The authors of the "Backgammon 5XL PLUS" project are looking for a loan or investment in the amount of 3-5 million rubles
New material in the "Looking for Investor/Publisher" section. Today, we are talking about the project "Backgammon 5XL PLUS." The project has already been launched on RuStore. The team needs funds to build a legal infrastructure and for promotion.
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One of the authors, Grigory Tatarnikov, shared about the project.
Grigory Tatarnikov
About the Team
We are a small team of indie developers from St. Petersburg and Pskov.
We are united by over 10 years of experience in managing IT projects: app development, websites, automations, and games.
Our game portfolio includes:
- the gaming portal PFP-GAMES (web portal for PC) — a custom "turnkey development" (executed entirely by our team based on a development contract) that was in progress for three years, conducted by an eight-person team, and is now in the testing phase;
- Father of Cthulhu — our own project (a storyline "roguelike" for PC/consoles/mobile), currently at the prototype stage, involving a team of five people, temporarily paused due to a change in priorities.
In 2024, we fully shifted to the mobile board and card game segment. The choice wasn't random — classic games are always trending, with stable and predictable demand. Today, we are developing the "Backgammon 5XL PLUS" project.
Initially, it was called "Deadly Classic Long Backgammon to the Death." This happens when a team can't decide on a game name and changes it three times before release.
About the Project
"Backgammon 5XL PLUS" is a modern mobile adaptation of the classic board game.
The project combines:
- short and long backgammon;
- a collectible system (boards, checkers, dice, avatars);
- a "Challenges" mode to enhance engagement.
The game is already available on RuStore and is showing stable organic growth.
Next up is scaling in Google Play and the App Store after establishing a legal entity in Kazakhstan. Possibly in Steam.
The game's monetization will be based on:
- advertising;
- purchase of sponsored accounts (premium);
- in-game purchases.
We also plan to prepare for the launch of an online mode, which will significantly increase retention and profitability.
About the Target Audience
It's simple — enthusiasts of board and card games from Russia and the CIS who search for: "backgammon," "short backgammon," and "long backgammon."
Players inevitably find our product, ensuring high organic traffic with minimal costs. This way, the genre provides one of the cheapest customer acquisition methods in Russia.
We believe backgammon is a strong investment product because it's an eternal genre that never loses popularity.
Regarding competition, it's lower in this segment compared to casual and hyper-casual projects.
About the Metrics
Similar games have audiences ranging from 1 to 10 million users in major mobile stores.
We are ready to show detailed metrics and analytics to potential investors in a private format.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking 3-5 million rubles with a six-month implementation horizon.
Budget distribution:
- 55% — development of the online mode, improved monetization, support;
- 15% — registration of a foreign legal entity and legal infrastructure;
- 30% — advertising and promotion.
A loan for 12 months — interest rate negotiated individually.
Investments for a project stake — terms are flexible, discussed personally.
Smaller-scale investments are also open for discussion.
After updates and entry into new stores, the project will become fully self-sufficient within 12 months.
How to Contact?
Grigory Tatarnikov:
- Telegram: @harinsky
- Email: grigory.tatarnikov@icloud.com