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LaunchBoom creators raised $330K on average across 30 game launches in 2023 (that’s 12 times more than the average game on Kickstarter)
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Board Game
"The team went above and beyond to help me and I'm so grateful for their support ... My board game funded on Kickstarter in 9 minutes. The fee is well worth it!"
- Leonie
Biome
$400,240
Board Game
"My only regret is not working with LaunchBoom sooner. There are a billion little details that you have to align in order to launch a Kickstarter and LaunchBoom helps with all of them."
- AC
One Hit Heroes
$216,421
TTRPG
"Great team, focused on results, best experience you can wish for when it comes to Kickstarter. They care about every step of the process and ensure you are informed so you can make the right decisions."
- Nathan
Worlds at a Glance
$319,758
Board Game
"LaunchBoom is such an absolutely key part of the success of our Kickstarter campaigns! We started with zero following for our first game, Botany, and LaunchBoom's system helped us build a phenomenal fanbase."
- Dusty Droz
BOTANY
$1,057,307
TCG
"LaunchBoom offered a blueprint for crowdfunding success. We over-doubled our goal within only a few hours!"
- Ridge
Alpha Clash
$422,809
TTRPG
"You all have made our dreams a reality and pushed The Crooked Moon to be the biggest 5E Kickstarter of all time!"
- Mikey
Crooked Moon
$4,020,234
Card Game
"A great resource that sets realistic expectations LaunchBoom is quite clear in what they can deliver and the upfront cost is well worth it."
- Ross
Vicious Gardens
$555,283
Game Accessory
"We couldn't have done it without LaunchBoom. If you are doing a Kickstarter, you should use them. It will take you to the next level."
- Trapper
Modi Box
$410,148
Board Game
"The team went above and beyond to help me and I'm so grateful for their support ... My board game funded on Kickstarter in 9 minutes. The fee is well worth it!"
- Leonie
Biome
$400,240
Board Game
"My only regret is not working with LaunchBoom sooner. There are a billion little details that you have to align in order to launch a Kickstarter and LaunchBoom helps with all of them."
- AC
One Hit Heroes
$216,421
TTRPG
"Great team, focused on results, best experience you can wish for when it comes to Kickstarter. They care about every step of the process and ensure you are informed so you can make the right decisions."
- Nathan
Worlds at a Glance
$319,758
Board Game
"LaunchBoom is such an absolutely key part of the success of our Kickstarter campaigns! We started with zero following for our first game, Botany, and LaunchBoom's system helped us build a phenomenal fanbase."
- Dusty Droz
BOTANY
$1,057,307
TCG
"LaunchBoom offered a blueprint for crowdfunding success. We over-doubled our goal within only a few hours!"
- Ridge
Alpha Clash
$422,809
TTRPG
"You all have made our dreams a reality and pushed The Crooked Moon to be the biggest 5E Kickstarter of all time!"
- Mikey
Crooked Moon
$4,020,234
Card Game
"A great resource that sets realistic expectations LaunchBoom is quite clear in what they can deliver and the upfront cost is well worth it."
- Ross
Vicious Gardens
$555,283
Game Accessory
"We couldn't have done it without LaunchBoom. If you are doing a Kickstarter, you should use them. It will take you to the next level."
- Trapper
Modi Box
$410,148
Board Game
"The team went above and beyond to help me and I'm so grateful for their support ... My board game funded on Kickstarter in 9 minutes. The fee is well worth it!"
- Leonie
Biome
$400,240
Board Game
"My only regret is not working with LaunchBoom sooner. There are a billion little details that you have to align in order to launch a Kickstarter and LaunchBoom helps with all of them."
- AC
One Hit Heroes
$216,421
TTRPG
"Great team, focused on results, best experience you can wish for when it comes to Kickstarter. They care about every step of the process and ensure you are informed so you can make the right decisions."
- Nathan
Worlds at a Glance
$319,758
Board Game
"LaunchBoom is such an absolutely key part of the success of our Kickstarter campaigns! We started with zero following for our first game, Botany, and LaunchBoom's system helped us build a phenomenal fanbase."
- Dusty Droz
BOTANY
$1,057,307
TCG
"LaunchBoom offered a blueprint for crowdfunding success. We over-doubled our goal within only a few hours!"
- Ridge
Alpha Clash
$422,809
TTRPG
"You all have made our dreams a reality and pushed The Crooked Moon to be the biggest 5E Kickstarter of all time!"
- Mikey
Crooked Moon
$4,020,234
Card Game
"A great resource that sets realistic expectations LaunchBoom is quite clear in what they can deliver and the upfront cost is well worth it."
