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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.

Support Our Crowfunding Campaign, Get Free Books!

January 22, 2015Ken Denmead1

We’ve added two cool digital rewards to our crowdfunding campaign!

GeekDad Needs Your Help – Support Us on Patreon

January 19, 2015Ken Denmead

GeekDad is looking for your support. Find out how you can keep us running, and help get all the ads off the site!

Adayo Projector Puts a Big Screen in Your Pocket

December 31, 2014November 23, 2017Jonathan H. Liu

The Adayo Smartphone Projector is a pocket-sized projector currently seeking funding on Pozible. It has already hit its goal, but there are a few weeks left in the campaign in case you want to preorder one. I got a review sample on loan to try out; here’s how it works.

From One GeekMom To Another: Don’t Beg

July 1, 2014December 13, 2017Rebecca Angel7

A young mother is using crowdfunding to send her to a big convention. There are other ways!

Crowdfunding Basics: A Primer

June 26, 2014October 21, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

Here at GeekDad we write about a lot of crowdfunding projects—mostly on Kickstarter, but also on Indiegogo and various other platforms. We often assume you already know all about Kickstarter. But if you haven’t ever backed a campaign, you might not be familiar with crowdfunding works and what you should expect. Here’s a primer on what you should know before you pledge.

GeekDad’s Crowdfunding Review Guidelines

April 9, 2014December 13, 2017Jonathan H. Liu3

As you may imagine, we receive a lot of requests to promote things—websites, videos, books, gadgets, games, apps—and lately that includes crowdfunding projects. If you’re trying to get our attention about your project, here are a few guidelines to keep in mind.

Season Three of TableTop Comes Closer to Reality With Crowdfunding Campaign

April 5, 2014December 13, 2017Dave Banks

Geek & Sundry has announced that TableTop will be returning for season three, if an upcoming crowdfunding campaign is successful.

Help for Crowdfunding Addicts

April 1, 2014December 13, 2017Jonathan H. Liu6

Do you spend money on things and then forget that you’ve purchased them until they arrive on your doorstep? Do you frequently pester your family, friends, and even total strangers to patronize the arts? Does your heart beat a little faster at the mention of unfinished prototypes?

If you answered “yes” to these questions, you may be suffering from turbafiscitis. Fortunately, there’s a solution!

Hammerhead Bike Navigation Tool

October 18, 2013December 13, 2017Anton Olsen2

Hammerhead looks like a cool project. In a nutshell, it’s a navigation aid for bicycling, but with the app and social aspects it could be much more. Pick a destination and a route and the Hammerhead takes over. The LEDs indicate the distance and direction of each upcoming turn with intuitive cues.