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Erik Bauer

Grand Rapids, MI

Erik Bauer, has developed and launched several products some straight to market and some through Kickstarter. He is an avid inventor and gamer. Erik's day job is working for a food equipment manufacturer and his night job is helping to care for his three young sons.

  1. 12 for '12 (3.0): Dangerous Games Novels by Matt Forbeck

    I'm writing a dozen novels in 2012, a trilogy at a time. The third group is set at the largest adventure game convention in America.

    • 78% funded $7,804 pledged
    • 178 backers
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  2. Dice Chuckers by Wes Kobernick

    A documentary about Role Playing Games, their history, and the unsuspected gamers who play them.

    • 10% funded $4,319 pledged
    • 120 backers
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    Artisan Dice by Charlie Brumfield

    Handmade Dice for the Discerning Gamer

    • 30,514% funded $91,542 pledged
    • 1,131 backers
    • Funded Apr 07, 2012
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    12 for '12 (2.0): Shotguns & Sorcery Novels by Matt Forbeck

    I plan to write 12 novels in 2012. The second trilogy takes place in my Shotguns & Sorcery fantasy noir setting.

    • 426% funded $12,800 pledged
    • 332 backers
    • Funded Mar 12, 2012
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    12 for '12 (1.0): BNW Novels by Matt Forbeck

    I plan to write 12 novels in 2012. The first three of them will be based on my Brave New World dystopian superheroes RPG.

    • 442% funded $13,276 pledged
    • 261 backers
    • Funded Dec 04, 2011
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    CineSkates Camera Sliders by Justin Jensen

    CineSkates is a portable tripod slider system that enables fluid, rolling video without the hassle of bulky camera gear.

    • 2,432% funded $486,518 pledged
    • 2,019 backers
    • Funded Oct 14, 2011
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    American Soldier by Matt James

    Follow Matt James years after he sustained his combat injuries in Iraq and how combat veterans cope with the aftermath of war.

    • 166% funded $8,306 pledged
    • 101 backers
    • Funded May 23, 2011
  8. Secrets, like Dragons...are Tales Untold by Steven Schend

    Enter a new world in a fantasy novella collection by Ed Greenwood, Jaleigh Johnson, Rosemary Jones, J.M. Martin, and Steven E. Schend!

    Funding Unsuccessful (05/29/2011)
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    PadPivot, lap & desk stand for your iPad,Tablet, or E-reader by Jim Young

    PadPivot is ultimate iPad or tablet stand. It features hands-free positioning on your lap or table and folds to fit in your pocket.

    • 1,903% funded $190,352 pledged
    • 4,823 backers
    • Funded Mar 14, 2011
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    Game Manufacturers Association Trade Show Reporting Project by Trent Colwell

    Send two reporters to cover and report on the new games at The Game Manufacturers Association Trade Show

    • 134% funded $672 pledged
    • 9 backers
    • Funded Feb 11, 2011
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    "Deep Vistas" Poster Map Set by Christopher West

    This set of three full color double-sided posters empowers tabletop gamers to explore an underground realm of danger and intrigue!

    • 110% funded $8,634 pledged
    • 146 backers
    • Funded Jan 31, 2011
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    Alien Frontiers: Retro-Future Sci Fi Board Game by Clever Mojo Games

    Deploy your space fleet to the orbital facilities, master alien technologies, and colonize a barren planet in this new board game project.

    • 297% funded $14,885 pledged
    • 228 backers
    • Funded Jun 26, 2010
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    Mass Transit II Poster Map by Christopher West

    This 2-sided poster for sci-fi miniatures games is professionally illustrated by Christopher West. Funds will be used to pay for the print run.

    • 163% funded $4,093 pledged
    • 134 backers
    • Funded Jun 08, 2010