Reddit mentions: The best crowdfunding books

Because reddit is essentially a link aggregation site, simply browsing r/boardgames occasionally will help you find various content creators as their stuff gets posted here.

Another thing to do is to subscribe to various games on BGG. What this will do is that when people post their blog/video etc, it will tag that game and send you a notification. This should allow you to curate your own list of reviewers etc, for various things.

For Kickstarter evaluation, I use the very nice weekly Kickstarter Roundup thread (which can be accessed at the top of the sub) as well as browsing KS projects on my own looking for a few things (in no particular order):

1. Publisher: Is the game being published by a company I recognize or has a track record?
   
2. Designer: Do I recognize the designer? What other games have they published? If they are new, check to see who they are working with on the KS project.
   
3. Jamey Stagmaier has a book called A Crowdfunder’s Strategy Guide. Check to see if a KS project is following some of his suggestions such as: Do they have a quality intro video? Are the pledge levels clear? Do they have defined stretch goals? How much art/graphic design does the KS page and the game have? Is that good quality? Are there various run throughs and blogs who have shared an opinion about a game? etc
   
4. Are they offering deluxe components?
   
5. Do I like the art?

Not doing this to be mean. Just some constructive criticism. Your friend should look into why the game didn't raise it's funding goals on kickstarter. Kickstarter is usually a good gauge of people's interest in a game. There are tons of games on kickstarter every week so take into consideration he is competing with established companies etc. How does he stand out.

I actually really do like the art for the game and the box. I think it's appropriate for the game.

If they do another kickstarter don't include so many Rewards. I had to scroll down and read 6 pledge rewards to even see how much a copy of the game is. Trim that down to just rewards that contain the game or a PnP file. You're not in the business of making patches and pint glasses. They just detract funds you could be using to produce the game. Jamey Stegmaier has a book about crowdfunding strategies you might want to look into.

I back tons of games on kickstarter. This makes the game sound extremely vindictive Based on that description I personally wouldn't back it. But you're not catering to me. Is there enough of an audience for your game?

I recommend Jamey Stegmaier's book: A Crowdfunder's Strategy Guide. His experience is with board games, but the book makes a good stab at product-type independence. His blog is also great. Lots of reading, but really sound advice about how to get started.

This is the textbook that was used in my fundraising class for a master's in nonprofit management. Might be worth a read to gather your bearings and get a fundamental approach to development! The Complete Guide to Fundraising Management (Afp Fund Development) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119289327/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_m6JvDbK06C4Q2

This book has a ton of info on 3D printing and outsourcing solutions: Makers: The New Industrial Revolution https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0307720969/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_Zg3BzbZY5J1EQ

Also see: The JOBS Act: Crowdfunding for Small Businesses and Startups.

http://www.amazon.com/The-JOBS-Act-Crowdfunding-Businesses/dp/143024755X

https://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Kickstarter-Indiegogo-Successful-Crowdfunding-ebook/dp/B00CSBE8S4

Here is the URL to the book. I'm working in a 4 hr podcast that are excerpts of the course. https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Crowdfunding-How-Guide-Effective-ebook/dp/B01D7T996Q/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1484063075&sr=8-4&keywords=Steven+imke

Read this: https://www.amazon.com/Crowdfunder%E2%80%99s-Strategy-Guide-Business-Community/dp/1626564086/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474425051&sr=8-1&keywords=crowdfunders+strategy+guide

Also, youre not going to be making individual copies of games for donors. If you dont find a manufacturer (probably in China) it wont even be worth it.