Project stages

The starting point. Create a project, publish posts to build a community, and let interested people follow for updates. No funding yet — this is about finding your audience and proving demand.

Active development is underway. Share files, run surveys, and keep followers in the loop. You can attach private files (prototype rules, design assets) and gate access by follower status.

Submit a funding application: define your reward tiers (digital, physical, retailer), set your funding goal, upload your cost breakdown, and describe what the crowdfund page will say. The Jomo team reviews your application and either approves it, requests changes, or rejects it with feedback. You can resubmit after a rejection.

Your crowdfund page is live. Backers choose a tier and save their payment method — no charge yet. The campaign runs until you close it. If the goal is met, the project advances. If not, all saved payment methods are discarded and nobody is charged — backers take no risk.

Backers are charged. Jomo releases an initial payout — enough to cover the creative work needed to finish the game: art, writing, editing, and final layout. The amount is determined by your approved cost breakdown. Keep backers updated with posts as the work progresses.

Once the game is fully complete and the files are press-ready, Jomo releases the remaining production funds — covering printing costs and transport to your distribution partner. The printing money sits in Jomo's account until you're actually ready to print, which gives backers a real safety net if a project runs into trouble.

Jomo emails physical-tier backers to collect their shipping addresses. Once addresses are in you can connect EasyPost or Shippo to create labels in bulk. Backers receive an automatic dispatch notification email when their order ships.

All physical orders are marked delivered and the creator has confirmed fulfilment. Jomo releases the final payout. The project page moves to a completed state and remains publicly accessible as a record of a successfully funded game.