Unable to determine licensing costs for using college team and conference names in a board game, making it difficult to assess business viability.

No easy way to get a rough estimate for NCAA licensing fees for using school names and conference names in a board game.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 6, 2026

Workarounds Described

asking friends for guesses on licensing costs
considering pitching game to established companies instead

Implied Software Gaps

Automated licensing fee estimator tool for college sports brands

App Concept

LicenseCost Estimator

An online tool that provides rough licensing fee estimates for using college sports brands in products. Input parameters like school list, product type, and expected sales to get a ballpark figure, helping creators decide if licensing is feasible before contacting rights holders.

Key Features

Database of NCAA Division 1 schools and conferences with licensing contact info
Customizable fee estimation based on product type (board game, apparel, etc.) and sales volume
Comparison of estimated fees to potential profit margins
Option to submit request for detailed quote to licensing agencies

Target Users: Independent game creators and small business owners in the board game and sports memorabilia industries

Revenue Model: Freemium model with basic estimates free; $29 per detailed report or $99/year subscription for unlimited estimates

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