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Business Support Resources

Running a business, regardless of its size, requires a lot of time and energy. To help alleviate this pressure, GAMA has organized several programs with the goal of supporting its members' businesses. These programs offer exclusive member discounts or savings on business services.

CoreScreening

Background Checks

CoreScreening offers GAMA members the substantially discounted rate of $7 for your employees and volunteers across the nation to complete an online National Criminal with Sexual Offender Registry search. The standard cost for the National Criminal with Sexual Offender Registry search is roughly $20 however, members of GAMA will receive the discounted price of $7 per background check. To get started, go to GAMA Background Check

Phone: 1-800-275-1243
Email:support@corescreening.com
Website:https://corescreening.com/

 

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FedEx with PartnerShip

Shipping Discounts

Rely on FedEx for all your shipping needs and save through the GAMA member discount program. GAMA members receive 50% off FedEx Express and 30% off FedEx Ground. If you currently ship with FedEx, you’ll be able to continue using it the same way you do today. After you enroll in the FedEx Advantage Program, the discounts will be added to your account and then automatically applied to your shipments. Don’t have an account? No problem - you can open one when you enroll

Enroll in the FedEx Advantage Program

Email: ekempf@PartnerShip.com (Erika Kempf)

Website: www.PartnerShip.com/GAMA-FedEx

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Fullfillment Europe

Fullfillment

Fulfillment Europe is based in Leipzig Germany and has been specializing in tabletop game industry fulfillment for the last 10 years.

They offer:

  • Worldwide shipping (B2B & B2C)
  • Focus on Kickstarter & Gamefound campaigns
  • Integration of your shop system (Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon,eBay and more)
  • Replacement parts service
  • Return handling
  • Import & customs assistance
  • 14-day free storage & no restrictions on minimum/maximum pledge quantities (Crowdfunding projects)

Bonus offer to GAMA members:

  • Free onboarding for new GAMA Member clients - 160,00 € savings
  • Free storage for up to 3 months (up to 10 pallets)

Phone: +49 0341 6976 7558

Email: michael@fulfillment-europe.de (Michael Emrich)

Website: fulfillment-europe.de

 

Jellop

Crowdfunding Ads
Over the past 10 years, Jellop has helped creators raise a collective $1.2 Billion on Kickstarter! Jellop offers digital advertising on Facebook, Instagram, Google, and YouTube when your campaign is live, as well as offering pre-launch services. A few projects Jellop has worked on that you may have heard of: Botany, Spirit Fire, Command of Nature, Dwarven Forge's Lowtown, Redgrass Wet Palette 2, and many more. Jellop would love to chat about your next big campaign!

GAMA members now receive the following benefit when using Jellop:

  • GAMA members receive a $250 (US) ad credit towards Jellop's commission at the end of the Kickstarter campaign.
  • If the campaign ends up netting Jellop less than $250, Jellop will refund the difference.
  • This promotion is good for your first campaign with Jellop.

Email : chen@jellop.com (with "GAMA" in the subject line)

Website: https://jellop.com/

 

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Kagan Productions

Video Production and Marketing Strategies

Ori Kagan leads Kagan Productions, a renowned studio specializing in high-quality animated trailers and marketing strategy for tabletop publishers. With a track record of aiding campaigns that have collectively raised over $17 million in crowdfunding, Kagan Productions collaborates with both esteemed publishers and ambitious first-time creators aiming to make a lasting impact. Using a holistic approach, the studio fine-tunes messaging, hooks, and overall presentation to attract the right consumers to your games.

GAMA Perk:

  • 1-Hour Free Marketing Consultation with Ori Kagan
  • 5 Free animated GIFs with any video production

Who Should Consider This?

  • Marketing Strategy: Ideal for publishers facing challenges in devising a compelling marketing strategy for an upcoming product. Together, we will identify your product's unique selling points, sculpt its persona, and align it with your Superfan avatar, transforming it into an irresistible offer.
  • Kickstarter Stress Test: If you're preparing for a Kickstarter launch, and seeking to gauge your readiness, this session is tailor-made for you. We'll delve into refining your page's hook, enhancing its clarity, and optimizing its structure to boost the chances of converting followers into backers.

Schedule your free consultation

Fill out the "Kickstarter Health Check - Are you ready for launch?" scorecard

Email: orikagan@gmail.com

Website:kaganproductions.com

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Launch Tabletop

Game Design and Management

Launch Tabletop has one simple aim: to help make tabletop game publishing achievable for creators and designers everywhere.

Our Launch Lab platform provides a modern and effortless way to design and manage your game projects, from concept through to production, covering print-on-demand runs whether you want just one copy or 1000 copies. We have helped first-game designers realize their dreams, supported indie publishers with convention-quality demos, and made crowdfunded projects sparkle with high-quality game demos sent to game reviewers.

