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Shipping configuration import and export, backup refund method, and more

Veröffentlicht am 10/31/2023 2:52:33 PM;

payments

badges

shipping

new features

Today, we’d like to show you an option for importing and exporting shipping configuration, how to add a backup payment method for refunds, present a new badge, and a rearranged help platform. Read on to find out more!

New functionalities and payment methods added

Veröffentlicht am 10/18/2023 2:33:29 PM;

features

Gamefound currency conversion

payment methods

new features

comment management

Today, we’d like to show you a new option for creating orders from carts by creators, adding single backers to a project, new payment methods, and more. Read on!

Upcoming Gamefound events: THREE AMA sessions + See you at Spiel!

Veröffentlicht am 9/29/2023 1:25:11 PM;

announcement

spiel

ama

events

We’re excited to visit Essen again! We hope we’ll meet you there. Also, later in October, we prepared something special with our partners – three AMA events that will discuss marketing, community building, and creating a great campaign. Interested? Read on.

Next Witcher board game only on Gamefound – together with long-awaited features

Veröffentlicht am 9/12/2023 2:05:53 PM;

Go On Board, renowned creators of The Witcher: Old World, have chosen Gamefound as their crowdfunding platform for all of their upcoming projects. The Witcher: Path of Destiny will be the first one to utilize new features that will open new possibilities for creators.

Stretch Goal unlocked: 1 million users on Gamefound!

Veröffentlicht am 9/8/2023 11:35:14 AM;

milestones

celebration

Hey everyone! Marcin here, CEO of Gamefound. I wanted to take a moment and properly thank all of our amazing creators and backers for joining us for what has become an epic journey! Here is a short video and then you can read a little bit more ;)

Enjoy the Chip Theory Games Feast!

Veröffentlicht am 9/7/2023 3:51:28 PM;

gamefound's feast

new campaigns

chip theory games

We have a (chip) theory that many of you will be thrilled with this announcement. That’s right, Chip Theory Games are back with not one, not two, but... three incredible projects! The creators of fan favorites such as The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era and Too Many Bones: Unbreakable truly are unbreakable, bringing you new games to enjoy soon.

Gamefound Feast + new features: Stretch Pay available in all stages with self-setup, PayPal and more

Veröffentlicht am 8/24/2023 3:05:15 PM;

features

installments

stretch pay

comment management

We’re back with another Gamefound Feast! And we’ve added the Stretch Pay section to project options so you can set it up yourself, also for pledge manager and late pledge. Soon, you’ll also see all comments in one place and manage them easily with a new tool. We also added a new stage to shipping. Read on to find out more.

Upcoming changes in taxes, statistics for all projects, and easier login

Veröffentlicht am 7/12/2023 3:01:11 PM;

dashboard

updates

taxes

statistics

analytics

data

Today we’d like to tell you about the future of tax handling on Gamefound, share the news about making daily statistics available for all projects, and show a new and easier way to log in to the platform. Read on to find out more!

Expanding analytics of projects and embracing AI in recommendations

Veröffentlicht am 6/27/2023 2:56:57 PM;

analytics

data

project monitor

ai

recommendations

We’re happy to show you the newest data in the project monitor! We’ve also implemented AI algorithms to show you relevant projects on the main page. Read on to find out more.

Base for US tax handling and new analytics

Veröffentlicht am 6/14/2023 2:44:30 PM;

taxes

analytics

sales tax

pledge sources

traffic

new features

Today we’ve got a few new functionalities. We made it possible to apply precise Sales Tax in pledge managers, added a new analytics dashboard we’re working on, introduced new payment methods, and that's not all. Read on to find out more!

Gamefound announces exclusive pledge manager cooperation with renowned publishers, along with opening a new pledge manager service

Veröffentlicht am 5/30/2023 3:01:43 PM;

milestones

partnership

pledge manager

announcement

late pledge

payment methods

We’re excited to announce new partnerships with Archon Studio, Corvus Belli, Flatout Games, Geeknson, Open Owl Studios, and Van Ryder Games and their exclusive use of Gamefound as their pledge manager of choice. We're incredibly excited about these creators, both on a personal level as well as their past, current, and future projects.

More payment methods and shipping hub export formats, new order statuses, and more

Veröffentlicht am 5/16/2023 2:33:41 PM;

payments

projects

preview

payment methods

shipping

shipping hubs

status

More options to pay for a pledge, additional shipping hub export formats, new project page preview for creators, and clearer status names with descriptions. Read on to find out more!

