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
How do you indicate Stunned/Proned?
Turn players to the left or right. The pitch is marked with which side is stunned and which side is prone near the hinges. Each condition is the same direction for both coaches to eliminate confusion. Additionally, there will be add-ons available both digital and physical for Stun/Prone rings in case you want to do it that way.
How portable is Port-O-Bowl?
The pitch folds up to a case that is 8.5" x 7.5" x 3.5" (216mm x 189mm x 40mm). The 2 dugouts each fold up into a case that is 5" x 2.4" x 1.65" (136mm x 60mm x 42mm). These 3 cases hold 2 teams, 2 turn/reroll/score trackers (and their markers), 2 dugouts, and a ball marker- everything you need to play fantasy football (bring your own dice).
Why aren't the Dugouts, Pitch, and Turn Trackers all in one piece?
As much as I would like Port-O-Bowl to all fold up into one handy package, I am limited by the physical size of the most popular available 3D printers. My own printer, which I used to prototype Port-O-Bowl, only has a 220mm x 220mm print bed. This is an extremely common printer size. I want most people to be able to print Port-O-Bowl without having to buy an extra large printer. Perhaps I can make an extra large version where everything is enclosed in one piece -who knows?
Are you making more teams?
Yes, as the campaign goes on, I will add more teams. They will have to be added on to your initial pledge as add-ons.
Do I need a 3D printer for Port-O-Bowl?
The Port-O-Bowl pitch is best printed on an FDM 3D printer with at least a 220mm x 220mm print bed. The players, ball marker, skills, and other markers are best printed on a resin printer of any kind or size. However, for those without printers, there will be an option to order physical prints.