The web-based interface on Launch Lab has been custom-developed for games publishing, with more than 50+ customizable components available to choose from, whether you are making the next great card game, or a big-box worker placement design dripping with thematic tokens and meeples!

As you build your game with us, you can have peace of mind with the automated artwork quality checks on upload, a manufacturing-side quality control team checking every project and real-time quotes and shipping options provided at every step of the process. In no time at all you can think it, make it, and play it with a retail-quality game landing on your doorstep anywhere in the world!

We are offering GAMA Members 20% off their first order from Launch Lab so you can test the difference and see how we can help bring your creation to life. Simply use code GAMA20 at checkout. Head to our website and start creating today!

Email: david@launchtabletop.com (David Scott)

Website: https://launchtabletop.com

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PartnerShip

Freight Management and Savings

GAMA members save on shipments with TForce Freight, XPO, Saia, and many others. These competitive rates are made available through our endorsed shipping provider, PartnerShip®. With this free GAMA member benefit, you’ll reduce your freight costs, easily rate shop between carriers, and get dedicated support from shipping experts. Whether you’re shipping a single pallet or a full truckload, PartnerShip will help you ship smarter.

Get a free quote

Email: ekempf@PartnerShip.com (Erika Kempf)

Website: www.PartnerShip.com/GAMA-Freight

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Priority Payment Systems

Credit Card Processing

Priority Payment Systems provide you with the access to lowest available rates and the newest technologies to process electronic customer payments. Receive personalized service and support and easy integration with most POS softwares.

  • QuickBooks integrated options mot versions!
  • ROAMpay Mobile Payment Application with EMV reader!
  • Easy integration with most POS software!
  • Retail, Mail Order, eCommerce, Mobile and B2B (Level 3) processing solutions!
  • Simple PCI Compliance solution that guarantees no monthly non-compliance fees!
  • All new accounts receive an EMV and contactless payment capable countertop terminal to use at no charge for as long as you are using our services!

Phone: 1-888-568-6458 ext. 3 (Dave Carlton)
Email: dave@prioritycc.com
Website: 
http://www.carltoncandc.com/gama/

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SellerSlice

Amazon Strategy

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of growth and success on Amazon? At SellerSlice, we are a group of Wizards and Warriors that slay the beast called Amazon every day. Our quest is to lead your brand's expansion by creating powerful Amazon strategies that boost your visibility, skyrocket sales, and forge meaningful connections with enthusiastic fans all around the globe. Let's join forces and conquer Amazon together!

Immediate Value Offer to GAMA Members (No Contracts or Commitments):

  • Dedicated GAMA Member Coordinator
  • Up to 50% off the first hour of any hourly service
  • GAMA members receive 1 counseling session per quarter for free
  • Guaranteed support until the first sale for Amazon marketplace launch services executed by SellerSlice
  • Limited Time Promotions during every GAMA event - including Origins Game Fair and GAMA Expo
  • New Partners receive a free on-site launch & strategy planning day with SellerSlice
  • Read our whole GAMA Member proposal here

Phone: 1-888-444-5580

Email: gama@sellerslice.com

Website: sellerslice.com

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Staples Business Advantage

Business Supplies

GAMA's Staples Business Advantage Membership offers business exclusive savings, free fast delivery with no minimum, and experts ready to assist. Attach the GAMA Rewards number 7698992828 to your existing account, or create a new one.

Website: https://www.staplesadvantage.com/

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UPS Freight

Shipping Discounts

GAMA members have exclusive access to all UPS Freight® shipping services at a discounted rate. With solutions for regional, inter regional and long-haul freight services at your fingertips, it’s easy to see why you should choose UPS Freight for all of your Less-Than-Truckload shipments greater than 150 lbs.

Phone: 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377)
Email: saveonfreight@1800members.com

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Witten Financial Services

Individual 401(K) Plans

As a leading provider of retirement plan services, Witten Financial Services can assist you with the design, implementation, and maintenance of a customized retirement plan by offering:

  • A wide selection of investment options including numerous mutual funds options from leading investment companies and fixed/variable annuity options.
  • Professional investment management services.*
  • Sophisticated administrative services and compliance expertise.
  • Consolidated quarterly statements, secure online account access, and web- and print-based educational materials.
  • Individual retirement planning and employee enrollment services.
  • Profit Sharing, 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, Solo 401(k), Traditional & ROTH IRA, and ESOP Plans.
  • Every company has unique needs, contact Witten Financial Services for a custom quote!

Phone: 1-270-200-1056
Email:aaron@wittenfinancial.com
Website:http://www.wittenfinancial.com/ & http://www.galdaron.com/

*Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory Services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and Witten Financial Services, LLC are not affiliated.

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ABOUT GAMA

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