Open Calls
Zine Quest 2026: Create Your Own RPG Adventure
Celebrate the world of RPG zines this February with Kickstarter’s annual Zine Quest, the perfect moment to bring your creative RPG project to life.
Kickstarter
Year In Review
A Year in Review: 2025 Kickstarter Highlights
It’s been a big year—on Kickstarter and in the world beyond it. Amid a rapidly shifting cultural and economic landscape, creators and backers continued to show up for one another in powerful ways.
Case Studies
Case Study: 15 Lessons From Makera’s $15M Kickstarter Success
The innovative D+T company offer 15 foundational tips for finding success in your own crowdfunding projects
Superbackers
Superbacker Spotlight: Meet Ann-Marie, the Tarot Deck Oracle
"Is it a reflective deck? Does it take you on a soul journey? Is it a re-imaging of the traditional decks?" Superbacker Ann-Marie shares her approach to backing tarot projects boldly.
Art Basel
Kickstarter x SCOPE Art Show Bring Creative Powerhouses to Miami Art Basel
Don't miss the panel series featuring Hebru Brantley, Cool & Dre, Veronica Pesantes, Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor, and more
Make 100
Make 100: Dream Big, Make Small
Kick off the year with a creative project and join our Make 100 Open Call.
Creator Spotlights
How Jill Sobule Shaped Kickstarter’s Beginnings — and Left Us One Final Project to Support
She was a proto proof of concept for crowdfunding. Now her legacy continues with one final project.
Creator Spotlights
Creator Spotlight: How Flatout Games Balances Simplicity and Strategy
Molly, Shawn, and Robb of Flatout Games discuss the importance of community, collaboration, communication, and Kickstarter.
Case Studies
Case Study: How Blisstil Raised $1M Solving a Real Sleep Problem
Oliver Masson, the creator behind Blisstil's over-ear sleep and travel headphones, explains his project's resounding success.
Forward Funds
Your New Watch List: 21 Kickstarter-Funded Films Streaming on Tubi
This is the first wave of films to hit Tubi through the FilmStream Collective, the joint Kickstarter-Tubi initiative designed to support independent filmmakers
Mastering the Pre-Launch
The Anatomy of a Great Kickstarter Pre-Launch Page
Create a compelling pre-launch page that captures attention, builds excitement, and converts visitors into engaged supporters.
Games
See You at #SPIEL25!
At Essen SPIEL this year, we’ve built a creator oasis for game makers. Stop by our booth to hang out, meet the team, get some crowdfunding advice and don’t forget to grab some of our new drops: a brand new limited edition enamel pin and Kickstarter’s first-ever roll and write game.
