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The History of Video Game Crowdfunding

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the history of video game crowdfunding, from its early beginnings to its current state.
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What was the first video game to be successfully crowdfunded?

  1. Double Fine Adventure

  2. Star Citizen

  3. Shenmue III

  4. Yooka-Laylee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Double Fine Adventure, a point-and-click adventure game developed by Double Fine Productions, was the first video game to be successfully crowdfunded, raising over $3 million on Kickstarter in 2012.

Which crowdfunding platform is the most popular for video games?

  1. Kickstarter

  2. Indiegogo

  3. Fig

  4. Patreon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kickstarter is the most popular crowdfunding platform for video games, with over $5 billion raised for video game projects since its launch in 2009.

What is the average amount of money raised by a successful video game crowdfunding campaign?

  1. $10,000

  2. $100,000

  3. $1 million

  4. $10 million


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The average amount of money raised by a successful video game crowdfunding campaign is around $100,000.

What is the highest amount of money ever raised by a video game crowdfunding campaign?

  1. $2 million

  2. $10 million

  3. $50 million

  4. $100 million


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The highest amount of money ever raised by a video game crowdfunding campaign is $100 million, which was raised by Star Citizen in 2012.

What are some of the benefits of crowdfunding for video game developers?

  1. It allows them to raise money without having to go through a publisher.

  2. It gives them more creative freedom.

  3. It allows them to get feedback from potential players early on.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Crowdfunding offers a number of benefits for video game developers, including the ability to raise money without having to go through a publisher, more creative freedom, and the opportunity to get feedback from potential players early on.

What are some of the challenges of crowdfunding for video game developers?

  1. It can be difficult to reach the funding goal.

  2. It can be difficult to manage the expectations of backers.

  3. It can be difficult to deliver the game on time and within budget.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Crowdfunding can be challenging for video game developers, as it can be difficult to reach the funding goal, manage the expectations of backers, and deliver the game on time and within budget.

What is the future of video game crowdfunding?

  1. It will continue to grow in popularity.

  2. It will become more mainstream.

  3. It will be used to fund more ambitious projects.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of video game crowdfunding is bright, as it is likely to continue to grow in popularity, become more mainstream, and be used to fund more ambitious projects.

What are some of the most successful video game crowdfunding campaigns of all time?

  1. Double Fine Adventure

  2. Star Citizen

  3. Shenmue III

  4. Yooka-Laylee


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Double Fine Adventure, Star Citizen, Shenmue III, and Yooka-Laylee are all among the most successful video game crowdfunding campaigns of all time.

What are some of the most common rewards offered to backers of video game crowdfunding campaigns?

  1. Digital copies of the game

  2. Physical copies of the game

  3. Early access to the game

  4. In-game items


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Digital copies of the game, physical copies of the game, early access to the game, and in-game items are all among the most common rewards offered to backers of video game crowdfunding campaigns.

What are some of the most common challenges faced by video game crowdfunding campaigns?

  1. Reaching the funding goal

  2. Managing the expectations of backers

  3. Delivering the game on time and within budget

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reaching the funding goal, managing the expectations of backers, and delivering the game on time and within budget are all among the most common challenges faced by video game crowdfunding campaigns.

What are some of the most important things to consider when launching a video game crowdfunding campaign?

  1. Setting a realistic funding goal

  2. Creating a compelling campaign page

  3. Offering attractive rewards

  4. Promoting the campaign effectively


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Setting a realistic funding goal, creating a compelling campaign page, offering attractive rewards, and promoting the campaign effectively are all among the most important things to consider when launching a video game crowdfunding campaign.

What are some of the most common mistakes made by video game crowdfunding campaigns?

  1. Setting an unrealistic funding goal

  2. Creating a poorly designed campaign page

  3. Offering unattractive rewards

  4. Not promoting the campaign effectively


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Setting an unrealistic funding goal, creating a poorly designed campaign page, offering unattractive rewards, and not promoting the campaign effectively are all among the most common mistakes made by video game crowdfunding campaigns.

What are some of the most important things to keep in mind when managing a video game crowdfunding campaign?

  1. Communicating regularly with backers

  2. Managing expectations

  3. Delivering the game on time and within budget

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Communicating regularly with backers, managing expectations, and delivering the game on time and within budget are all among the most important things to keep in mind when managing a video game crowdfunding campaign.

What are some of the most common ways to promote a video game crowdfunding campaign?

  1. Social media

  2. Email marketing

  3. Paid advertising

  4. Influencer marketing


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Social media, email marketing, paid advertising, and influencer marketing are all among the most common ways to promote a video game crowdfunding campaign.

What are some of the most important things to consider when choosing a crowdfunding platform for a video game campaign?

  1. The platform's fees

  2. The platform's audience

  3. The platform's features

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The platform's fees, the platform's audience, and the platform's features are all among the most important things to consider when choosing a crowdfunding platform for a video game campaign.

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