Developing a New Blackjack Game

[DBJT]

This may have already been covered elsewhere, apologies for thread duplication if so, but just wondering what the general outline or guideline to follow is if someone's developed & wants to try to promote a new blackjack variant game to the casino industry?

I know the odds of success are slim, and it can be very expensive, etc but let's just suppose ya want to try anyway, LOL -- What would be the best way to go about it?

If it's just a simple rule change, is a patent relevant? Or does this kind of thing fall under copyright/trademark alone?

Anyone interested in doing the actual house-edge calculations? Do we need an NDA to discuss it?

Also, has anyone here ever delved into this realm before, tried to develop & promote a game? How did it work out for you?

-DBJT

[Marvin]

Check the Gambling with an Edge archives. A couple of the podcasts dealt with new game design.

[DBJT]

Thx Marvin... I'll go check it out.

Just wondering if it'd be a good idea to actually say what the idea is here, for people to discuss, OR if that would cause a problem in the event it actually *does* need to be patented or something?

It's a very simple rule variation idea/tweak & otherwise just straight-up blackjack... I'd be interested in people's opinion on what the market reaction to it might be, but at the same time don't wanna "give it away" if it actually *is* a good idea, LOL

Hmm...

-DBJT

[Norm]

You should at least file a provisional patent application. Designing the game is easy. To sell it in Nevada, you have to get the commission to approve it first. Ain't easy or quick. A casino isn't likely to pay any attention at all until there is an approval since they are bombarded with new game ideas. Then comes negotiation with a casino, and a test period.

[DBJT]

Thanks for reply Norm... I actually do have some experience with the patent process (although, mostly dates back to late 1990's, sigh, I'm gettin' damn old ) and as I recall, a provisional is usually fairly inexpensive, maybe $1000 or so for simple starting search & a bit of legal draft help, to get it started?

If it doesn't pan out or gets shot down right away, project can be abandoned without much risk... hmm, maybe I will actually do this

-DBJT