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BackerKit is a crowdfunding and post-crowdfunding logistics website.[1] It is often used by creators and publishers of board games,[2][3] tabletop role-playing games,[4][5][6][7] and gaming accessories.[8][9]
History
BackerKit began in 2012 as a logistics solution for Kickstarter creators to manage shipping, add-on products, payment processing, and customer support after the completion of campaigns.[10] Its largest clients included Kingdom Death: Monster,[11] Fidget Cube,[12] and Bears vs. Babies.[13] In 2018, BackerKit established The Creative Fund, with the goal of donating one dollar to a wide range of projects on Kickstarter.[14]
BackerKit announced its own independent crowdfunding platform in June 2022, with the launch of campaigns by Cephalofair Games, creators of Gloomhaven,[15] Monte Cook Games, and Greater Than Games, creators of Spirit Island. The BackerKit crowdfunding service's beta launch came fully integrated with its existing post-campaign services.[16] The company's expansion to full crowdfunding service began six months after Kickstarter's announcement that they would invest in Blockchain technology.[17]
References
- ^ Carter, Chase (2022-06-14). "Backerkit launches its own crowdfunding platform with nearly 40 planned projects". Dicebreaker. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ Hall, Charlie (2022-09-23). "There are two clear contenders for the best board game of 2022". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ Theel, Charles (2022-06-23). "Return to Dark Tower is a fascinating and expensive sequel to the cult classic board game". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ Carter, Chase (2023-01-19). "7 most anticipated new tabletop RPGs coming out in 2023". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ Hall, Charlie (2023-02-06). "The Fifth Season RPG will expose N.K. Jemisin's Broken Earth to a new audience". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ Hall, Charlie (2022-09-15). "Indigenous RPG Coyote & Crow is a hit, and a new anthology of adventures is on the way". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ Carter, Chase (2022-01-06). "10 most anticipated new tabletop RPGs coming out in 2022". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ Hall, Charlie (2023-03-23). "BattleTech: Mercenaries will allow for bigger, faster fights with tanks, flyers, and artillery". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ Hall, Charlie (2022-10-18). "Wyrmwood lowers the initial $3,000 buy-in on its new line of standing desks". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ Geron, Tomio. "Crowdfunding A Focus At Y Combinator Demo Day". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ "Track Kingdom Death: Monster 1.5's Kickstarter campaign on BackerTracker". BackerKit. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ "Track Fidget Cube: A Vinyl Desk Toy's Kickstarter campaign on BackerTracker". BackerKit. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ "Track Bears vs Babies - A Card Game's Kickstarter campaign on BackerTracker". BackerKit. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ "BackerKit's The Creative Fund will give $1 to every Kickstarter campaign". VentureBeat. 2018-07-11. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ Hall, Charlie (2022-06-15). "Gloomhaven leaves Kickstarter over blockchain push". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ "BackerKit Announces New Crowdfunding Platform". GAMING. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ Carter, Chase (2022-12-12). "BackerKit discusses challenging the 'big green K' as it moves from crowdfunding tool to competitor". Dicebreaker. Retrieved 2023-04-07.