Pubblicato il 29/9/2025
Finding new tabletop roleplaying games has changed. Kickstarter is often the default route for indie titles, but it’s not the only way—and sometimes not even the best.
Access to bold, experimental projects often ignored by traditional publishing.
You can track the development, engage with authors, and shape decisions.
Backer deals, exclusive editions, stretch goals — perks that can’t be found elsewhere.
Vital lifeline for small creators who lack capital for physical production.
Long waits: year or more delivery times are common.
High risk of delays, unfinished products, or quality drops.
Overhype: often campaigns sell on promise, not substance.
International shipping and tariffs can kill the value for backers outside the US.
Many popular Kickstarter RPGs are based on existing IPs — pure original ideas have less room.
In 2025, uncertainty with tariffs, shipping, and fulfillment is pushing some creators to skip Kickstarter. ttrpginsider.news
Consider the “Cosmere Roleplaying Game”: it broke records at $14.7M, but it rides on an existing franchise. It’s exceptional. Polygon+1
Brick-and-mortar game stores: see and try physical copies, chat with patrons.
Online communities: Discord servers, Reddit, YouTube, blogs — places where indie gems emerge.
Digital marketplaces: Itch.io is a hub for emerging RPGs. Wikipedia
DriveThruRPG: strong platform, though less visible for brand-new indies. Polygon
In-person events & conventions: demos, prototypes, networking.
Word-of-mouth & local gaming groups: trust builds discovery.
Kickstarter is powerful, but it’s a mature space riddled with pitfalls. If you dive in, demand clarity, timelines, updates, and community trust. But don’t ignore analog and grassroots routes. Good games are often born in niches. The sweet spot? Mixing ambition with grounded, trustworthy discovery.
Kickstarter will remain central to RPG innovation, but it’s not the one-size-fits-all solution. If you want to find truly new games, explore community hubs, digital platforms, and conventions — and when you back, do it intentionally.
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