small press tabletop rpgs from Adam Vass (they/he) made in Michigan. worldchamp.io.

Thomas Romer is the founder and creative force behind Chop Shop Studio, where design meets purpose. With over 25 years of experience in graphic and web design, Thomas has created smart, beautifully crafted products that reflect a passion for science, creativity, and culture. His work isn’t just about visuals—it’s about making things that matter. From viral product designs to impactful collaborations with The Planetary Society, SETI Institute, and other science-forward organizations, his goal has always been to elevate ideas that inform, inspire, and connect. Why just buy stuff when you can buy stuff that means something? Every Chop Shop product is designed to resonate with passionate communities—and a portion of each purchase helps support partners who bring knowledge and innovation to the world. Whether you’re wearing a tee or hanging a print, you’re part of a story that goes beyond the design.

I'm an artist with a passion for all things that stick, pin, or sit wondrously for the world to see. As a cancer patient, I'm always looking for the next thing to bring more joy to my life, and the lives of others. I love all things nerd from Pokemon to Starwars, Dungeons and Dragons, Science and beyond! If you see a campaign of mine, I hope it's one you'll consider backing. Feedback always welcome! Come Join me: https://www.instagram.com/waywardenigmadesigns/

Maker of things fun, nerdy, and shiny! Creator of Elemental Tea Time pins, illustrator, concept artist, and webcomic artist of "Year of the Marachi."

POROFUL grew from a passion for all things food, and started from sculpting food & animal miniatures from polymer clay, and now into designing food & dessert inspired merchandise to share love and drools around the world. As a creator who lives in Hong Kong, where there is still a lot of sigma about mental health, I decided to expand our collection from not only cute ad drool worthy merchandise, but delve into a journey creating more relatable content and to bring more awareness into mental health. You will see us integrate more mental health and affirmation illustrations into our art in the future.  Poroful has run numerous successful Kickstarter campaigns with over 4000 backers to bring cute merchandise and products into this world, and we are so grateful for every single one of you for being part of this journey! 

 Mike Lafferty is a tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) writer, designer, and publisher. He is the founder of Fainting Goat Games, a small press RPG publishing company. Fainting Goat Games is known for producing third-party supplements for systems like Mutants & Masterminds, Icons Superpowered Roleplaying, and various other superhero and genre RPGs.  His games often blend humor, pop culture homages, and genre-savvy design. 

Astraea Creative is a publisher of tarot, oracle decks and art books with a focus on reflecting the beauty of the natural world as well as all things ancient, magical and mystical. All products are created with the highest possible production values and planet friendly publishing and distribution methods. The brand was founded by writer and illustrator Nicola Allan in 2022, co-creator of Faunabelle Tarot, and creator of The Wild Way Oracle Deck.

He/him. Canadian graphic designer/TTRPG publisher.

Vortex Verlag is a publishing house owned by the two brothers Michel and Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Their team includes German, American, British, Italian and French creatives. Vortex Verlag has published the German version of Unknown Armies and – in 2023 – successfully kickstarted "The Straight Way Lost", an adventure and sourcebook for 5e. Serenissima Obscura is their latest project and others are in the pipeline. 

My name is Catherine. I am the creator of Walnut And Clam, an online shop that sells enamel pins, stickers, and other cute products. After working many years as a toy designer, I yearn to start my own brand with products featuring my original designs. It was no easy path, and there are days that I still wonder if I made the right decision. But each time I got a sale, a kind feedback from my customers, I just feel that everything is worth it. Your support will not only help me fund my project, it will also help me to continue working on building my dream! 

Founded in 2012, Nydaria Entertainment is a Pittsburgh-based game and graphic novel publisher.

I make 3D minis!!!

Serendipity Is Reality was established in 2023 to bring the best Y2K & nostalgia finds. Started by selling vintage collectibles! Now, specializing in original & unique ita bags and accessories. Thank you for your support, I cannot be more grateful!

Developer of software for tabletop RPGs and boardgames, including virtual tabletop software (Battlegrounds RPG Edition and Battlegrounds Gaming Engine) and map-making software (MapForge and TileForge).

