For the past eleven years, Gametee has thrived as an independent business, successfully launching 16 Kickstarter campaigns, each delivered on time. Recognised as "Project We Love" and dubbed "Backer Favourite" Gametee has consistently upheld a high standard of quality across its crowd funded projects. Today, we sit down with AJ Hateley, Gametee's Art Director, to discuss the exciting crowdfunding plans that lie ahead.

AJ, Gametee has a remarkable track record with 16 successful Kickstarter campaigns. This February saw Thrifty Trades of Fey smash Kickstarter's ZineQuest with an incredible amount of funding for a 36-page zine. Can you tell us about the inspiration behind your next crowdfunding project?

AJ: Thank you! We're incredibly proud of our Kickstarter history. We are on a continuous quest to innovate, and for our latest projects we're focusing on creating goods that enhance our customer's games in a meaningful way. We are preparing three projects going forward into 2025. We expect them to be focused on candles, coins, and an innovative means of displaying dice respectively.

Gametee has been recognised as "Project We Love" and is an official Kickstarter "Backer Favourite." How does this recognition influence your approach to new projects?

AJ: These accolades are incredibly motivating. They push us to maintain our high standards and constantly improve. We take our backers' trust seriously, so every new project is an opportunity to exceed their expectations and deliver something they will cherish.

Delivering all your campaigns on time is a significant achievement. How do you ensure that each project is completed promptly and maintains high quality?

AJ: We have strong team work ethic that carries us through the difficult moments. There are many challenges associated with large-scale fulfilment. We are a small team - and that means tackling challenges with ingenuity. We set realistic timelines and stay transparent throughout the process.

What role do you see crowdfunding playing in Gametee's future?

AJ: Crowdfunding will continue to be vital to Gametee. It allows us to engage directly with our community, receive immediate feedback, and gauge interest in new ideas. For a small independent business, it means that financial risks are mitigated - we aren't investing large amounts of money in untested products. Because we design so much of our offering from scratch, having the support of backers to help make our products a reality is hugely reassuring. They really are a part of the team!

Finally, what message would you like to share with your loyal backers as you prepare for this upcoming campaign?

AJ: We are incredibly grateful for the unwavering support from our backers. Your trust and enthusiasm fuel our creativity and drive us to push boundaries. We can't wait to share our new project with you and are confident it will inspire and delight. Thank you for being part of our journey!