MariNaomi Is Making a Difference With the Cartoonists of Color Database
There’s no denying marginalized people have a long history of being told their voices and creativity are irrelevant. All too often we see amazing and inspiratio...
Jason Furie
James Hudson Interview from Druid City Games
During Essen Spiel 2018 we had the pleasure of hanging out with James Hudson from Druid City Games. He was giving a live demo of his latest Kickstarter project ...
Essen Spiel 2018: Impressive Crowdfunding Game Demos
There's no denying Essen Spiel is the largest gathering of tabletop gaming fans and creators in the world. After scouring hundreds of booths across 6 separate h...
BackerKit Heading to Essen Spiel 2018
Who's ready for Essen Spiel 2018?! The BackerKit team is excited to be going to Germany again this year to meet with so many of our great partners and be immers...
XYZ Game Labs Talks Crowdfunding Inoka on Kickstarter
We recently had the pleasure to chat with XYZ Game Labs' Adam McCrimmon, creator of the recent Kickstarter hit Inoka.
XYZ Game Labs is dedicated to creating fa...
2018 Holiday Shipping Tips, Deadlines, and Resources
The holiday season is fast approaching and those with a projected "holiday 2018" delivery date should be shipping as soon as possible. Crowdfunding rewards can ...
Mantic Games Talks Crowdfunding Hellboy: The Board Game
During Gen Con 2018, we got to chat with Mantic Games' Rob Burman to learn more about Hellboy: The Board Game. We discussed how Mantic Games harnesses the power...
Austin Kleon Talks Staying Creative During Chaotic Times
Austin Kleon understands the importance of being creative in our hectic and oftentimes chaotic world. Kleon definitely has a natural gift when it comes to motiv...
Exploding Kittens’ Witt Godden Talks Crowdfunding
The Exploding Kittens booth at Gen Con 2018 was unlike anything I've ever seen at a convention. Large crowds surrounded an extremely large kitten display that a...
Gen Con 2018: Interview w/ Feudum Creator Mark Swanson
**NEW Expansion Feudum: Rudders and Ramparts LIVE on Kickstarter**
During Gen Con 2018, I had the pleasure to sit down with tabletop game designer Mark Swans...
Gen Con 2018: Expert Tabletop Game Advice From Crowdfunding Creators
During Gen Con 2018, we hosted a panel called Engaging Your True Fans Between Projects featuring expert creators sharing advice and trading stories about their ...
Gen Con 2018: Crowdfunding Showcase
The BackerKit team has been having a blast exploring the aisles at Gen Con 2018. We've visited hundreds of epic booths meeting amazing tabletop game creators wh...
Jason Furie
Community Manager
Forged in the fires of Columbus, Ohio. Steeled on the streets of San Francisco. Artist, writer, entrepreneur who loves all things pop-culture and retro. Co-designer of tabletop games at Late Fee Games. Community Manager at BackerKit helping fellow creators and backers master the world of crowdfunding.