Following users available and continued works on the pledge manager

Veröffentlicht am 5/9/2023 3:00:23 PM;

pledge manager

announcement

profiles

following

community

We’re happy to announce you can now follow other users! Apart from that, we keep working on our pledge manager.

Better discount handling, context help links, redesigned project tiles, and more

Veröffentlicht am 4/18/2023 3:00:07 PM;

description

help

features

help links

discounts

preview

project tiles

Today we’d like to share the newest features on Gamefound, including better options to add discounts, links to help articles added where you may need them, and new colorful project tiles with progress bars.

Gamefound Feast: From Firefly through Creature Caravan right to... breaking another record

Veröffentlicht am 4/11/2023 3:06:15 PM;

campaigns

gamefound's feast

new campaigns

The rapid growth of the platform, including not only the community of backers and creators but also new functionalities and features, has brought us to a place where we can proudly say: another record is being broken – with 9 titles being announced in this Feast. We’re happy that so many experienced creators have joined us for this edition. Without further ado, let's see what’s coming up!

Facebook CAPI, server migration, search improvements, and… getting ready to follow users

Veröffentlicht am 4/5/2023 3:11:33 PM;

news

marketing

installments

stretch pay

projects

analytics

Today we’d like to tell you more about the upcoming feature of following users but also sum up what we’ve been doing in the meantime – introducing Facebook CAPI, migrating servers to cloud infrastructure, and other improvements.

Big Changes Coming To Gamefound’s Pledge Manager

Veröffentlicht am 4/3/2023 3:45:44 PM;

crowdfunding

pledge manager

news

announcement

marketing

taxes

vat

fees

This isn't just a regular update with new features. Today, I want to give you a sneak peek into the future of pledge management on Gamefound.

New shipping hub export formats, easier order editing, and more

Veröffentlicht am 3/23/2023 3:30:21 PM;

Today we have a few quality-of-life improvements to share: 8 new shipping hub export formats, editing campaigns in large windows & easier ways to edit orders. Read on to find out more!

Upgraded option management, copying descriptions within projects, fresh community badges, and more

Veröffentlicht am 3/7/2023 3:56:06 PM;

creators

description

creator content

backers

badges

options

Today we’d like to present upgraded product option management, the possibility to copy descriptions between project stages, new mobile navigation, and additional community badges. Read on to find out more!

Awaken Realms NEXT - the grand reveal + comment notifications, update statistics and more!

Veröffentlicht am 2/28/2023 5:40:29 PM;

comments

campaigns

new campaigns

notifications

projects

awaken realms

statistics

See four campaigns Awaken Realms team has prepared this year! Now you'll also get a notification when someone replies to your comment; creators get access to update statistics; detailed info appears on project tiles, and more!

Notification system for creators, late pledge and pledge manager configuration dashboard and Gamefound currency conversion

Veröffentlicht am 2/16/2023 3:31:55 PM;

pledge manager

news

late pledge

installments

stretch pay

creator's digest

currency conversion

Gamefound currency conversion

Today we'd like to show two "game changers"; something especially useful for creators. We're proud and happy to show you the new notification system and the possibility of turning on two phases quicker and on your own: late pledge and pledge manager. We've also prepared a dedicated currency conversion option for backers that should save them some money.

EU VAT handling on Gamefound

Veröffentlicht am 2/6/2023 4:00:06 PM;

updates

news

tax

announcement

taxes

vat

Read about how we approach EU VAT on Gamefound and how it's handled.

Pledging availability setup, fund collection preview and more!

Veröffentlicht am 1/24/2023 3:49:40 PM;

creators

payments

campaigns

pledge manager

creator content

late pledge

installments

stretch pay

taxes

vat

projects

Today we’d like to present the new availability setup for pledges in pledge managers, a preview of fund collection after the campaign's end, and payment history for backers. There's also a new function in my projects – adding to the archive.

2022 on Gamefound - a summary

Veröffentlicht am 1/12/2023 4:12:30 PM;

milestones

campaigns

features

marketing

stretch pay

summary

2022 was as busy as it gets and brought about many useful features. At the same time, we reached a few significant milestones that reinforced we’ve been going in the right direction.

More power to creators: hiding comments

Veröffentlicht am 1/3/2023 3:12:08 PM;

We’ve introduced a feature that many creators requested for years. Yes, now you have more power over the comment sections in your projects.

Communication management, VAT reverse charge, and more

Veröffentlicht am 12/28/2022 4:33:33 PM;

payments

comments

campaigns

tax

features

notifications

Today we’d like to show you some of the newest functionalities on Gamefound. Now users can easily manage their subscriptions, apply VAT reverse charge if they’re registered EU VAT payers, while creators can cancel their campaigns, or hide poll results for users who haven’t voted yet.

