A new platform to make & buy tabletop games sustainably, together.
GameCrowd is a new initiative uniting tabletop game makers and players into a single, sustainable micro-economy. Discover original games, support indie creators, and help decide what gets made — without the chaos and risk of traditional crowdfunding.
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For players who want something different
As a GameCrowd Buyer you discover games that big-box retail and major publishers overlook — and you help decide what actually gets made.
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Exclusive purchase windows
- Limited-time ordering windows with transparent countdowns and final confirmed pricing.
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Dynamic pricing
- The more buyers who join a window, the cheaper the unit cost becomes for everyone.
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Early access & prototypes
- See games earlier in their life cycle. Try prototypes, download print-and-play or test builds, and give feedback that actually matters.
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No hidden extras
- Pricing aims to show tax and shipping up front wherever possible, so you know what it really costs to get the game to your table.
What are Buyers telling us they want?
GameCrowd is designed around these buyer motivations — so that small, interesting games can survive and thrive even with niche audiences.
Beautiful games that feel good to own and play — not just more “stuff”
Things they won’t find in mainstream retail or mass crowdfunding.
A deal that feels good for both sides — without exploitative tactics.
The feeling of backing creative work they genuinely care about.
For makers who need a fairer way to ship games
If you’re an indie creator, small studio or hobby designer trying to get a project made, GameCrowd is being built to reduce risk, handle complexity, and connect you with an audience that actually cares.
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Access to engaged buyers
- You’re not shouting into a global marketplace. You’re talking directly to people who love discovering new tabletop games.
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Production-aware pricing
- Our buyers window model is designed around real manufacturing, shipping and tax data, so you can plan print runs with confidence.
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Support with VAT, EU/GB, logistics
- Blue Donut Studios already operates with GB & EU VAT and EORI. Most small creators don’t — and we want to help bridge that gap.
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Test, iterate, then commit
- Pricing aims to show tax and shipping up front wherever possible, so you know what it really costs to get the game to your table.
The Makers Club – coming later
- • Optional subscription for ongoing support & promotion
- • Access to the Buyers Club audience
- • Tools for listing new games & running buyers windows
- • Options to use our manufacturing & logistics data
- • A safer alternative to “all-or-nothing” campaigns
We’re validating the model with our own projects first, then opening the doors to other creators. Join the mailing list if you’d like to be among the first invited to the Makers Club.
For manufacturers who want better, predictable demand
Manufacturers are a vital part of tabletop production, but uncertainty, small batch sizes, and fluctuating demand make planning difficult. GameCrowd aims to give manufacturers clearer signals, more stable workloads, and guaranteed minimum orders based on real buyer interest.
Our mission
GameCrowd exists to build a sustainable tabletop games ecosystem where:
- Creators can focus on designing great games instead of fighting algorithms.
- Players can easily find unique, original work outside mainstream channels.
- Both sides share in a fair, transparent economic model that respects their time and money.
- Small audiences can still sustain great games and passionate makers.
If you believe the tabletop world needs fresh voices, new ideas and a better way to fund creativity, we’d love you to be part of this from the ground floor.
Join us at GameCrowd.
Sign up and help shape how this platform grows – as a player, a maker, or both.