How Much Money Can You Make From a Trading Card Game?

Here i'll tell you all my secrets and show you how much money I earn from selling Chaos Galaxy TCG cards and KZbin videos!
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[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Of course none of the money earned by this game can ever replace the feeling of coming home at the end of a long, hard day to my beautiful collection of set 2 Wild Wing copies.

[@obsidianroost9197]

Haha

[@runetcg4993]

Thats what we all strive for😆

[@cactiman6593]

U mite pin it

[@goldenpaladinproductions9144]

I shouted out your channel in my newest video I haven't uploaded yet

[@Polyton7]

How many do you have now

[@onlinegametime]

When you make any tabletop game or TCG game it’s not about the money first. It’s about how much fun you and other like playing your game and how popular it gets. Making lots of money comes later on if your game does really well.

[@laurencejoyner4668]

so true

[@onlinegametime]

Think of it more as a part time job. Unless your got very lucky and made the next Monopoly or something.

[@bayumahendra1797]

The hardest part is to find people to try my game

[@Hirabeatz]

@@bayumahendra1797 to true even when it comes to the maker I feel like I'm almost embarrassed or shy to show others my games let alone only them idk

[@SoulReap199]

I agree:)

[@AetherGames]

Wow, this is a really interesting video topic and I'm glad you went into detail about it; definitely cool seeing this behind the scenes stuff

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Aether Games thanks! Figured that it must be a big thing on a lot of people’s minds when they start a tcg - glad it helped you!

[@mayhemtcg5924]

You cards are amazing Zach, you’re one of my biggest inspirations!! Also I hope u liked my card entry lol

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

thanks! Im a bit behind on going through the entries - will have a look soon!

[@mrtankengine5952]

Can you do another how to art video

[@lorx9425]

Bruh imma check out your channel it looks cool

[@mayhemtcg5924]

Lorx thank you!!

[@runetcg4993]

Awesome video idea!!! You are an inspiration to all htcg creators out there❤️

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Thanks man, great to see channels like yours growing!

[@herobeasttcg3501]

Something tells me this is just the start, Chaos Galaxy, the future of TCG'S.

[@craz3inpu456]

agreed

[@no_sense_of_humor467]

Yep

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

The next King of Games

[@SNOT_JUST_DROP]

True

[@whatthehail1161]

Hmm

[@uhh_Alex]

I hope this community grows. I think we just need more people making quality cards like Zach here. It's good to have people making the somewhat poorly done stuff, too, but it's not as likely to draw more people in. On that note, I'm soon to be a professional graphic designer and I already do professional art, so if anybody wants some help improving I'd love to help. I want to see this community grow.

[@sebreezethelegion8793]

If this comment still stands, I'm currently creating a card game and a local friend of mine has his own he's creating as well. Designs for symbols, card layout, branding-- all of that will be needed.

[@sebreezethelegion8793]

Card art too if you know anyone who is interested in that department. I believe paying artists is a better ticket to a successful game than making the art yourself most times.

[@Huttares]

I'm trying to make one someday. Which seems really good and high-quality

[@Grimsikk]

I've honestly never played a tcg except Zenonzard more recently, yet since 2019 I've had a side project of writing my own tcg. It's so much fun coming up with card effects, polishing the rules, and designing cards. I enjoy the process, and it helps that my other projects, that I've been working on for years, provide the characters and lore for the tcg. Love your videos man, you're an inspiration 💙

[@RSidd]

Instant sub. You've just inspired me to start my own trading card game. I'm an artist in the videogame industry and even though I enjoy my work, nothing comes close to the fun I had while playing games like Yu-Gi-Oh! and Pokemon with my friends in my teenage years.

[@whatshendrix]

Thank you for being so transparent, it's very helpful!

[@razzendahcuben]

8:38 Xenia OH is where I'm from... Insane coincidence. Nice video, thanks for the inside look. Great perspective on money, too. I'm creating a card game (not a CCG) and would love to take it full-time one day, but even if I don't, the joy I get out of it makes it more than worth it.

[@davidprior5650]

Must say I love your work. And your cards are spectacular. I make my own games for fun too and this channel has been great

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Thanks dude! That’s great to hear 💫

[@marcustyler_]

Love your game zack i hope your doing good during Quarantine

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Marc A Maniac thanks! Yeah I’m enjoying it tbh - lots of time to make new cards!

[@marcustyler_]

Jeez that was quick hahahahaha

[@silvastone1691]

Your videos helped me organize my creation process and allows me to get so much done sooner than I expected.

