Game reskinning means not having to create a game from scratch. It’s one of the easiest ways to make money in this type of industry. The great thing about it is that even though yours will have many of the same elements of several other games that have already been published, people will still be interested enough to give your game a try; especially if you have really good graphics and a killer story to back it up.
Many mobile gaming companies do this and it’s easy for them what with having all sorts of developers, graphic artists, and more. So what does one who has an interest in reskinning a game but doesn’t have an entire gaming team at his/ her disposal? Let’s just say all it takes a source code, and a reskin platform. There are many sites that offer you good source codes that already work with a company that will reskin games for you. Find them and launch the game of your dreams.
What You Need
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Source code – Price is from $100 – $2000
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Game concept
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Theme, design and goal in mind
Setup Steps
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Do your research. Pick a hot and trending app or game that you can reskin; and reskin more than once.
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Come up with a specific concept, tackling every aspect of the game.
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Do a quick Google search on source codes for you to purchase.
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Check out the game deals and categories found in Game Gorillaz.
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Find a reskin platform. Reskin Games is one that also offers source codes in their packages.
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At http://www.reskingames.com, review packages to check code availability. Click Porfolios + Packages on the upper part of the screen.
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Click the package you want and view info like Source Code link, Package Type, Timeline, and Package Inclusions. Click Buy Here beside source code to see how much it costs.
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Get in touch with them. Enter the required information along with your message and click SEND.
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If your code still isn’t there or you have a code in possession, contact Reskin Games directly.
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Wait for the package cost in time. Standard payment terms are 100% upfront.
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Communicate your concept with their team.
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Check on their proposed designs and request for edits until it’s the way you want it to be.
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Keep yourself updated and test the demos of the game.
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Upload in app stores will begin once you’re satisfied.
Marketing Setup
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Work on advertising: cost- per- click and cost- per- install.
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Get banner ads at the first part of your game.
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Create social media accounts for your game and make regular posts.
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Actively engage in game forums till you get noticed enough to be able to promote your game.
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Contact bloggers and YouTubers who are all about gaming and ask them to test and review your game.
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Message bloggers in your niche that would allow you to do a guest post.
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Have freemium versions of your game.
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Create an eye- catching app icon.
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Contact review sites and offer to have them try your app and hope for a review.
Timeframe
Time to do: 5 weeks
Time to see results: 2 months
Additional Tips
Read the blog and tips from Reskin Games.
Launch your game in several different platforms.
Set up ads correctly. Have a number that you can earn from without annoying your users.
Choose a popular trend with flashy designs.
Be meticulous with the title, screenshots, keywords, and descriptions of your app.
Have in-app purchases.
Potential Results
You could potentially earn up to $500 a month for the first few months. You could even earn up to $3,000 a month with the right knowledge. It’s all a matter of knowing how to make it grow and last. It also helps if you have several reskins and opportunities to earn.
