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Can you sell an idea for a video game?
Originally Answered: How do I sell a video game idea? You don’t. The idea alone is worth nothing at all, so you cannot sell your idea. Turn it into a working prototype and you might have something that’s worth money.
What to do if you have an idea for a video game?
Begin by writing a “design document”. Put everything you want into it, explain the game in detail. Then, post it online to see what others think. Note: don’t worry about people stealing your idea.
How do you patent a video game idea?
Proceeding with a Game Patent
- Keep detailed documentation that includes drawings and rules for the game.
- Build a prototype.
- Conduct a patent search to verify no patent is already in the same field.
- Fill out and file the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s patent application.
How much does it cost to patent a video game?
Once a utility patent is filed, it can sometimes take between 1 and 2 years before the first office action is issued….Utility patent application.
| Action | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Preparation and filing (including filing fees) | $8,000–$12,000 |
| Office Action Responses | $2,000–$3,500 |
How much does a game patent cost?
How Much Does Patenting Your Card Game Cost? Utility patents are very expensive to obtain in general, so applying what we know about utility patent application to card games, an inventor of a new card game should expect to pay between $5,000 to $12,000 for an attorney to prepare and file a utility patent application.
How much does it cost to patent a game idea?
Utility Patent – if you board game has some software/technology/function built-in, you may consider a utility patent filing. A Utility Patent will enable you to exclude others from making, selling, or using your patented technology for a period of 20 years. Average Price for a Utility Patent filing $5000-$6500.
Who can I sell my game to?
Top Places to Sell Video Games
- Decluttr. Using Decluttr is one of the easiest ways to sell video games.
- SellCell. A few of the popular cell phone buy and sell sites also offer great deals on other electronics and video games.
- Swappa.
- Amazon.
- Game Stop.
- 6. Facebook Marketplace.
- Craigslist.
- eBay.
Are video game titles copyrighted?
Are video game titles copyrightable? No. But they are protected by trademark. Trademark law concerns itself more with marketing, branding, and business practices, and is concerned with avoiding confusing consumers as to the source of a product or service.
Do you think your video game idea would make money?
An idea does not equate revenue. Yep, sorry, but video games is an industry, an industry is a business, and to be successful it needs to be profitable. Why do you think your idea would make a dime? (see above about a ‘great’ idea I recently received… twice). Let’s say you have some experience, and you know what P&L and FP&A are and how to do them.
How do you test the viability of a video game?
Everyone and their dog has a world-changing ideas. Only the most successful can execute on that idea. The technique I use to test out the viability of a video game concept is to turn it into a tabletop game. This is a great way to flesh out game mechanics and to determine if you have gameplay worthy of player’s interest and wallet.
What do investors look for in a game business plan?
Investors insist on a solid business model (not business plan), and more importantly, traction and social proof of your ideas. This means, you have to ALREADY have a minimum viable product built and some form of proof that people are interested in your idea. Games are no exception to this.
How do I find a job as a video game developer?
Find a professional with a startup, or in a gaming company. Try searching a social networking site, or go to LinkedIn. Talk with the person, and see if it comes through. Mail them ( not with the language I mentioned above, but with a persuasive one, and try to make sure they contact you.