[@Ballistic_truffle]

Hey Zach! I was just wondering...how do you make a good lore if you already have started a tcg???

[@AfroGeek]

Hey Zack! Sorry I was late to the party. Big respect on this vid. Very helpful especially cuz my game will be for different charities across uk and any other countries tbf. Obviously it won't be huge but every little helps right :)!

[@deadeyez1518]

Your cards are really cool and inspiring. Please PLEASE keep up the good work.👍🏼

[@aeris2704]

Thanks! Awesome video! Just a quick question, on average, ho many cards do you make a week? I know you've said a few ties that it varies, but on a general scale how many? Thanks, JokerArt

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

JokerArt when you say make, do you mean how many new cards I create?? That really varies, sometimes I’ll make 3 cards in a day, other times I’ll go months without making a card when I’m busy! It probably averages out at 2 cards a week, although I spend lots of other time on packaging designs, KZbin content and other things

[@aeris2704]

@@ChaosGalaxyTCG Oh okay, thanks!

[@krystalkaostcg7121]

Great video, it’s really interesting to learn all of these things that, really, I never even thought about. I mostly make my game for fun, but it is really a great idea to keep these tips in mind for me and many other TCG makers who are looking to expand their game!

[@bruhnoey]

Your channel is awesome! If your looking for more money than you should make a handmade tcg because I enjoy your my old tcg videos

[@dannybizal]

Great video mate. Still got a game of my own in the works, however I make custom Yu-Gi-Oh! and Pokémon cards and that just gets in the way of making my own. Got a mate to play test with me a few months ago however with the lockdown it is more difficult to do stuff like that. May look into creating something we could test over the net on unity or anything similar - but I know nothing about coding lol. Keep up the good work and stay safe dude!

[@woqu99]

Hey man, nice video!

[@blakebell497]

I think I’m going to start a tcg. All the money I earn (if any) will probably go towards copic markers and better cameras. I think my art is good enough that I could draw it myself, and I’m very creative and will try to be original. :)

[@Djirka]

Admire the honesty to share some numbers ;) Don't you think that going digital and make it a Steam game would give you bigger reach?

[@Acefdiamonds]

you are one of my biggest inspiration on making my card game

[@doshadial]

Thank you for this video and sharing your experience and insight. Quite valuable. I am 5 years in, tired and grateful to have found your videos, also appreciate your candor. 🙏👍 Ps-challenge accepted 😉😄$ None are ‘for’ the money but, I feel great hope with this one in particular. 😅

[@comfixit]

You should be selling consulting/review of games, selling video reviews you post on your channel (being transparent that you are reviewing for pay) and even selling trading car development or co-development if folks are interested.

[@lordofleviathans8432]

Hey, Zack. Since we're on the topic of money here, I have a question. Is there any fee or cost at all to selling cards on the game crafter? Like, could you put stuff on for free, and then start making money from it, or is there an initial cost to even begin having your stuff sold? Anything at all that comes out of your bank account in any way along the way from when you get a card made to when it gets shipped to the buyer.

[@doodlesninja330]

I’m getting ready to make my tcg MatchBattlers for sale. But honestly I’m mostly doing it not for the money, but for people to experience a different TCG and have fun!

[@kiriu_idk]

i get how much work you put into your game it took me a long time to make mine on thegamecrafter

[@convolvulus.]

Beserk TCG was made by two friends in a snowstorm, don’t know how much money or whatever they make but they sell massive boxes full of cards and I like the game

[@officialmenesistcg2058]

yes...lots of work goes into a game before it even launches! ive spend many hours testing,drawing,coloring etc... also first thing i noticed...it looks the purple creature is grabbing the angle guys junk hahaha

[@zoiskiee28]

I noticed this LMAO

[@_01Chip]

I literally make tcg cards and then sell them for 15p to my family and it is really fun and have made about £15.00 over 2 years

[@awesome346]

Excited for the new merch!

[@ScubaMiner25]

Im in the process of making a TCG myself. Would you say that the money you get is worth, if you treat the production of a TCG as a hobby/side project? Especially with using The Game Crafter?

[@InvincibleYGO]

Thank you, you have been a source of influence as I am going to attempt to create a card game. However what kind of media do you think is best for exposure KZbin, TV, etc. To inform people of your game

[@aguiar.8181]

Probably just use KZbin, twitter, facebook, and those kinds of platforms

[@smoonze4297]

Please try do a kickstarter project, you would definitely increase profit and reach!

