Casino Game
Development Cost Calculator

It is an interactive financial tool designed by TIGGAMES to help you estimate the cost of developing and running a casino game. The calculator walks you through the key financial areas — one-time build costs, monthly operational expenses, revenue assumptions, and a summary of projected performance. It helps you visualise the structure of your game project and provides a baseline for further planning or investor discussion.

All calculations are based entirely on the inputs you provide. You enter your expected costs across different areas — design, math, art, engineering, certification, and support — and the calculator generates a simplified 12-month financial model based on those numbers. Monthly figures are scaled to an annual view for clarity, but everything starts with your data. The more accurate your research and assumptions, the more meaningful your results.

The tool is designed for businesses at various stages — from operators commissioning their first exclusive title to established brands expanding a game portfolio. It is equally useful for aggregators evaluating content investment and for investors who need a clear financial picture before backing a studio. Whether you are building or benchmarking a game project, this tool gives you a structured financial starting point.

You can start with Quick Mode to get a high-level estimate — it takes under a minute and asks for four inputs. If you are ready for a full financial model, use the step-by-step calculator. Each section focuses on a specific cost area: build expenses, monthly operations, revenue assumptions, and projected outcomes. Once you complete a step, the next one unlocks automatically. All fields must be filled in; if a value does not apply, simply enter zero.

The calculator works with estimates, as long as they are grounded in something tangible. If you are unsure about specific numbers, review comparable projects, look at published industry benchmarks, or speak with the studios you are considering. Our blog may also give you a clearer sense of typical ranges. You can revise your inputs at any time as new information becomes available.

Yes, you can go back and update any section at any time. Once the changes are in place, click Calculate Results again to refresh the projection. If you reload the page or open a new session, you will need to start over from the beginning. If you would rather keep working without losing your data, leave your email at the end and receive a downloadable budget model. That file is fully editable and gives you more space to work through different scenarios in detail.

The 12-month projection is a simplified annual view based on the monthly figures provided throughout the calculator. These values are extended across a one-year period to give a basic sense of financial scale, structure, and viability. It does not account for seasonality, staged game releases, or changes in player activity over time. The downloadable model allows for further refinement, with full control over timing, pacing, and detail.

The break-even point shows how many months of revenue share income are needed to recover your one-time build cost and ongoing operational expenses. It is a straightforward payback calculation based on your own inputs, intended as a planning indicator rather than a guaranteed outcome.

Try refreshing the page — in most cases, that solves the issue. If the problem continues, you can reach out to our team and we will help you get back on track.

We do not store any of the data you enter during the calculation process unless you choose to receive a downloadable model. In that case, the information is used solely to generate and deliver your report. All data is handled securely and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

No, the calculator does not save inputs between sessions. If the page is closed or refreshed, all data will be lost. For longer work sessions or team review, it is best to complete the flow and request the downloadable model.

It is a downloadable file that outlines projected build costs, running costs, revenue, and payback over a 12-month period. After completing the full calculator, the template includes your actual inputs — ready for review, editing, or sharing. If you used Quick Mode, the structure will be the same, but the file will be blank for manual entry.

Once you receive the file, you will see that your inputs are already in place. You can check assumptions, adjust individual numbers, and add more context where needed. The file is built to help teams move from rough projections to a model that can actually be used in production planning or investor discussions.

Yes, the template is editable. You can input your own figures, adjust assumptions, and continue working with it individually or as a team. It comes in XLSX format and works with Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice Calc, and Apple Numbers. Most fields are open for editing, but grey-shaded cells contain protected formulas. It is best not to modify those, as they ensure the calculations remain accurate.