Quick answer
Pay the listed deposit to reserve your chosen version of a crowdfunded board game. The remaining balance is due when the game becomes available, so your deposit is a reservation rather than the full price.
Why the deposit is separate from the balance
Crowdfunded games are produced after a campaign funds, so the final price and delivery date are not fixed at the time you reserve. The deposit locks in your edition choice without asking you to pay the full amount months in advance. The balance is set later, when the game is ready, and you pay it then.
This protects you from paying for a game that may still be in production, but it also means the total cost is not fully known on reservation day. Treat the deposit as a commitment to buy, not a refundable hold.
When a deposit makes sense for you
A deposit is a good fit if you already know you want a specific crowdfunded title and want to secure that version before it sells out. It is less suitable if you are still comparing games or unsure about the final price. Because the balance is due later, make sure you are comfortable with an unknown total before you reserve.
Step-by-step: reserving a crowdfunded game with a deposit
- Choose your version before paying: Decide which edition of the game you want and select it during checkout. The deposit reserves that specific version, not a generic copy. Check the edition name carefully; switching later may not be possible.
- Pay the deposit to lock in your reservation: Complete checkout with the deposit amount shown. This is not the full price; it holds your copy until release. Keep your order confirmation; you will need it to pay the balance.
- Wait for the balance notice: When the game becomes available, Tanuki Games will contact you with the remaining balance. Pay it by the stated deadline to keep your reservation. Mark the contact email as safe so the balance notice does not go to spam.
- Pay the balance and confirm shipping: Once the balance is paid, your order is complete and will ship according to the store's timeline. Check that your shipping address is current before paying. Update your address before the balance is due if you have moved.
Two current deposit examples
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Amsterdam Board Game Design Season 3 (Deposit) (Crowdfunded): The deposit secures your choice of version, and the remaining balance is due when the game is available. You can pick the edition you want now without paying the full price today, but you should plan for the balance later.
Amsterdam Board Game Design Season 3 (Deposit) (Crowdfunded)
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Endeavor Deep Sea: Uncharted Waters (Deposit) (Crowdfunded): This deposit also reserves your preferred version, with the balance due at availability. The same reservation logic applies across crowdfunded titles, so you can use one process for both games.
Endeavor Deep Sea: Uncharted Waters (Deposit) (Crowdfunded)
