# Kickstarter Tabletop Crowdfunding Tracker Scraper (`jungle_synthesizer/kickstarter-tabletop-crowdfunding-tracker-scraper`) Actor Scrape Kickstarter tabletop game campaigns with structured pledge tiers, stretch goals, funding velocity, and creator history. Specialized for board games, card games, RPGs, and miniatures — categories not served by generic Kickstarter scrapers. - **URL**: https://apify.com/jungle\_synthesizer/kickstarter-tabletop-crowdfunding-tracker-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [BowTiedRaccoon](https://apify.com/jungle_synthesizer) (community) - **Categories:** E-commerce - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing Pay per event This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Kickstarter Tabletop Crowdfunding Tracker Scraper Scrape Kickstarter tabletop game campaigns with structured funding data, creator history, and pledge-tier information. Specializes in the tabletop category — board games, card games, RPGs, miniatures, and more — covering live campaigns, successful projects, and archived history. ### What it does This actor: - Searches Kickstarter's tabletop games category using the discover API - Collects campaign funding stats: goal, pledged amount, percent funded, backer count - Records creator metadata: name, profile URL, prior project count - Captures campaign timeline: launch date, deadline, location - Enriches each project with pledge tier and stretch goal data from the detail page - Supports sorting by magic (recommended), newest, end date, most funded, or most backed - Filters by subcategory: tabletop games, playing cards, dice games, roleplaying games, or miniatures ### Use cases - **Publishers and distributors** tracking competitor campaigns and market trends - **Analysts and researchers** studying crowdfunding velocity and backer behavior - **BoardGameGeek community** tracking new releases - **Investors** monitoring the tabletop gaming market - **Marketing teams** benchmarking campaigns against funded competitors ### Input | Field | Type | Default | Description | |-------|------|---------|-------------| | `maxItems` | integer | 10 | Maximum number of campaigns to scrape | | `sort` | string | magic | Sort order: `magic`, `newest`, `end_date`, `most_funded`, `most_backed` | | `subcategory` | string | (all tabletop) | Filter: `tabletop games`, `playing cards`, `dice games`, `roleplaying games`, `miniatures` | ### Output Each record contains: | Field | Type | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | `project_id` | string | Kickstarter project ID | | `project_name` | string | Campaign title | | `project_url` | string | Full URL to the project page | | `creator_name` | string | Creator/organization name | | `creator_url` | string | Creator profile URL | | `creator_prior_projects` | integer | Number of prior campaigns by this creator | | `subcategory` | string | KS subcategory (e.g. "Tabletop Games") | | `blurb` | string | Short campaign description | | `state` | string | Campaign state: `live`, `successful`, `failed`, `canceled` | | `currency` | string | ISO currency code (e.g. "USD") | | `goal` | number | Funding goal amount | | `pledged` | number | Total amount pledged | | `percent_funded` | number | Percent of goal funded | | `backers_count` | integer | Total number of backers | | `pledge_tiers` | string | JSON array of pledge tiers: `[{title, amount_usd, backers, limit}]` | | `stretch_goals` | string | JSON array of stretch goals: `[{amount_usd, title}]` | | `launched_at` | string | Launch timestamp (ISO 8601) | | `deadline` | string | Campaign end timestamp (ISO 8601) | | `country` | string | Creator country code | | `location` | string | Creator city/location | | `estimated_delivery` | string | Estimated reward delivery date | | `updates_count` | integer | Number of campaign updates | | `comments_count` | integer | Number of comments | | `snapshot_at` | string | Timestamp when data was collected (ISO 8601) | ### Example output ```json { "project_id": "645741475", "project_name": "Earthborne Trailblazer", "project_url": "https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/earthbornegames/earthborne-trailblazer", "creator_name": "Earthborne Games", "creator_url": "https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/earthbornegames", "creator_prior_projects": 0, "subcategory": "Tabletop Games", "blurb": "Explore the wilderness of the far future in this cooperative adventure board game for 1-5 players.", "state": "live", "currency": "USD", "goal": 150000, "pledged": 372925, "percent_funded": 248.6, "backers_count": 2430, "pledge_tiers": null, "stretch_goals": null, "launched_at": "2026-05-26T15:01:05.000Z", "deadline": "2026-06-16T15:01:05.000Z", "country": "US", "location": "St. Paul", "estimated_delivery": null, "updates_count": null, "comments_count": null, "snapshot_at": "2026-06-02T11:14:33.992Z" } ```` ### Notes - Kickstarter is Cloudflare-protected. This actor uses