BackerKit FAQ
How does BackerKit crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding is a collaborative way to bring ideas and projects to life. Project creators post their idea for a project, and backers pledge money to make the project possible. Backers get behind the scenes access and backer-only rewards, which can include exclusive products, special pricing, creative input, content, and more.
To become a backer, select a pledge level that features the reward(s) you would like to receive when the project is successfully completed and make your contribution.
All-or-nothing crowdfunding model: The creator sets a funding goal and a deadline to raise funds. If the project does not meet the goal by the deadline, backers credit cards are not charged and no money changes hands.
Crowdfunding projects can happen at various stages of the creative process. Make sure to check the estimated timeline of when rewards will be delivered. Project creators will keep you updated on the progress toward completion and delivery of your rewards.
Backing a crowdfunding campaign is not the same as purchasing an item from a store. When you back a campaign you are supporting the creation of something new. Rewards are almost always delivered, but are not guaranteed.
When will I be charged for my pledge?
Your payment method will not be charged right away. You will be charged for the amount of your pledge when the campaign ends and the project reaches its funding goal. You will not be charged if the campaign does not reach its funding goal.
What happens after the campaign is over?
The Creator will send out a survey that will ask you for more information about your pledge, your shipping information, additional items you may want to add to your pledge, and collect shipping fees if applicable.
The survey will be sent to the email address we have on file with your pledge.
Any additional payment will be charged when you complete your survey and confirm your order.
Project FAQ
What is included in the core box?
The core box contains: The 40-page Lovecraftesque rulebook with hidden UV art throughout The 48-page extras book, containing additional rules, play examples, scenario details, etc The illustrated game board with Story Track and hidden UV art Story Token and Active Player Token UV flashlight (batteries included) The Core Deck of 90 Location Cards, Character Cards, Mystery Cards, Rule Cards, Role Cards and Story Cards Six scenarios consisting of 80 additional Location Cards, Character Cards and Mystery Cards Page and card numbers are approximate, based on a late-stage version of the game.
How much is shipping?
We will charge shipping after the campaign closes, when we are about to commence fulfilment. Shipping prices for the Lovecraftesque core box are estimated below. While these are subject to change, we will charge you what it costs us, with no profit made on the shipping fee. VAT may be charged on shipping fees where appropriate. Estimated shipping prices UK £6-7 US $10-15 Western Europe (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden) £7-11 Rest of Europe £13-20 Canada £21 Australia £16
When will it be delivered?
For the physical product, the vast bulk of the work is already done: the text and core cards are already written, edited and laid out. Most of the illustrations are complete. Most of the scenarios are complete and just awaiting layout. Should the project fund, we will be ready to send it to the printers by the end of the year, and we hope to begin shipping the product to customers around the middle of 2024. The virtual playroom is less close to completion, but will be quicker to deliver because there is no printing and shipping involved. Although we have produced mock-ups for playtesting, we anticipate the final virtual playroom will take a few months to complete and test. We therefore hope to provide access to the completed virtual playroom around the end of March 2024.
Are there any stretch goals?
No. We have included all the gorgeous art and incredible scenarios that we wanted for this project as part of the core funding target. This has enabled us to have a realistic budget, with less risk of cost overruns. It means we're already committed to delivering the extras that would have been waiting on a stretch goal target. And it has meant we can offer the three fantastic expansion packs for the game right out of the gate.
How do I get the scenarios?
The Lovecraftesque core box and virtual playroom both come with a set of six scenarios. The remaining twelve scenarios are available as expansion pack add-ons for £7.50 (virtual), £12 (physical) or £13.50 (physical and virtual). Alternatively, you can get a full set of virtual playroom scenarios with the £40 "virtually everything" pledge level, or physical and virtual versions with the £75 "everything" pledge level. These pledge levels represent a significant discount compared to buying the expansion packs individually.