Introducing installments on Gamefound & celebrating over 1000 projects

Veröffentlicht am 12/19/2022 1:07:55 PM;

payments

milestones

news

features

installments

stretch pay

Having in mind the difficult economic situation in the world, we’re introducing split payment to enable backers to support the projects they love without straining their wallets. We’ve also hosted over 1000 projects on our platform!

Gamefound badges and more

Veröffentlicht am 11/28/2022 3:00:07 PM;

comments

news

backers

badges

Today we’ve prepared something special for our community. Read on to find out more!

Ravensburger and Gamefound are looking for “The Next Big Family Game”

Veröffentlicht am 11/17/2022 3:15:22 PM;

The search for the next big game has begun! Ravensburger and Gamefound are on the lookout for the most promising family board games. Game designers from all around the globe can submit their ideas by December 27, 2022.

Pledge manager reminders, marketing services page and wider reach for launch notifications

Veröffentlicht am 10/25/2022 1:31:38 PM;

campaigns

pledge manager

news

marketing

notifications

Today we’d like to show you the latest feature – sending email reminders to finish a pledge. We’ve also broadened the audience of campaign launch notifications, and we’re ready to present the page with marketing services we offer to all creators.

My projects and comment section in blog posts

Veröffentlicht am 10/5/2022 2:00:26 PM;

updates

campaigns

pledge manager

news

features

late pledge

The feature backers were waiting for is live, and you can let us know what you think about each update in the comments under blog posts!

Pledge manager without shipping (also: see you at Spiel 2022!)

Veröffentlicht am 9/23/2022 1:59:38 PM;

pledge manager

news

late pledge

This time we’d like to talk about the “late pledge” stage for projects funded on Gamefound and the upcoming board gaming fair in Essen, Germany – Spiel 2022.

Securing your pledge in unstable times

Veröffentlicht am 9/5/2022 11:39:56 AM;

milestones

news

With the current lack of stability in the world economy, Gamefound is implementing new initiatives to give creators and backers more confidence when backing projects.

Gamefound Feast: cool titles in the summer

Veröffentlicht am 8/4/2022 1:55:09 PM;

This summer brings huge titles to crowdfunding. Read on to find out more!

100 campaigns, Google and Apple Pay, and many more!

Veröffentlicht am 7/13/2022 2:33:27 PM;

Read on to learn about our plans and what we've accomplished so far.

How to avoid crowdfunding traps that can ruin your campaign

Veröffentlicht am 5/18/2022 1:56:09 PM;

creators

crowdfunding

campaigns

creator content

marketing

drafts

Read about how to make the most of your campaign and avoid the common mistakes

How to boost your chances for crowdfunding success [webinar] [SAVE THE DATE]

Veröffentlicht am 4/29/2022 3:26:59 PM;

creators

crowdfunding

pledge manager

draft

creator content

marketing

We know a few things about making good crowdfundings. Join our webinar to see how to make the best out of your campaign.

Awaken Realms NEXT

Veröffentlicht am 4/7/2022 3:53:48 PM;

crowdfunding

news

new campaigns

Check out the upcoming projects of Awaken Realms!

First impression matters: how to make a great campaign draft

Veröffentlicht am 3/29/2022 2:49:40 PM;

crowdfunding

campaigns

draft

creator content

Read about how to gain followers and turn them into backers.

Gamefound is open for all creators

Veröffentlicht am 3/29/2022 2:48:25 PM;

creators

milestones

dashboard

updates

crowdfunding

news

draft

announcement

future

We’re happy to announce that we’ve finally opened for all creators, and we’re ready to host various campaigns on the platform.

Gamefound Feast - Spring Edition

Veröffentlicht am 3/7/2022 3:56:36 PM;

crowdfunding

gamefound's feast

new campaigns

Creators of record-breaking crowdfunding projects are coming to Gamefound!

Gamefound, the crowdfunding platform dedicated to board gamers, joined by Ravensburger as investor

Veröffentlicht am 2/10/2022 2:00:01 PM;

partnership

news

future

investor

Set to disrupt the status quo, Gamefound signs $4.5 million USD investment deal with renowned board game publisher

Our vision of the future of Crowdfunding

Veröffentlicht am 12/15/2021 3:27:25 PM;

creators

payments

crowdfunding

news

tax

future

features

Read on to find out about Gamefound's plans for the future and the newest features.

Gamefound’s feast: Major titles to warm up the fall!

Veröffentlicht am 9/21/2021 11:58:25 AM;

crowdfunding

news

gamefound's feast

new campaigns

announcement

We’ve got more magnificent projects ready for our crowdfunding beta. Sit down, relax and enjoy the Gamefound’s Feast.

