App Funding

RedlerTech

Hey Guys,
Out of curiosity, has anyone here ever used online funding (such as kickstarter.com)? I was thinking of doing funding for my next game. Here is where I found the idea - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1296948465/no-time-to-explain-indie-game?ref=live

No Time To Explain made $24,000 off of funding for its project.

If you have ever tried online funding, or will try it soon; please post info here.

Matt

Mrshoestore

Well, to get people to give you money, they have to either really like you or care about your game. No Time To Explain started as a successful flash game, and gained A LOT of attention from the media. But most things on kickstarter will have a goal as small as $500, and not reach the goal. And most money for small projects comes from friends and family, because word of mouth is your best advertisement in this case.

http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/6369/the_crowdfunding_revolution_.php?page=1

http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/StephenDick/20110504/7554/10_Tips_For_Raising_Funds_With_Kickstarter_For_Indie_Game_Developers.php

there are some articles on the subject.

One of the things with Kickstarter and the problem with using it for an iOS game is the reward system. The more money people give you, the more they want in return, which is hard for a $1 game on iphone.

And Kickstarter is an All or Nothing... so if you don't reach your goal... you are S.O.L.

So don't expect making anything near $24000

olster1

http://www.appbackr.com/ is also a good one

jonmulcahy

you'd probably have to show them some of your previous work to get anyone seriously interested in it

kapser

Kickstarter is for USA only

No Time To Explain got a pretty solid funding, but everyone want this game after looking the trailer XD