- Ross
Vicious Gardens
$555,283
Game Accessory
"We couldn't have done it without LaunchBoom. If you are doing a Kickstarter, you should use them. It will take you to the next level."
- Trapper
Modi Box
$410,148
We might not be mind readers, but
we are the crowdfunding experts
And we have a hunch you might be thinking…
We make crowdfunding simple
Or at least way less confusing than learning that
new 4.83 weight 4x legacy campaign game.
Let’s make this a co-op game
Come for the marketing expertise, stay for the community.
Trying to get a game off the ground by yourself can be a bit lonely at times. That’s why community has been built into LaunchBoom Games from day one – a place where 300+ game creators just like you come to hang out, get feedback, and support each other.
We help game creators
turn fantasy into reality
Unless it’s a fantasy game of course - but in all seriousness, we love
helping game creators turn their ideas into successful game businesses.
Zoey & Casey were a midwest couple with a wedding photography business…
They loved board games and always dreamed of launching their own. So in between their work, they started working on one that paid homage to their love of the outdoors. It’d be called Bear Mountain Camping Adventure, and after many months of work, it was finally ready.
So they joined LaunchBoom and got to work on their Kickstarter, building a community of superfans before their launch. And when they finally launched, they raised $781,450 – allowing them to go all-in on building their new game studio, SweaterBear Games.
on
Trustpilot
“LaunchBoom is the best of the best when it comes to getting ready for a successful launch! This is our first Kickstarter campaign, and with 9 days left we’re sitting at $650,000 raised with 6,800+ backers! Their consultants and resources are incredible!”
– Casey Mattes, Founder of SweaterBear Games
Leonie was laid off from her job…
So she took the opportunity to develop a game idea she had called Biome.
From 6AM to midnight, she was all in. Working on the cards, the actions, and everything in between. Her game was basically done, but she didn’t know how to launch.
So she joined LaunchBoom to help her launch it on Kickstarter, raising $400,240 by the end of her campaign. And today, she works full-time on building her game studio called Lioness Games.
on
Trustpilot
“…I’m so glad we chose LaunchBoom. 1. The LB program is very well executed. 2. The team is incredible. Victor and Maria went above and beyond to help me and I’m so grateful for their support 3. The community of fellow board game creators is amazing and made the whole experience so much better. 4. My board game funded on Kickstarter in 9 minutes. The fee is well worth it!”
– Leonie Grundler, Founder of Lioness Games
Ridge had a dream to be the next Marvel…
Like Marvel has the franchises of Spider-man, X-men, and Iron Man, Ridge wanted to do the same.
So he created Rising Empire Studios with the first franchise to be called Alpha Clash. First, he launched a graphic novel to kick off the franchise but was looking to do a trading card game next.
So he joined LaunchBoom to help him launch it and raised $422,809. Since then, he’s launched two more campaigns and continues to build out the Alpha Clash universe.
on
Trustpilot
“LaunchBoom created a community and a resource that teaches what crowdfunding is and showcases strategies on how to execute a successful campaign.”
– Ridge Kiley, CEO at Rising Empire Studios
Ready to launch your game?
Come chat with us! We’ll learn about your game
and map out a plan to help you launch it.
A thank you to our artists
We believe in artists, and the incredible skill and talent they
provide to bring your games and our program to life.
FAQ
Do I need a prototype?
Nope! You can begin ad testing with renders or artwork before your prototype is complete. In fact, it’s better to start earlier in the process. With our system, you can get real-time feedback about your product from real customers or our community and improve as you go.
Our program is set on a per-launch basis, not a fixed timeline. If you need to revisit the drawing board for your prototype, you can always hit pause and start again later OR build your list slowly as you refine your product.
How much advertising budget do I need?
No creator spends the same amount on ads, and we won’t know how much you’ll need until you test. For our testing phase, you’ll only need to spend between $1,000 to $2,000.
That’s because we only advise you to continue spending on advertising when the metrics show a likely positive return on investment. We take a gradual, stair-step approach to minimize risk, as opposed to throwing thousands of dollars into ad spend and hoping it works.
By using YOUR data from the testing phase, we are able to give you a more personalized and accurate budget.
What is the timeline to launch?
However long it takes to build a big enough email list.
In the past decade of launching crowdfunding campaigns, we’ve found that a pre-launch should last at least 2 months to ensure the best results. A quick AND successful pre-launch (less than 2 months) is extremely uncommon unless you already have an audience.
Learn how much time you should spend in pre-launch here.
What platform should I launch on?
It depends on each project. We know: that’s everyone’s least favorite answer. But really, it does. Whether it’s Kickstarter, Gamefound, or BackerKit, our team can help you decide which is the best platform for you.