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It all started with a pamphlet and a dragon. At just seven years old, Aviad Tal stumbled into the world of tabletop RPGs and never looked back. Decades later, after leaving behind a career in tech and betting everything on his passion, he turned Beyond the Screen from a side
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In a tabletop RPG landscape dominated by Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, standing out requires more than just clever mechanics or flashy artwork. Gooey Cube has managed to do exactly that—building not only a product line, but a philosophy of play centered on deep storytelling, immersive worldbuilding, and collaborative
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In a world dominated by Anglo-American and Japanese fantasy, Samuel Marolla set out to do something different. In 2020, right in the middle of the global lockdown, he launched Acheron Games—an Italian RPG publisher that quickly gained international acclaim with its breakout title Brancalonia, proudly billed as "The
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Not everyone’s game design journey begins with a love affair with Dark Sun and Planescape. But for Marco Piana, those early Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition settings were nothing short of transformative — gateways into worlds of lore, imagination, and boundless creativity. That fascination soon turned into homebrew campaigns, and
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There are few figures in the tabletop RPG space as instantly recognizable — or as deeply respected — as Guy Sclanders, the creative force behind How to be a Great GM. For years, his voice and vision have guided thousands of Game Masters from hesitant first-timers to confident cinematic storytellers. With a
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When passion for tabletop role-playing games meets entrepreneurial drive, the result can reshape an entire industry. That’s the story behind Shadowlands Games—a Spanish publisher that has grown from a small online shop in 2018 into a thriving studio with nearly a hundred titles on its domestic shelves and
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In a tabletop RPG landscape filled with sprawling campaigns and complex systems, 1ShotAdventures and 1 Shot Adventure YT offers something refreshingly bold and approachable: tightly crafted, genre-spanning adventures designed to be played in a single session. Behind this growing library of free content stands J.C. Connors—a game designer
The Top 10 highest-funded Tabletop Games of 2024: 1. Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere® RPG by Brotherwise Games – Raised $15.1M+ from 55,106 backers, the highest-funded Games project of all time 2. Altered TCG by Equinox – Raised $6.7M+ from 14,997 backers, the highest-funded trading card game in
What a year! The global TTRPG market in 2024 reached an estimated $1.9–2.0 billion, maintaining steady growth after the post-pandemic boom. While retail sales plateaued, the industry thrived through digital sales, crowdfunding, and direct-to-consumer models. Key highlights include: * Dungeons & Dragons' 50th Anniversary Edition set new
Kickstarter has just revealed its 2025 Product Roadmap, bringing major updates that could reshape crowdfunding for tabletop RPGs and indie game developers! With TTRPGs consistently ranking among the platform’s top-performing categories, these changes could be a game-changer for creators looking to fund their next big project. Key Takeaways for
1. Overview of Games and Tabletop Crowdfunding Performance in 2024 The Games category had a record-breaking year, leading all other categories in crowdfunding. Tabletop games, particularly TTRPGs, played a major role in this success. Key Figures for Games on Kickstarter (2024) MetricValueTotal pledged to Games category$270MTotal pledged to Tabletop
Independent hub for facts about tabletop roleplaying games and crowdfunding
When it comes to premium experiences in the TTRPG world, few names resonate as strongly as Beadle & Grimm’s. Born from a shared passion for storytelling, friendship, and the magic of Dungeons & Dragons, this company has redefined what it means to engage with tabletop RPGs. With a team
For many creators in the tabletop RPG space, the journey begins with a single session that lights a spark. For Nathan Horn from GM-Worlds, that spark ignited in 2020, when a long-lost friend invited him to play Dungeons & Dragons after years abroad. What began as a simple reunion quickly
We created this post after watching this incredibly detailed breakdown by LaunchBoom, one of the leading Kickstarter strategy agencies. If you're serious about crowdfunding your RPG or board game in 2025, their insights are essential—and we’re sharing them here with commentary and examples tailored specifically to
When we look at the world of tabletop role-playing games today, it’s impossible to ignore the transformative impact of Foundry Virtual Tabletop. Born from a personal passion and a vision for something better, Foundry VTT emerged at a moment when online play was becoming not just a convenience, but
What drives someone to walk away from a career in medicine and instead dive headfirst into the niche, chaotic world of 3D-printed fantasy miniatures? For the founder of The Printing Goes Ever On, the answer is as honest as it is refreshing: freedom. The freedom to wake up without an
In an era where flashy graphics, viral marketing, and AI-generated shortcuts dominate so many Kickstarter success stories, it's refreshing—if not downright essential—to hear from a creator who forged their path through passion, integrity, and a commitment to authenticity. This conversation with JVC Parry is not a
Some content creators start with a plan. Others stumble into it by accident—and end up building something remarkable. That’s exactly the story of the creator behind Mr. Tarrasque, a passionate voice in the TTRPG community whose YouTube journey began not with a business strategy, but with a pile
Launching a tabletop or geeky crowdfunding campaign? Epic! But while you're conjuring monsters, maps, and minis — there’s a real-world monster you don't want to forget about: tariffs. Yep, we’re talking about those sneaky import taxes that can mess with your budget and surprise your
There are storytellers—and then there is Patrick C. Perini. To describe Patrick solely as the creator of Unbalanced Encounters would be to miss the point. He’s not just a podcaster, director, or writer. He’s a builder of ecosystems, a conductor of emotional resonance, and above all, someone
Kickstarter has helped creators raise over $7.6 billion to date — but launching a successful campaign isn’t just about having a great idea. Most creators make the mistake of thinking they can just upload their project, hit "Launch," and watch the money roll in. That rarely works.
At the recent Board Game Design Summit, Dusty Droz shared the strategy behind the success of Botany, a first-time crowdfunding campaign that raised $1,057,307 from 15,105 backers. Their approach wasn’t about guesswork or hope - it was grounded in hard numbers and conservative forecasting. Key Numbers:
If you want to launch a successful crowdfunding campaign, what happens before you hit “Go Live” matters just as much—if not more—than what happens after. The team behind The Crooked Moon knew this. They raised over $1 million on Day One by following a 5-step pre-launch strategy that