Hi! I'm Shenna Mae Padayao a.k.a. "Tokii", the creator and artist for CritCreations. I’m a half-Japanese half-Filipino artist residing in America, and I love sharing my culture and experiences with the world. Please join me on this journey! My history of creating started since I was little, my first memories of creating were from stolen pencils and postits from kindergarten. Dreaming of worlds and creatures far from here. When I got older I got the opportunity to be part of art shows like VASE where I became a 4 time gold seal medalist, and been part of Disney Dreamer’s academy shadowing under Disney artists.  Since then I’ve picked up art skills in a range of medias including 3D modeling and texturing, using gained skills to aid films and commercials, all the way to creating wargaming scenarios for private defense.   I love technology, practicality, and learning, and sharing knowledge to different industries. Now I’m taking the step to bring some of my project ideas to life.

I’m a writer/self-publisher working in multiple genres including horror, supernatural, superhero, and antihero themed comic books. I’m also the founder of Lone Wolf Comics. In July 2017, I released my first issue of my ongoing comic book series, Night Wolf, both in print and digital formats. I live in Sharpsville, PA with my wife, three children, three dogs, and two cats. I’m also a full time web and graphic designer as well as a part time comic book creator. I would like to rearrange those two paths in the near future. Comic books have been very influential during my life. I started collecting comics even before I was able to read them. Growing up I wanted to be a comic book writer. I have been creating my own characters and writing comic book stories since I was in junior high school. In senior high school I start the early drafts of my Night Wolf comic book series. As I got older and matured so did the Night Wolf story arc and it evolved into the amazing story it is today. Comic books inspired me to get a degree in art. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Applied Media Arts with concentrations in Graphic Design and Computer Animation from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Also, I have completed the Web Design Diploma program at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Since October 2006 I have been working in the Digital Marketing Industry. My areas of focus are in web development, graphic design, social media management and email marketing for companies such as PPG Industries Inc, Quaker Steak & Lube and Ink Pixi.

Electi Studio are a California-based publisher of games and books, founded by Gregory Horton the editor of BLASTER. Electi Studio is dedicated to building a better creative process that makes legendary games.

A universe in games.

We are Axo Stories, an international game company.  We always strive to bring you high-quality games with fantastic art and rules. We have helped small creators with their zines and board games, and have worked for more prominent companies in the past. Among our past games, we have The Maze, which got nominated for Best Setting and Best Adversary in the Ennies 2021, Tezca Sentai and Masks of Power, our next project to start fulfillment.  

At Attic Door Media, we love creating magical worlds and telling immersive stories for comics, prose, and all kinds of formats. We're 4 creators from Florida, working to build a community of storytellers who love to learn, grow, and create together no matter the medium.

Hello, I am the designer of the Table Golf Association and owner of Meeple Mania Games. Along with my son Gavin, we launched the 'TGA' on Kickstarter in April of 2022.  Much to our surprise, we had over 1,100 backers and raised over $150k in our first-ever campaign.  Last year we launched the Family Edition, a more price-friendly version using cardboard tiles, and this year we are launching Meeple Beach along with 2 new expansions. This has opened the doors for some new games, and we're launching the first one, Space Borne, right here on Backerkit. Spaceborne takes a lot of the great dexterity mechanics we perfected in our TGA game and adds much more strategy and brand-new mechanics as well. It's a semi-cooperative game as well, which creates a great deal of tension and excitement as you try to complete your initiatives. We are hoping to bring our other games to crowdfunding soon, and would be honored if you would be a part of it! John Garcia Designer Meeple Mania Games

Hello, I like to create cute, relatable and funny designs that brighten up your day! ☀️

