> I am designing my first game for android and I would like to give away the
> base game which would be downloaded for free. This is a single player rpg,
> designed for use without internet access.  If people like it they can then
> buy other maps...like dungeons... or different weapons, scrolls etc..
>  Different users could purchase the add-on items that they want, based on
> their choices in the game.  These would cost real money to buy.

> How can I do this?

> My thoughts are as follows:
> 1) UNLOCK approach.
> Initial download includes the entire software package. Users buy
> 'licences' directly (like an in app purchase).  When they enter their lic.
> code, it unlocks the items.  This seems to have a greater potential for
> hacking.

> 2) MULTIPLE APP approach.
> Multiple apps for sale via google play. Use the free app to launch the
> purchased app if it exists on the device.

> Any other ides or advice would be appreciated.  Any examples out there??

> -ac

> Look at how they manage in-app purchases.

> On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 1:43:19 PM UTC+1, Andrew Cesario wrote:

>> I am designing my first game for android and I would like to give away
>> the base game which would be downloaded for free. This is a single player
>> rpg, designed for use without internet access.  If people like it they can
>> then buy other maps...like dungeons... or different weapons, scrolls etc..
>>  Different users could purchase the add-on items that they want, based on
>> their choices in the game.  These would cost real money to buy.

>> How can I do this?

>> My thoughts are as follows:
>> 1) UNLOCK approach.
>> Initial download includes the entire software package. Users buy
>> 'licences' directly (like an in app purchase).  When they enter their lic.
>> code, it unlocks the items.  This seems to have a greater potential for
>> hacking.

>> 2) MULTIPLE APP approach.
>> Multiple apps for sale via google play. Use the free app to launch the
>> purchased app if it exists on the device.

>> Any other ides or advice would be appreciated.  Any examples out there??

>> -ac

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