Submit Game Idea

You can submit your game idea to us using the form below. Before doing so, please read the following guidelines to make sure your game is a good fit for us. 

 

What kind of game ideas are we looking for?

Have you developed a game and would like to present it to us? We’d be delighted to hear from you, as we are always looking for distinctive game ideas with that special something. This could be:

• a unique gameplay experience
• an innovative use of game components
• a novel combination of game mechanics

Our main focus is on family games and games for experienced players. However, if a game truly excites us, we are also open to ideas that fall outside these categories. Our current catalogue is a good reference point for the types of games we publish.

Before submitting your game, it must have been thoroughly playtested with other people. You must also have a complete rulebook in either English or German.

 

What kind of games are we NOT looking for?

Some types of games are not a good fit for our catalogue. These include:

• variants of well-known games (e.g. Monopoly or Yahtzee)
• educational games and games aimed exclusively at children
• collectible card games
• sports simulations
• untested game ideas

Pure dexterity games and quiz games are also not a primary focus for us and therefore have only a limited chance of being accepted.

Important:
We do not review or evaluate expansions or variants for our existing games. If you have developed an expansion for Carcassonne, for example, you are welcome to share it on community platforms such as:
www.carcassonnecentral.com

 

Submission Process

 

1. Submit your game idea

Does your game idea sound like a good fit for us? If so, please submit it using our form. There is no need to send us an additional email, the form submission is sufficient.

You will usually receive a response from us within one month.

 

2. Prototype & Playtesting

If your game idea catches our interest, we will ask you to send us a physical prototype. Please do not send us a prototype unless we have specifically requested one.

Prototype Requirements

To ensure that we can properly test your game, your prototype should meet the following requirements:

• It includes all components required to play the game.
• The components are sturdy and easy to handle (e.g. a stable game board and no flimsy paper cards).
• It includes a complete rulebook with examples.
• It is packed in a sturdy box clearly labelled on several sides with the game title, your name, address and email address and (optional) phone number.

Confidentiality & Submissions to Other Publishers

Naturally, we will treat your game idea confidentially. However, we occasionally involve external playtesting groups in our evaluation process.

Please let us know if other publishers are also interested in your game idea.

 

3. Feedback & Decision

The playtesting phase usually takes one to three months. Afterwards, you will receive our feedback and our decision. Whatever the outcome, we will return your prototype to you free of charge.

If your game idea convinces us, we will offer you the opportunity to work with us, potentially followed by a publishing contract.

We look forward to receiving your submission!