These seven rapidly funded Kickstarter campaigns all launched with a little over a week left to the month and reached their goals in the first few days.
Many of them have gone on to raise way more than their original funding goal, and still have lots of fun rewards and stretch goals to offer backers.
The categories featured in this weeks’ list are: product design, fabrication tools, tabletop games, wearables, and accessories.
#1. Pocket NC – The first 5 axis CNC mill for your desktop.
Creators: Pocket NC
Amount Funded: $271K+
Number of Backers: 139+
Average Pledge per Backer: $1954
Duration: June 22 – July 20 (28 days)
Popular 3D printers available now use an additive manufacturing process. A CNC mill uses computer code to remove material from a solid stock with a sharp tool to reveal a part inside.
The Pocket NC was created by a husband and wife team and has taken more than four years to develop. This device can cut materials as hard as aluminum, as well as wax, wood, and plastics. This Kickstarter campaign is offering limited rewards; right now backers can one Pocket NC unit for $3,500.
#2. Tiny Epic Kingdoms Heroes’ Call & TEK 2nd Edition
Creators: Gamelyn Games
Amount Funded: $87K+
Number of Backers: 2,323+
Average Pledge per Backer: $38
Duration: June 22 – July 14 (22 days)
The team at Gamelyn Games has launched eight successful Kickstarter campaigns and has also been featured in previous Rapidly Funded lists. This campaign is an expansion to the award-winning game Tiny Epic Kingdoms – introducing new factions, new territories and new mechanics!
Backers can also pledge to receive the original game through this Kickstarter. Backers can receive one copy of Tiny Epic Kingdoms Heroes’ Call or Tiny Epic Kingdoms Second Edition for $16.
#3. The Best Workout Shirt Ever Made. Guaranteed.
Creators: Will and Vince Simon
Amount Funded: $82K+
Number of Backers: 1,133+
Average Pledge per Backer: $72
Duration: June 19 – July 24 (35 days)
This campaign is raising funds for performance apparel that has been scientifically tested and proven to outperform Nike, Under Armour, and Adidas.
The creators guarantee that you will stay 30% cooler and drier. The shirts use a special fabric with hollow core fibers that accelerate cooling and evaporation of moisture, while also being free of chemicals that are often used by the competition.
The Best Workout Shirt Ever Made comes in four designs: men’s or women’s fitted tank and men’s or women’s loose tee. They are currently available in a range of colors, including: black, blue chill, white, scarlet, steel grey, navy, and neon.
#4. Dawn of the Zeds: Third Edition
Creators: Victory Point Games
Amount Funded: $56K+
Number of Backers: 819+
Average Pledge per Backer: $69
Duration: June 18 – July 18 (30 days)
In Dawn of the Zeds, “Things are far from good in Farmingdale. Some kind of virus or poison is turning ordinary people into vicious, zombie-like killers.
You must lead citizens and emerging heroes to halt the Zeds’ advances by (re)killing them, attempt to coordinate the discovery of a cure, and preserve as much of the area and as many of its inhabitants as possible.”
This Third Edition of the game introduces 1 to 4 player coop in addition to the classic solitaire version, six expanding levels of gameplay, heroes with unique abilities, and more. Backers can receive one copy for a pledge of $65, and five lucky backers will have the chance to become a Zed in the game!
#5. THE BARREL: Handcrafted Watch made w/ Whiskey Barrel Wood
Creators: Original Grain
Amount Funded: $161K+
Number of Backers: 975+
Average Pledge per Backer: $166
Duration: June 18 – July 25 (37 days)
The Barrel is Original Grain’s second successful Kickstarter campaign (you can check out the first here).
What is unique about this campaign is the fact that they have created the first and only watch made with the wood from reclaimed whiskey barrels, which they have made available for this Kickstarter campaign along with watches made from five additional exotic hardwoods.
Some of these include rosewood and chrome, sapele and steel, maple and matte black, and more! This project is also introducing The Duo – a new extension that allows you to wear your Apple Watch while maintaining the look of a traditional wristwatch.
#6. The Gallerist, a game by Vital Lacerda. The Art of Strategy!
Creators: Gryphon and Eagle Games
Amount Funded: $52K+
Number of Backers: 748+
Average Pledge per Backer: $71
Duration: June 18 – July 5 (18 days)
In this unique tabletop game, “The Age of Art and capitalism has created the need for a new occupation — The Gallerist. Blending the talents of an Art dealer, museum curator, and Artists’ manager, you are about to take on that job!”
In order to win, players must build their fortune by running the most lucrative Gallery ever. To do this you must nurture and promote artists, buy, display, and sell their art. By exerting your international influence you will gain the respect needed to draw visitors from around the world to your Gallery. Backers can receive one copy of the game for $59, as well as a number of exciting add-ons.
#7. iblazr 2 – The Most Versatile LED Flash for iOS, Android.
Creators: iblazr lab
Amount Funded: $116K+
Number of Backers: 1,753+
Average Pledge per Backer: $66
Duration: June 17 – July 17 (30 days)
iblazr 2 is, “The world’s most ultimate wireless flash for iPhone, iPad, Androids and digital cameras. Now synced with native camera apps.” After their first successful campaign for this product, the team has decided to return to Kickstarter with a second, even better version of the iblazr.
For this campaign the iblazr comes in three colors: black, pearl gray and white. The device connects to your phone via Bluetooth, has a touch sensor for taking pictures, and even allows you to adjust the light color temperature when taking pictures.
Conclusion
Interestingly, out of all seven projects, only one creator had never launched a Kickstarter campaign before. While most creators had one or two successful campaigns under their belt, the team behind The Gallerist has launched a total of 38 Kickstarter campaigns! Another thing to note is that the Tabletop Games category is still going strong, with a number of new and unique board game campaigns launching from week to week, and always attracting excited backers.
All of these projects have done a great job designing products that will capture interest, and also in taking the time to put together their Kickstarter pages, rewards, and promote their campaign. Even though it can take a lot of time and effort to have your project funded so quickly on Kickstarter, it is definitely worth it. Now these creators have days (or weeks!) left to focus on the next steps without worrying if they will be able to reach their funding goal or not.
