crowdfunding Archives

The Ugandan Village Boardgame Convention

‘RoboRally’ in Uganda! Support This Gaming Convention in Koro

April 17, 2017Ryan Hiller

Chrysalis and some entrepreneurial kids from Uganda are at it again! This time they’re looking to raise just over $500 to host The Ugandan Village Boardgame Convention.

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Mined Out’

February 22, 2017December 13, 2017Sophie Brown

‘Mined Out’ is a short, easy-to-learn game available to back on Kickstarter, in which players compete to expand their mines, buy upgrades, and dig up gems.

Have an Idea for a Game? Hasbro Wants to Hear from You

September 20, 2016Dave Banks

Aspiring game designers, here’s your chance to be Hasbro’s next big thing.

Ancient Astronaut Mission Patches, Image: George Coghill

Kickstarter Alert: Ancient Astronaut Mission Patches

July 15, 2016December 13, 2017Sophie Brown1

The Ancient Astronaut Mission Patches are embroidered patches that combine the style of NASA mission patches with the legends of the ancient astronauts.

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Alienish’

July 7, 2016December 13, 2017Sophie Brown

‘Alienish’ is a part-quick-fire, part-memory game that helps you to quickly learn the basics of an alien language.

Crowdfunding Alert: Happy Atoms Augmented Reality Chemistry

June 29, 2016Sophie Brown

Happy Atoms is an “augmented reality chemistry set” that combines physical models of atoms with an app that allows users to explore them.

New Crowdsourcing Project — Forrest M. Mims III Circuits Brought to Life

May 12, 2016James Floyd Kelly

Three DIY projects from the classic circuit book have come to Kickstarter.

Learn Greg Pak’s ‘Kickstarter Secrets’

April 20, 2016Jonathan H. Liu

Greg Pak, who has run three successful book-based Kickstarter projects, is writing a book called ‘Kickstarter Secrets,’ sharing the things he’s learned and mistakes he’s made.

Indiegogo Alert: iTron Portable Battery Charger/Dock

March 4, 2016December 13, 2017Anthony Karcz2

I’m a sucker for slick crowdfunding campaigns. The iTron Battery Charger and Power Bank is no exception. Check it out, if only for the video.

Kickstart Your Kids’ Confidence in Math with MathKit

November 17, 2015December 13, 2017Kelly Knox

MathKit has time left in the Kickstarter campaign, and I highly recommend checking it out if you want to make math as much as a family activity as you do reading books at bedtime.

Beware the Horsemen! Mark Lawrence Brings on the Apocalypse With New Game

November 5, 2015December 13, 2017Melanie Meadors

Fantasy author Mark Lawrence visits GeekMom to tell us about his new game, ‘Horsemen of the Apocalypse’!

Augmented Reality Book Encourages Kids to Read

November 3, 2015Stephen R Clark

Time spent with tablets, TV, and smartphones can easily outnumber time spent reading, which may only be 30-60 minutes. Augmented Reality book ‘The Adventures of the Time Twins’ aims to engage children using an Android or iOS app in combination with the children’s book. Margara Padilla, co-founder and CEO at Dara Technologies, answers some of our questions.

Hasbro and Indiegogo Announce the ‘Next Great Game Challenge’

August 28, 2015Anthony Karcz

Hasbro and Indiegogo are teaming up to find five designers to crowdfund a new party game in the Next Great Game Challenge

A New Comic That Is Out of This World!

August 5, 2015December 13, 2017Melanie Meadors

“Asphodel is an underworld myth for space opera fans. Whenever you see a “god” of some sort in the realm of science fiction, it’s often in the form of a technologically advanced alien race, or an A.I., and I wanted to play with the concepts in Michio Kaku’s books, giving humanity a shot at godhood for once.”

Welcome To the World of Aetaltis!

June 20, 2015December 13, 2017Melanie Meadors

“Journey to a distant land where bold adventurers wield magical blades against dark creatures from the shadowy depths. Thrill to the arcane power of enigmatic sorcerers as they master forbidden arts to strike down their diabolical enemies. Marvel at the courage of common folk who refuse to surrender to the tide of evil sweeping over the land. These, my friend, are the CHAMPIONS OF AETALTIS!” –Marc Tassin

Remember the Socks! Support GeekDad and Get a Pair of Free Robot Socks

May 11, 2015Ken Denmead

As an incentive for people to donate to our legal crowdfunding campaign, the fine folks at SockPanda.com have pledged Fighting Robot socks for the first 100 pledges of $10 or more!

Support GeekDad, Get Free Socks

April 28, 2015Ken Denmead

As an incentive for people to donate to our legal crowdfunding campaign, the fine folks at SockPanda.com have pledged Fighting Robot socks for the first 100 pledges of $10 or more!

Crowdfunding the Village Roleplaying Project in Uganda

April 26, 2015February 7, 2018Ryan Hiller

Patrick is trying to raise funds to teach others in rural Uganda how to play the ‘Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.’ At thirteen he wants to spend his school holiday spreading this experience.

The GeekDad Legal Fund Continues to Grow With Your Help

April 20, 2015Ken Denmead

GeekDad has settled its long-standing legal issues with our former partner over ownership of the GeekDad name. We came out with our brand intact, but dealing with a major publisher, as with land wars in Asia, can be expensive.

Bill Ratner, Voice of Flint from ‘G.I. Joe,’ Supports GeekDad

April 17, 2015Will James1

Bill Ratner, most well-known as the voice of Flint from the original ‘G.I. Joe’ cartoon and author of ‘Parenting for the Digital Age: The Truth Behind Media’s Effect on Children and What to Do About It,’ has put together this amazing clip in support of GeekDad.

Jason Anarchy, Creator of ‘Haiku Warrior,’ Supports GeekDad

April 15, 2015Will James

Jason Anarchy, the creator of ‘Drinking Quest’ and ‘Haiku Warrior,’ has sent us this great video to show his support and help us raise awareness about our campaign to pay off our legal costs.

Jeff Siadek Supports GeekDad!

April 14, 2015Jonathan H. Liu

Jeff Siadek of Gorilla Games gives us a shout-out!

A Reminder: GeekDad Needs Your Help

April 13, 2015Ken Denmead

It’s been an amazing week since we announced our crowdfunding campaign to help recoup the costs of our recent legal issues. To date, 136 people have pledged their support. We thank each and every one of them. But we have to keep going, because there’s a long way left to go.

Supporting GeekDad: We Hit 1% and Got an Awesome Shout-Out

April 10, 2015Ken Denmead

The outpouring of support for our campaign to raise funds against our legal costs has been heartwarming. Look who sent us a shout-out of support!

7 New Kickstarter Gadget Projects to Check Out This Week

January 28, 2015December 13, 2017Ken Denmead

From laser-headphones to an instant-camera case for your smartphone, here are some cool new Kickstarter gadget projects this week.

Patreon Update: Even More New Rewards – Supporting GeekDad Is Easier Than Ever

January 27, 2015Ken Denmead

We’re looking for your help. If you’ll pledge to help GeekDad grow, we’ll create even more stories and podcasts. Plus, we’ll send you rewards – and we’ve just added two more!

Radio Free Hipster Is a GO! Next Step: The GeekDad Podcast Network (GPN)

January 26, 2015Ken Denmead

The great geeky music podcast will be re-born! But wait, we have some more ideas… if you can help us make them real.

The Game Crafter’s Crowd Sales: A New Take on Crowdfunding

January 24, 2015April 10, 2019Jonathan H. Liu

If you are (or would like to be) a board game designer, there’s a really great website with a green logo that you should be aware of. And, no, I’m not talking about Kickstarter.