Please refer to the Contract Basics page for an overview of contracts and licensing.


The Annotated Model Contract covers many of the things you'll need to think about as you read through a contract. You may also want someone experienced to help you review your contract. For full members, TTGDA offers a basic review by someone who is familiar with board game contracting but who is not a lawyer. We can also refer you to attorneys with experience in the games industry.

TTGDA Contract Review Services

Have questions or concerns about a contract or offer? TTGDA offers a confidential and free consultation to Full Members with a team with decades of industry experience.


I am a member and I have a question. What should I do?

To ask a question about a contract or request a review, send an email to info@ttgda.org. Please include as much context as you can. If you are asking about a contract or specific agreement, please attach it to the email.


When will I hear back from someone?

Lead time for review is typically 1-2 weeks, however you should hear back from someone acknowledging receipt within two business days. Questions about specific clauses are usually handled faster.


Will my contract be reviewed by an attorney?

No. The review team at TTGDA is composed of industry veterans who are not attorneys. This is a not an attorney review, and TTGDA assumes no liability for any errors, omissions, oversights, or other issues with the review.


Do I have to tell the other party I am having the contract checked?

This is up to you, but typically it is a courtesy to let a publisher know you are having someone review the contract and give them a time line. They should have no issue with you reviewing the terms. If they do, that may be a red flag.

TTGDA Advocacy Services

If you are a member of TTGDA and are having issues with a publisher such as slow or late payment of royalties or contract violations, TTGDA is here to help. Send details about your issue to info@ttgda.org, and we will begin the Advocacy process. Typically, it will follow these steps:


  • TTGDA will contact you to get more details and background on your issue
  • If we agree that there is an issue with the publisher, we will give advice about ways you can try to resolve the issue on your own.
  • If those efforts fail, TTGDA will reach out to the publisher on your behalf for resolution.


Note that this is not a legal service. We will not be involved in or direct any lawsuits on your behalf. Our power lies in the threat of publicizing the issue to the TTGDA designer community and general public. This technique has been very successful when used by similar organizations.

ATTORNEYS IN THE GAME INDUSTRY

Here are some attorneys that specialize in game law.

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