A papercraft board game creator wants to involve brick-and-mortar game stores in selling print-and-play games but struggles to find a profitable distribution model that doesn't compete with stores' physical product sales.

Workarounds Described

• Considering giving away files to stores in exchange for exposure
• Contemplating using Patreon for licensing
• Pondering a subscription license model for stores

Implied Software Gaps

• A software platform that handles file licensing, print-on-demand ordering, and revenue sharing between creators and physical retailers

PrintPartner Play

A subscription service that licenses papercraft game files to local game stores, enabling them to print and sell physical copies on demand. Stores pay a low monthly fee for access to a catalog of titles, advertise with provided materials, and split revenue from each sale. No inventory risk, no shipping costs, and customers get affordable games instantly.

Existing Solutions Mentioned