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We need a ready-to-play prototype in order to evaluate your game idea.

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We are looking for new ideas for games and toys, for all age-groups and almost all tastes.

A new game should be original. It should be fun to play and generate emotions – again and again!

In order to achieve that, it must build up an arc of suspense, culminate to a point, maybe even tell a story. Ideally theme and game-mechanic form a coherent package. Bear in mind that not all themes are suitable for all target audiences.

It is hard to broker license games (i.e. Star Wars) because most publishers order these games from specific inventors. Furthermore, such licenses are often only in short-term demand.

Think unusual(ly)! Surprise us! There’s more to games than cards and game-boards. Use 3D superstructures or any other smart detail - providing that they really add a significant improvement to the game.

On the other hand it is possible to create innovative gameplay with just a few resources – a few cards or dice.

One of the most important parts of any game is interaction. It should not be about everybody on his own, but all players involved in the game together.

We are not looking for variations of existing games (i.e. Monopoly): Small changes in game material or themes are mostly done by the publishers themselves or by long standing partners. Therefore there is only a very little chance to be contracted. And there are literally zillions of game variations around already. Believe us!

We focus on games with a playtime of max. one hour and avoid area control games, war games or conflict simulations

Make sure to label the game box with your name, address, phone number and email address, and also with the title, playing time, number of players and minimum age.

Game material should conform to customary extent and fit into ONE game box (max. size 45x35x10 cm). Cut or fold game boards too big for that size.

The package should weigh no more than 3 kilos. Avoid heavy materials if you can help it (for example: use cardboard instead of wood).

Pay heed to the durability of game material during testing, especially considering children’s games. Also pay attention for it being adequate to the target group: i.e. not too big, not too small.

Cost and complexity of the material should relate reasonably to its surplus value (in playing).

The graphic design doesn't need to be perfect, but functional. Its purpose is to allow testing the gameplay and to convey the atmosphere of the game.

We need a comprehensible rulebook in order to play your game correctly. Guide yourself by rulebooks you find comprehensible yourself. Add photos of game set-ups and important situations. Let someone who doesn’t know your game test-read your rulebook.

From Germany & Austria:
85 Euro (incl. 20% VAT) + 25 € standardized rate for returning the game

From other countries of the EU:
85 Euro (incl. 20% VAT) + 35 € standardized rate for returning the game

From countries outside of the EU or Switzerland:
85 Euro (incl. 20% Vat) + 50 € standardized rate for returning the game

Bank transfer:
White Castle e.U.
IBAN: AT221400004010922220
BIS/SWIFT: BAWAATWW
Q21/MQ
Museumsplatz 1/6
A-1070 Wien
UID: ATU 66646356

Note that you will have to pay possible bank service charges yourself.

Payments via paypal to:
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Game testing will occur only after your fee appears on our account. Don’t forget to specify your name and the title of your game. Upon receipt of the prototype and fee you’ll receive a confirmation of receipt.

Charges apply for each and every game idea anew.

We return prototypes with negative evaluation at once (if the standardized rate for returning the game has been paid). You are free to bring and pick up your prototype in person.

Send your ready-to-play and already playtested prototype to:

White Castle e.U.
KW: Spieleagentur
Q21/MQ
Museumsplatz 1/6
A-1070 Wien

Make sure to specify the product value as less than 20€. If not, customs charges will apply which we have to charge back to

Or you can present your game idea in person:

Please check out our NEWS section to see which events we will attend next.

In our consultation hours::
Wednesday 17:00-20:00
Thursday 10:00-12:00
Please notify your visit in advance.

At our Monday Inventors Meeting:If you are interested in perfecting your game idea with us and other inventors come to:
White Castle Spiele
Monday Inventors Meeting
(almost) every monday, from 6 pm
At „Spielbar“
Lederergasse 26
1080 Wien
No notice in advance necessary!
Check out our homepage for more information and upcoming events.
You can always come without a game and just play.

During evaluation process we test your game idea and brief you with a comprehensive report.

This process can take up to 12 weeks. In exceptional cases we reserve the right to take even longer.

The report covers the following issues:

Evaluation of the experiences of test players
Analysis of strengths, weaknesses and innovation of the game
Comparison to existing games
Assessment of chances in the current market situation

Should we find starting points for improvements we advise those in the report as well.

Rejection of game idea: Should we see no chance for your game with our partners, the report will be sent to you. Your prototype will be returned if you have paid the respective return rate.

We hope the report well be helpful in the development of this or any future ideas./p>

Positive evaluation: Should we see the possibility of success for your game in the current market situation, we offer you an agency contract.

By signing this contract you transfer the exploitation rights of your game idea to us and instruct us with the exclusive mediation of these rights to a publisher or producer.

If we don’t find a partner in the agreed time of the contract’s duration you can terminate the contract and the rights return to you.

Prior to presenting a game to publishers, we put it to the acid test again.

We report to you on the findings, feedback and ideas of our game tests.

If required, we can help you with the professional design of the prototype and with composing a comprehensible rulebook.

For all these activities, no further costs come up to you so far.

Only in case of a successful placing of your game with a publisher – i.e. in case of a release of your game – a certain percentage of your license revenues will revert to us as an agency share.

We take care of presentation, shipping, communication, inquiries…

…and subsequently, we also take care of contractual negotiations and smooth procedure of license payments.

We can draw from 15 years of professional experience and are happy to have been able to help a number of inventors to their first publications:

Alexander Pfister
Andrea Steinhauser
Andreas Pelikan
Arno Steinwender
Christian Sovis
Christoph Puhl
Christoph Reiser
Dietmar Keusch
Dirk Hillebrecht
Edith Engleitner
Florian Nadler
Florian Redl
Günther Hrudka
Harald Havas
Joan Wilkinson
Johannes Krenner
Jörg Domberger
Jozsef Bognar
Klemens Franz
Laura di Centa
Mark Wilkinson
Markus Slawitscheck
Martin Pflieger
Momo Besedic
Philipp Hugelmann
Rainer Bräuer
Rita Modl
Roman Kirnbauer
Sebastian Meyer
Sebastian Resl
Thomas Nezold
Veronika Meyer
Walter Schneider
Wilfried Lepuschitz

and of course: Ronald Hofstätter