Gamefound’s community reached over HALF A MILLION!

Veröffentlicht am 7/14/2021 1:22:20 PM;

milestones

updates

news

tax

help

500,000 is a milestone worth celebrating. That's what we call community! We've got a lot of features to share in the newest update. Read on to see what’s new!

Gamefound's Feast: Smashing new titles ready for crowdfunding!

Veröffentlicht am 6/15/2021 3:58:18 PM;

creators

crowdfunding

campaigns

pledge manager

news

New great projects coming to Gamefound’s crowdfunding. See what’s coming up, what we’ve done so far, and some new features!

Shipping Model Changes, First Pledge Manager after Crowdfunding

Veröffentlicht am 5/4/2021 10:37:12 AM;

#crowdfunding

#pledge manager

#updates

#news

#shipping

In the newest update, we made it possible to limit shipping models' availability for selected shipping zones. We’ve also launched the first pledge manager after a crowdfunding campaign on the platform.

BIG titles upcoming on Gamefound!

Veröffentlicht am 2/25/2021 5:12:03 PM;

#crowdfunding

#news

#campaigns

Future is full of awesome crowdfunding projects on Gamefound! Read on to learn more!

Introducing polls on Gamefound

Veröffentlicht am 2/15/2021 1:15:04 PM;

#updates

#polls

We have just released an update which lets creators create polls for their backers! Read on to learn more.

The first crowdfunding campaign on Gamefound is behind us!

Veröffentlicht am 2/4/2021 1:29:13 PM;

#crowdfunding

#creators

#updates

#milestones

We’re proud to announce that we’ve reached a monumental milestone. Our platform is now capable of hosting crowdfunding campaigns!

Gamefound partners with Adyen for payment solutions!

Veröffentlicht am 12/16/2020 7:16:55 PM;

payments

adyen

crowdfunding

partnership

Payments on Gamefound will be powered by Adyen!

Crowdfunding on Gamefound starting with ISS Vanguard!

Veröffentlicht am 10/6/2020 4:31:40 PM;

#crowdfunding

#pledge manager

#creators

#updates

#milestones

This time we have really big news for you! This year we will launch the FIRST crowdfunding campaign on Gamefound!

Gamefound 4.18.0 is live!

Veröffentlicht am 10/2/2020 12:05:57 PM;

release

images

updates

description

pledge

In the newest update, we've implemented the "Your pledge" tab, which is a big change for the backers. What's more, we've redesigned product boxes, upgraded the product gallery, and changed some buttons. Read on to learn more.

Referral links are now available to all Gamefound creators

Veröffentlicht am 8/21/2020 7:22:43 PM;

This week's update brings a brand new referral links feature and a bit more granularity to the project/creator roles. Read on to learn more.

Reporting comments, admin filters and currency changes in the newest Gamefound update

Veröffentlicht am 7/23/2020 4:15:59 PM;

creators

release

comments

updates

filters

currencies

A quick blog post about today's Gamefound update. Read on to find out more.

Gamefound has 250k users! Let's celebrate!

Veröffentlicht am 6/15/2020 11:54:15 AM;

creators

milestones

250k

comments

updates

faq

Now this is quite a crowd, right? ;) In order to celebrate the 250k users milestone, we have prepared an update bringing something special for the creators and the community. Read on to learn more.

Over 200,000 users on Gamefound

Veröffentlicht am 3/10/2020 12:31:56 PM;

creators

release

milestones

dashboard

Gamefound has broken the 200k users mark. Also the creator's dashboard is here, along with a bunch of "quality of life" improvements.

Creator profile pages, adding items to orders and another milestone in close sight

Veröffentlicht am 2/6/2020 2:50:23 PM;

Gamefound update brings new features for creators and founders. Oh and also we are close to reaching 200k registered users;)

Gamefound reaches 150k users with new huge update for creators!

Veröffentlicht am 9/3/2019 11:32:18 AM;

creators

release

milestones

4.0

Double celebration time! Over 150 000 people are now using Gamefound, plus we have a huge update for creators. Read on to learn what it's all about.

Gamefound 3.10.0 is live!

Veröffentlicht am 6/19/2019 1:11:33 PM;

creators

release

orders

locations

New release includes improvements to becoming a creator, managing users, locations (countries) and more!

Gamefound 3.7.0 is live!

Veröffentlicht am 4/19/2019 10:04:16 AM;

creators

release

images

privacy

payments

The newest version of Gamefound is now live. Read on to find out what's new.