Creating a mobile game with a ranking system and proper advertising can vary widely in cost depending on several factors:
- Game Complexity: Simple games can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $20,000, while more complex games might range from $20,000 to $100,000 or more.
- Development Team: Hiring a freelance programmer might cost $30 to $150 per hour. Alternatively, a game development studio could offer a package deal.
- Design and Art: Budgeting for graphics, sound, and user interface design is crucial and can add another $5,000 to $50,000.
- Marketing and Advertising: Depending on the scale, marketing can range from $1,000 to several thousand dollars per month, especially if using social media or in-app advertising.
- Maintenance and Updates: Ongoing costs for updates, bug fixes, and community engagement can also add to the overall budget.
It’s best to outline specific game features and create a detailed project plan to get accurate quotes.
You should think of referral program or affiliate instead to increase your chances to grow.
It's always good to have a few game/product testers who might be your friends or fellows from forums/games to assist you with game glitches and stuff like that.
If you have any programming and some technical skills to get at least 70% job done by your own, the cost might be less than 5K.
But, hey smells like a good idea you have, so keep up the work, cuz you got this!
Just keep yourself from scams and cyber attacks. If you are new to this, I recommend you to not trust everyone "doing the code" and sometimes less money invested are more harmful than more expensive investment.
