH0uwYXCDogVmFyaWVzAA==&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"8d313536-2f9d-47d0-97c2-b9da747f8add\">\n<p><strong>Payment Processing Fee<\/strong>: Varies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Funding Model&quot;,&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;bold&quot;:true}},{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;: All-or-nothing&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQS2rcr1AwAGAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEYm9sZAR0cnVlhLatyvUDAA1GdW5kaW5nIE1vZGVshratyvUDDQRib2xkBG51bGyEtq3K9QMOEDogQWxsLW9yLW5vdGhpbmcA&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"59a44936-c55e-408a-8d2e-321ed7874075\">\n<p><strong>Funding Model<\/strong>: All-or-nothing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Strong support for creative projects&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AgGB2Lf1CQABAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sEAfXV2pgJAISB2Lf1CQMkU3Ryb25nIHN1cHBvcnQgZm9yIGNyZWF0aXZlIHByb2plY3RzAYHYt\/UJAQAE&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"e75eb3ad-bd91-4048-a520-0612fbeead3e\">\n<p>Strong support for creative projects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Dedicated following in Spanish-speaking countries&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQHVreFOAAQBCXRleHRCbG9jazFEZWRpY2F0ZWQgZm9sbG93aW5nIGluIFNwYW5pc2gtc3BlYWtpbmcgY291bnRyaWVzAA==&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"b3acc7d0-3f73-46e4-ba81-815c4f17b245\">\n<p>Dedicated following in Spanish-speaking countries<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Simple, user-friendly interface&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQGMyKTtCwAEAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sfU2ltcGxlLCB1c2VyLWZyaWVuZGx5IGludGVyZmFjZQA=&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"ab6b8cae-bb60-4959-88ec-18f53bcb9b79\">\n<p>Simple, user-friendly interface<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"data-monday-blocks-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Limited reach outside of Spanish-speaking regions&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AwG9l9uPDQCBjMik7QseBgGMyKTtCwABAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2sfAbn6u5QDAIS9l9uPDQUxTGltaXRlZCByZWFjaCBvdXRzaWRlIG9mIFNwYW5pc2gtc3BlYWtpbmcgcmVnaW9ucwKMyKTtCwEAH72X248NAQAG&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"3459866c-6670-4f4d-9640-644b4c27a16a\">\n<p>Limited reach outside of Spanish-speaking regions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"monday-block-5\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-monday-block-type=\"5\" data-monday-block-content=\"{&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;deltaFormat&quot;:[{&quot;insert&quot;:&quot;Smaller user base compared to global platforms&quot;}],&quot;base64Encoded&quot;:&quot;AQGPot+3BwAEAQl0ZXh0QmxvY2suU21hbGxlciB1c2VyIGJhc2UgY29tcGFyZWQgdG8gZ2xvYmFsIHBsYXRmb3JtcwA=&quot;}\" data-monday-block-id=\"5671eba7-bb4f-40c1-91b8-e6b3472245fd\">\n<p>Smaller user base compared to global platforms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Choosing the right crowdfunding platform for your board game is a critical decision that can influence the success of your project.\u00a0<strong>Kickstarter<\/strong>\u00a0offers the largest audience and proven track record, making it ideal for projects with broad appeal.\u00a0<strong>Gamefound<\/strong>\u00a0is perfect for creators seeking a platform tailored to tabletop games, while\u00a0<strong>BackerKit<\/strong>\u00a0excels in pledge management.\u00a0<strong>Indiegogo<\/strong>\u00a0offers flexibility,\u00a0<strong>GameOnTabletop<\/strong>\u00a0provides niche support,\u00a0<strong>Ulule<\/strong>\u00a0focuses on sustainability, and\u00a0<strong>Verkami<\/strong>\u00a0caters to creative projects in the Spanish-speaking world.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the best platform for your project will depend on your specific needs, audience, and goals. Regardless of your choice, each of these platforms provides valuable tools and communities to help bring your board game to life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c7aa716 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c7aa716\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crowdfunding has become a powerful tool for board game creators, offering a platform to fund, promote and bring their ideas to life. 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