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
I already have the 2021 zine or the first Italian edition. What's in it for me?
The new Hallowed Edition of Our Queen Crumbles includes all content from the zine plus the previously-digital only Retainers expansion, revised and refined to offer a more cohesive gaming experience. It also features brand-new art by Al Lukehart and new content in the form of an alternate map and set of Backdrops, to increase replayability even more. Another big change is the game's presentation- reusable laminated sheets eliminate the need to print loads of playbooks, making the game more accessible even for first-time players. If you already own and love your copy of the game, we would love for you to help us make this new edition a success by purchasing the pin. We designed it as a celebration of the weird, melancholy world of Halloway.
How will shipping to the United States work?
The game will be manufactured in Italy. For previous crowdfunding campaigns, we have relied on Indie Press Revolution as our fulfillment partner for the US, and we would like to do so again. We are in the process of figuring out how our bulk shipping methods have been affected by the current export crisis, as the situation is changing on almost a daily basis. The shipping estimates on the campaign page are based on our current quotes for the US, but shipping will not be charged until we are ready to fulfill, so the actual fee may vary depending on the international trade situation over the next few months. We will do our best to be fully transparent and to keep you updated as soon as we ourselves have more information.