First of all I would like to say hi to everybody and a big thank you for so many informations on this site!
I've found it few days ago and I keep reading it,but still, the question I am looking for is not answered anywhere detailed.
So,here it goes...
Like some of you, I also have great idea for a board game, similar to Pictionary, but much more fun, and it doesnt get boring and less fun during time. I have playtested it, and when we play the game, it is hilarious and very fun.
Now, I have started of thinking how to sell the game,and I must say right now, profit is my motivator.When I look at the commisions I get sick! People get an idea,do all the tough work,and get only 5% ?!? or a bit more if game is really great?? I dont want that...
I want to produce the game myself,what I can, and then sell it...I will handle the production and the selling part,but I need you to help me with protecting the idea!?
It could be big,but also it doesnt have to be huge...the project..and now,I actually want to know can someone help me what to protect and how much would that cost?
As I read in your topics before, it is clear that probably no one will steal the game instructions and gameplay, so is it enough to make a trademark of the name?and how much would that cost?I need a good catchy name,and i hope that wont cost too much!
Right now,for the patenting costs I have 1000$ ...what else,beside the name of the game is it good to protect and will I be able to do all the "protection" stuff with my 1000$ ??
Sorry for clumsy text and probably incorrect grammar, I am from the Balkan :D
And a big THANK YOU for everyone who can help me constructively!! :)
Hi James,
thank you for your reply,you explained everything very clear.
I am not sitting on a lot of money right now,but for all these thing you mentioned I dont need money,because I can produce the game myself,I have access to machines for that,and it wouldn't be costly to me.I have friends that are designers,and they are excited to help me.Selling and marketing would be mostly done by me,since I have the knowledge and experience to do that,but the only problem is that I dont know how to protect my idea and the game itself!
That is my main question,so if someone can help me with that,it would be awesome!
Thanks again!