Paid to Play: The Business of Game Design (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781440104169)

Do you have game ideas collecting dust in the back of a closet - or the back of your head? Dust them off, pick up this book, and discover the simple steps to turning your concept to cash in today's game market. Long-time industry veteran gives a concise and complete insider's view of this fascinating world and shares the process of licensing or publishing your board game, card game, or party game for profit. Find out how the industry works and what companies are looking for in a game. Examine what makes a good game good while understanding the basics of prototyping and play testing. Gain the knowledge on how to best approach companies to maximize your chances of success. Learn how to protect your idea and how to strike a deal when the call comes. It is all covered step-by-step in this easy-to-follow guide to game design.

Author: Keith A. Meyers
ISBN-10: 1440104166
ISBN-13: 9781440104169
Publisher: iUniverse
Language: English
Published: 10/23/2008
Pages: 104
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.33lbs
Size: 9.08h x 6.11w x 0.25d