Nemesis: Legacy breaks board game crowdfunding record amid blockbuster year for sector – but publishers warn of rising costs, growing risks

Despite the extraordinary sums pouring into tabletop crowdfunding, interviews carried out by BoardGameWire with publishers, designers and crowdfunding industry professionals at Spiel Essen last month revealed growing concerns over rising marketing costs, unpredictable campaign results and the impact of high-profile publisher failures on backer confidence.