In 2024, Kickstarter reported a 2.7% decline in initial funding for successful tabletop games, contrasting with a 28% rise in funding for successful video games. While overall revenue was steady, the average earnings for individual tabletop projects dropped significantly. There was an 8% increase in successful tabletop campaigns, yet their average funding fell to $41,400, driven down further when excluding a high-profile campaign. This suggests a challenging landscape for tabletop creators amid a backdrop of increased video game funding success.
The decline in funds for tabletop campaigns shows a gradual recovery for Kickstarter but highlights increasing challenges for individual creators.
Despite the overall gaming category revenue remaining flat, the success rate for game campaigns has reached a 15-year high.
The average funding for successful tabletop projects continues to fall, down to $41,400 in 2024, indicating significant challenges for creators.
Kickstarter's data reveals a notable dichotomy: while video game project funding rises, tabletop projects are grappling with diminishing per-campaign earnings.
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