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
Who is Queen Umbra , Master of Cat-kens?
[Stretch Goal Expansion Card] Long ago, the kingdom of cats was ruled by two queens—Queen Aurelia, the Radiant, and Queen Umbra, the Veiled Shadow. While Aurelia led with wisdom and grace, Umbra harbored a deep, unshakable ambition. She sought to harness the power of the Cat-kens, the enigmatic and fearsome creatures lurking in the depths of the realm. As her obsession grew, Queen Umbra vanished into the darkness, forging an unholy pact with the Cat-kens. In time, she returned—not as a ruler, but as a relentless specter, shadowing Queen Aurelia’s every move. She no longer sought to rule the kingdom; she sought to consume it. Now, as you build the kingdom of Cat’s Gambit, Queen Umbra emerges once more, an ever-present threat in the puzzle. She cannot be reasoned with—she can only be confronted. You must strike her down twice before the final battle ends, or her lingering presence will drain Queen Aurelia’s strength, leaving her powerless against the Cat-kens. The fate of the kingdom rests in your hands. Will you banish the shadow, or will Queen Aurelia succumb to the darkness?
How to Play: Queen Umbra, Master of Cat-kens
After three cards have been played to the puzzle, place Queen Umbra one orthogonal space away from Queen Aurelia (do not move the placement token). The game continues as normal, but now Queen Umbra is in play as a constant threat. Checking Queen Umbra Before the game ends, you must check Queen Umbra twice using a bishop, knight, or rook. To check Queen Umbra, move one of these pieces onto her space. Each time she is checked, move the attacking card onto Queen Umbra’s space along with the placement token. Once Queen Umbra has been checked twice, she is removed from the game. Endgame & Queen Aurelia’s Fate If Queen Aurelia survives the Cat-ken attacks, the game ends as normal. However, if Queen Umbra is still present in the puzzle when the game ends, Queen Aurelia suffers a severe penalty: If Queen Aurelia has 5 points, she is reduced to 1 point. If she already has 1 point, you lose the game.