Comfort Kingdom Was born after the breakout success of the viral sensation giant dragon plush “Dream Keep Dragons” A woman owned business,  run by Award winning wire artist, fantasy illustrator, merch maker, and plush designer, Shana (Shottsy) Schottenstein with the help of her husband and partner, Randall (RShott) Schottenstein. Both AUDHD and advocates of products that specialize in catering to those who are fellow neurodivergents. Even with her modest following, Shottsy’s very first campaign, (Dream Keep Dragons) was a breakout success. Her following may be small, but they are mighty and just as passionate as her!  Shottsy strongly values every  single backer, and supporter of her art and knows that no matter how big any artist gets they should never forget that they’d be nothing without those that support them. We hope to grow our community and make a safe comforting space for all our friends! If you care about such things here are her degrees and experience: She graduated with a degree in animation from the columbus college of art and design, and then went on to have two intensive master classes with Joe Murray (award winning creator of Rocko’s Modern Life) He has one of my original unicones! Joe helped her to hone her character development skills and even privately mentored her on story development, and business. This lead her to start her art business in its first iteration of Shottsy Arts LLC  in 2013 selling apparel, and merchandise with her art at conventions. Being an 80s baby and 90s kid, as a side hustle, Shottsy sold vintage toys and plush to help fund their materials and costs. All the while working and honing her skills to try and break into the animation industry. Once covid hit, she had more time to reflect on why moving to LA never felt right, and soon realized that working for an animation studio in LA wasn’t the path for her. She pivoted and went back into her passions of fantasy, dragons, and storytelling. Winning two Best 3D awards for her fantasy wire sculptures, she used all her training in character design, animation, and toy collecting and channeled that  into her other obsession/ passion, plush. She has recently been picked up by a licensing agency and hopes to soon see her creations and illustration as many products throughout the world. It is her greatest hope to use her experiences, skills, and creativity to help make a difference in the lives of others, and also help the fight against AI and other things that seek to cheapen the value of art. Without the human element she believes that there is no soul in the work and she puts all of this belief into her designs, making each one feel like it has a life of its own, putting a strong emphasis on the facial expressions and the eyes, which are said to be the window to the soul. If you’d like to follow my artistic journey you can join my socials: Twitter (X) (Shottsy Arts) Twitter (X) (Dream Keep Dragons) BLUESKY INSTA (Shottsy Arts) INSTA (Dream Keep Dragons) TikTok SHOP (Designated “Comfort Kingdom” Shop coming soon!)  

ABOUT THE BRAND Founded in 2020, Geekhive Labs is a hub for unique, geek-inspired trinkets like enamel pins, stickers, art prints, and card decks. Our journey began with an enamel pin collection inspired by Sailor Moon and astrology, and we’ve been buzzing with creative ideas ever since. Every collection is designed to evoke joy and nostalgia, celebrating the creativity of geek culture.  WHATS AHEAD With several successful crowdfunding projects, we’ve become part of a thriving community of creators. Looking ahead, we aim to expand into creating card and board games, continuing to blend fandoms and creativity in exciting ways. ABOUT THE ARTIST My work is all about sharing what I love in a fun and beautiful way.  I create designs inspired by anime, fantasy and culture. I’m a proud latin, brown, queer artist and small business owner from Puerto Rico. As both the founder and concept designer of Geekhive Labs, I collaborate with fellow artists to bring fresh concepts to life, using my expertise to elevate every project. We post updates and new projects on Instagram, please take a moment and follow us!

Independent TTRPG designer out of Chicago.

I'm Crystal Tea (she/they). I'm a Bay Area creative and marketer who loves art, books, board games, coffee, and therapy. My first project was Just Say No: Enamel Pins About Healthy Boundaries, and I have worked behind the scenes on many, many projects as a marketer, strategic adviser, and covert cheerleader. Co-founder of the Honey Scamps art collective, alongside Carrie Alyson and Kim Kuzuri. About the Honey Scamps The Honey Scamps art collective brings together small, independent creatives who share a supportive, do-it-together mindset. Through sharing skills and expertise, fostering talent, and ensuring artists are paid fairly, Honey Scamps aims to help artists thrive doing what they love. Keep up with our projects at honeyscamps.com.

Hi! My name is Doreen and I've been drawing ROUND birbs since 2020 🦜

Todd has been gaming since the 80s and writing material for OSR-style games since the middle 2010s. 

My name is Mark and for the last 10+ years I've run a tabletop game store in East Texas that is renown for our amazing dice selection. In 2020 I stumbled upon Hymgho Dice.  I reached out to them and discovered that we had a shared vision of a premium dice brand.  We teamed up to build a brand that would stand out in a game store and be accessible to LGS's, while providing high end, quality items.  I've been working ever since to get these incredible dice and gaming accessories into your hands because I genuinely love them!  We work together to design, create, and distribute unique gaming products.  In fact we own patents on several designs, including our incredible Christmas tree dice and the process for making jewelry grade hollow metal dice.

Hey there! I'm Nico, an illustrator, merchandise designer, and beginning tattoo artist living in "Vancouver", BC, Canada. I go by ANDPIERRES online, and you can find me on Bluesky, Tumblr, and Instagram 🦇 I've been drawing & designing my own products for over a decade, with a few "trademarks" of my style being bright colors and bold linework. I take inspiration from tattooing, from the places I travel, from vintage ads and magazine illustrations, from cartoons -- and as a queer artist, much of my work is inspired by the community around me, as well. Thank you so much for the support!