Case Study

What Made Nimble RPG So Successful?

Audience, Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, TTRPG

Episode 273 - Evan Diaz joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to discuss the success of the Nimble RPG.

Making Terraforming Mars

Episode 272 - Jacob & Jonathan Fryxelius of FryxGames join the Crowdfunding Nerds to discuss the making of Terraforming Mars.

Making Corps of Discovery

Board Gaming, Case Study, Community Growth

Episode 271 - Jay Cormier of Off The Page Games joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to discuss the making of Corps of Discovery and the origins of Mind MGMT.

Making The Cats of Mont Saint Michel

Audience, Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment, Pre-marketing

Episode 268 - Marco Pecota of Raybox Games discusses the making of The Cats of Mont Saint Michel.

Shelfside On Common Board Game Design Mistakes

Board Gaming, Case Study, Nerding Out

Episode 267 - Ashton Wu joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to discuss how game designers can avoid common board game design cons and mistakes.

Making Lifestyle Board Games

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Nerding Out, Personal Growth

Episode 266 - Andrew Lowen, Chazz Young & Dan Maynard of the Deliverance Board Game team discuss the process and challenges of creating lifestyle board games.

2026 Tabletop Industry Predictions

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign

Episode 265 - Andrew & Sean reflect on their 2025 tabletop industry predictions and discuss their thoughts on where the market will go in 2026.

Marketing Service-Based Products

Audience, Behind the Business, Case Study, Distribution & Fulfilment, Nerding Out, Pre-marketing

Episode 264 - Filmmaker Adam William Cahill joins the Crowdfunding Nerds on episode 264 to discuss the challenges of marketing films in a streaming world.

It’s A Wonderful Crowdfunding Film

Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Nerding Out, Personal Growth, Pre-marketing

Andrew, Sean and Donnie discuss how your crowdfunding business should build community from lessons learned from the 1948 film classic 'It's A Wonderful Life'.

Making Massive Board Games

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study

Episode 261 - Andrew sits down with Cody Miller & Ira Fay to discuss the development of the massive open world board game Arydia.

Addictive Gameplay Loops With Chris Cantero

Audience, Case Study, Pre-marketing, Video Games

How do you craft a video game that hooks players and keeps them coming back for more?

Highly Rewarding Game Loops

Audience, Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Nerding Out, Video Games

Join us on this episode of the Crowdfunding Nerds as Andrew and Sean, along with Deliverance playtester Evan Gilcrest, unravel the secret sauce behind captivating gameplay loops.

When to Say No!

Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Nerds, Nerding Out, Personal Growth

In episode 253 of the Crowdfunding Nerds, we tackle the art of time management and the power of 'no' in business.

TTRPG Discussion w/ Cody Pondsmith, Game Designer At R. Talsorian Games

Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Nerding Out, TTRPG

Ever wondered how game designers breathe life into immersive worlds? Or how family dynamics shape creative processes?

Game Design Discussion w/ Caleb Grace, Senior Game Designer of Fantasy Flight Games

Audience, Board Gaming, Case Study, Nerding Out, Personal Growth

How does a two-time world champion in Star Trek CCG transition to a senior game designer at Fantasy Flight Games?

How Game Dev Impacts Business Longevity

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Nerding Out

In episode 250 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean delve into the fascinating world of game development, unravelling the secrets behind crafting the perfect rulebook.

Creating Memorable Experiences: My Solo Case Study

Audience, Case Study, Community Growth, Conventions, Nerding Out

How do you transform a fan into a true fan? What does it take to create an unforgettable gaming experience? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew Lowen, flying solo today

Are We All Selling Game-Shaped Objects?!

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Personal Growth

Ever bought a game just because it looked cool? In Episode 248 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean explore the concept of "game shaped objects"

News & How AI Can Ruin Your Project

Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Personal Growth

Crowdfunding Nerds Podcast episode 247 is here, and it's a rollercoaster of insights! Are GameFound's latest moves set to shake up the crowdfunding landscape?

Overcoming Backer Objections: 2025 Edition

Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment

In Episode 246 of the Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean unravel the secrets to overcoming backer objections in an ever-evolving landscape.

$100k Game Secret with Marco Pecota

Audience, Behind the Business, Case Study, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign

In Episode 245 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast, Andrew and Sean are joined by Marco Pecota from Raybox Games to unravel the secrets behind a $100,000 crowdfunding campaign and the art of world-building in gaming.

Co-Design: Challenges & Strengths

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Personal Growth

In episode 244 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast, we dive deep with Brian and Michael Toth of Toth Games about their journey in crafting Legends of the Arena.

Crowdfunding Low Priced Games

Audience, Case Study, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign, Pre-marketing

Ever wondered how to navigate the choppy waters of crowdfunding with finesse?

Winning Cancelled Pledges Back With DMs

Audience, Behind the Business, Case Study, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign

Ever wondered how to turn a canceled pledge into a success story? Join us for Episode 241 of Crowdfunding Nerds, where Sean chats with Chris Loizou from SBG Editions about the art of running a successful crowdfunding campaign. Dive into Chris's experience with his project, Ascendia, and discover how personal outreach can recapture those elusive […]

How Crowdfunding Can Fix Trading Card Games

Case Study, Crowdfunding Nerds, Nerding Out

Ever wondered how trading card games (TCGs) are evolving in 2025? In episode 244 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Sean dives deep into the world of TCGs with guests Donnie Chase and Jacob Cecil. We tackle the hot issues of scalping, grading, and distribution, and explore how intellectual properties and marketing strategies are reshaping the industry.Jacob shares […]

Ad Copy Secrets: Lessons Learned From Movie Covers

Audience, Case Study, Community Growth, Facebook Ads, Landing Page, Pre-marketing

In this episode of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean dive into the art of crafting compelling ads, drawing inspiration from the unexpected world of DVD and Blu-ray covers.

1000 True Fans: Crowdfunding Edition

Audience, Behind the Business, Case Study, Community Growth, Personal Growth

Join Andrew and Sean as they unravel the complex relationships between investors, consumers, true fans, and complainers, and how each group can make or break your business.

How To Develop Impactful Influencer Relationships

Audience, Behind the Business, Case Study, Community Growth, Emails, TTRPG

In Episode 238 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean are joined by Niki Wegscheider from TableTone, an app revolutionizing gaming audio.

Bob Rafei On Crafting Memorable Worlds

Audience, Behind the Business, Case Study, Nerding Out, Video Games

Ever wondered what it takes to create iconic games like Crash Bandicoot or Jak and Daxter? How about founding your own game studio from scratch?

Rulebooks: The Real MVP

Audience, Board Gaming, Case Study, Community Growth, Conventions, Crowdfunding Campaign, Pre-marketing

In Episode 231 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean sit down with Chris George from the World Series of Board Gaming and Room and Board YouTube channel to uncover the secrets!