a verified bypass approach to access campaign data reliably with residential proxy routing. - The discover API returns 12 projects per page. Large scrapes may take several minutes due to residential proxy latency. - `pledge_tiers` and `stretch_goals` are extracted from the project detail page when available. - Free-tier runs use Apify's residential proxy pool. Paid runs route through DataImpulse residential for higher reliability. # Actor input Schema ## `sp_intended_usage` (type: `string`): Please describe how you plan to use the data extracted by this crawler. ## `sp_improvement_suggestions` (type: `string`): Provide any feedback or suggestions for improvements. ## `sp_contact` (type: `string`): Provide your email address so we can get in touch with you. ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of records to scrape ## `sort` (type: `string`): Sort campaigns by: magic (recommended), newest, end\_date, most\_funded, most\_backed ## `subcategory` (type: `string`): Filter by subcategory: tabletop games, playing cards, dice games, roleplaying games, miniatures, or leave blank for all ## Actor input object example ```json { "sp_intended_usage": "Describe your intended use...", "sp_improvement_suggestions": "Share your suggestions here...", "sp_contact": "Share your email here...", "maxItems": 10, "sort": "magic", "subcategory": "" } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `results` (type: `string`): No description # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "sp_intended_usage": "Describe your intended use...", "sp_improvement_suggestions": "Share your suggestions here...", "sp_contact": "Share your email here...", "maxItems": 10, "sort": "magic" }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("jungle_synthesizer/kickstarter-tabletop-crowdfunding-tracker-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "sp_intended_usage": "Describe your intended use...", "sp_improvement_suggestions": "Share your suggestions here...", "sp_contact": "Share your email here...", "maxItems": 10, "sort": "magic", } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("jungle_synthesizer/kickstarter-tabletop-crowdfunding-tracker-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "sp_intended_usage": "Describe your intended use...", "sp_improvement_suggestions": "Share your suggestions here...", "sp_contact": "Share your email here...", "maxItems": 10, "sort": "magic" }' | apify call jungle_synthesizer/kickstarter-tabletop-crowdfunding-tracker-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=jungle_synthesizer/kickstarter-tabletop-crowdfunding-tracker-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Kickstarter Tabletop Crowdfunding Tracker Scraper", "description": "Scrape Kickstarter tabletop game campaigns with structured pledge tiers, stretch goals, funding velocity, and creator history. Specialized for board games, card games, RPGs, and miniatures — categories not served by generic Kickstarter scrapers.", "version": "0.1", "x-build-id": "qkgOU4MEh7khYppR0" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/jungle_synthesizer~kickstarter-tabletop-crowdfunding-tracker-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-jungle_synthesizer-kickstarter-tabletop-crowdfunding-tracker-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/jungle_synthesizer~kickstarter-tabletop-crowdfunding-tracker-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-jungle_synthesizer-kickstarter-tabletop-crowdfunding-tracker-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/jungle_synthesizer~kickstarter-tabletop-crowdfunding-tracker-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-jungle_synthesizer-kickstarter-tabletop-crowdfunding-tracker-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "maxItems" ], "properties": { "sp_intended_usage": { "title": "What is the intended usage of this data?", "minLength": 1, "type": "string", "description": "Please describe how you plan to use the data extracted by this crawler." }, "sp_improvement_suggestions": { "title": "How can we improve this crawler for you?", "minLength": 1, "type": "string", "description": "Provide any feedback or suggestions for improvements." }, "sp_contact": { "title": "Contact Email", "minLength": 1, "type": "string", "description": "Provide your email address so we can get in touch with you." }, "maxItems": { "title": "Max Items", "maximum": 1000, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of records to scrape", "default": 10 }, "sort": { "title": "Sort Order", "type": "string", "description": "Sort campaigns by: magic (recommended), newest, end_date, most_funded, most_backed", "default": "magic" }, "subcategory": { "title": "Subcategory Filter", "type": "string", "description": "Filter by subcategory: tabletop games, playing cards, dice games, roleplaying games, miniatures, or leave blank for all", "default": "" } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```