Crowdfunding Academy

In today's episode we're talking to Jamie Jolly, who's the creator behind Oathsworn. He's a very experienced games developer and has raised over 5 million dollars on Kickstarter.
We asked him all about his strategy in launching a successful Kickstarter, his views on the gaming industry and his take on AI generated art.
You can late pledge to his latest Kickstarter here, check out his website here and follow his Twitter here.
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On this Board Game edition of Crowdfunding Academy, George and Francisco are talking to Parrish Danforth, creator of Alterra - Age of Exploration.
This game uses almost exclusively licensed artwork, meaning that Parrish did not need to hire artists to create custom designs for his game.
During the episode, we hear how he finds artwork to license, the pros and cons of this approach and how he plans to leverage Game Found to release his game.
You can learn more about the game by visiting the Alterra website and subscribe to updates from Parrish and his team.

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In today's episode, we are joined by Bruce Shapiro and Micah Roth from Sisyphus Industries, the minds behind the revolutionary kinetic art tables. From a chance meeting at a Makerspace in Minneapolis, these two innovators have come together to create an intriguing blend of art, design, and technology, raising over 3 million dollars through crowdfunding campaigns.

This episode explores the genesis of their collaboration, the intricate mechanics of their kinetic tables, and the development of their latest project – the XYLA Kinetic Art Table. This podcast will take you on a journey through the world of crowd-funded creative innovation and provide fascinating insights into how Bruce and Micah have transformed their passion for art and technology into a successful business. Tune in to get a behind-the-scenes look at their artistic process and learn how they've managed to make their mark in a niche market.

Their latest project is now live on Kickstarter.
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In this episode of our podcast, we're thrilled to have Matt and Savannah, the creative minds behind the soon-to-be-launched Kickstarter game project, "Flock Together." They take us on a captivating journey, sharing their experiences as first-time publishers.
Matt and Savannah dive into the nitty-gritty of creating and marketing a game, from learning the ropes as they go, to developing an unconventional yet effective strategy of building community engagement. They've established a solid base of over 1400 subscribers on their pre-launch page and a vibrant Facebook community, all while juggling a smaller email list.
They also share their decision to go against the norm by not including expansions or stretch goals in their campaign. The aim? To deliver the best possible product to their backers without any complications. Their game boasts high-quality aesthetics and promises to deliver a fantastic, full-featured experience right out of the box.
Check out their website here and their Kickstarter pre-launch page here. Watch this podcast on our website here.

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In this podcast episode, George interviews AJ Porfirio, the founder of Van Ryder Games, who shares his journey from starting with a Kickstarter campaign in 2011 that raised $10,000 to building a multi-million dollar gaming business.
AJ talks about the lessons learned from bootstrapping his way to success, generating over $6.5 million from crowdfunding, and now mentoring others through his Power Publishing Program.
AJ delves into the importance of critical thinking in game pricing, strategic financial planning, and the significance of creating unique, standout products. The discussion also covers AJ's venture into publishing graphic novel adventures, the financial intricacies of Kickstarter campaigns, and the approach to creating evergreen game titles.
AJ emphasizes the necessity of innovation and the potential pitfalls of mismanagement in the board game industry, providing insights for aspiring game creators and entrepreneurs.
Check out his website here, his latest Kickstarter here, and more about his Power Publishing Program here.

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