[@miracult]

WHERE MY WILD WING SHIRT!?!? ;-;

[@Haxogonn]

Always loved these vids

[@Z3llaOfficialFN]

Um... Chaos galaxy ice been watching your TCG channel for quit some time, and watching you make a TCG made me make one, well I'm still making it but it will be done soon, so I was wandering when it's done would you want to show my game off in your channel 😁

[@porkchopgamer1463]

Have you ever considered making/working on another tcg or maybe ever a card or board game?

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

PoRkChOp GAmER I’ve definitely considered making another tcg - I’m really enjoying chaos galaxy atm but I’d defo work on another one further down the lone

[@allends7372]

@@ChaosGalaxyTCG I'm glad to hear that. I have been thinking of some ideas for a CG for years but I have never started making it. If you want, let's talk about it privately and tell me what you think

[@botbox2523]

These card have inspired me to make a TCG about trying to keep your pet alive

[@generalkermit6421]

oooh that sounds really interesting

[@obsidianroost9197]

I have been working on a trading card game, and though I dont really care about money I do think it would be a bonus.

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

thats the right way to look at it! Create a game for the enjoyment of it!

[@obsidianroost9197]

@@ChaosGalaxyTCG Will do Captain. ;)

[@NormanBates60]

Are The Game Crafter making cards again or are they still "Queued for production"?

[@shopliftfilms]

Have you thought about turning it into a video game?

[@kakushonen]

You're indeed the man when it comes to bringing up homemade tcg community. Hope you might check out mine too, not just trying to hard sell myself, just here to share my creation too!

[@mychemicalrobert]

How well do you think an LCG type of model would work for a homemade game?

[@ahmedboulahia6033]

Interesting video, did you think about creating a mobile game? I think if it's really well created, it will make a great income for you.

[@cooperking2665]

I made a 3D model of a monster kind of like viridious for an art project and got an A!

[@Airanan]

Feeding the bot, I like your content!

[@tcgscarub4795]

I'm doing this for fun more than anything else

[@richvstone]

Are your booster packs randomized?

[@JupiterLance]

woah your packs are a bit pricey but so worth it!!

[@Cursedpug89]

Do you think a good way to grow my channel. Not this channel but my channel I make my tcg on. If I made a series like the series Friday Nights? It’s a series made by a channel called loadingreadyrun it’s based on magic the gathering

[@trashtronics1700]

I want to make a TCG but the money doesn't matter I want a awesome community and no reserve list

[@DreadgateTCG]

It is a lot of work. I would just like to be able to support myself so I could do it full time.

[@orbit2414]

I have a huge idea for a game but idk to make it or not I think I’ll make it because I WANT to make it :)

[@blakebell497]

Definitely go for it!

[@kanekiweebclan5187]

Exciting

[@blueworldcomics7908]

I'm curious about fonts. I'm picking a font for stylish reasons, but I'm not really sure how it will read with the finished cards. Any advice?

[@SNOT_JUST_DROP]

I know I'm late but a clean readable SIMPLE font is the best

[@sharkybrickfilms99120]

use fancy fonts for the title of the card but use normal text like TNR for the abilities

[@GreyLeo]

I do it cause I love creating a world where ppl can escape and it's a bit cheaper then making a video game.

[@apfelninja]

I'm making one right now because I need more portfolio pieces, but I can't imagine only spending 1 hour per card.

[@bayumahendra1797]

Which better to make tcg by yourself or seek other company to publish your game?

[@Hirabeatz]

A tcg by yourself is harder but more fun and you get more money if it gets massive publishing they may force you to add things to the game or force you to do and draw things but your game blows up much faster

[@markopolo849]

Nice vid

[@FR-13]

I’m planning on using the money I make to start a real industry I can live off, and once my game becomes big enough I’m just going to sell it to Disney, or hasbro, or whoever wants it.

[@marcadroverpons3624]

There is a third way. I did it like that. I went to a printing press to get my cards made and they charged quite a bit. Right now I have sold about 80 games and I'm still on red numbers. I don't recommend it. Then I discovered The Game Crafter, but I'll have to convince my parents to let me try another risky move of that sort lol

[@-_-DatDude]

Any updates on your tcg?

[@marcadroverpons3624]

@@-_-DatDude I'm making a tcg right now, but the one that I'm talking about in my comment is not a TCG, although it's a card game. My parents will let me use The Game Crafter once I have sold all the copies that I have, but since lockdown I haven't been able to sell more.

[@marcadroverpons3624]

@@-_-DatDude if you want to check it out, it's called Tres en Carta (the game is in Spanish): kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGmkgKiKbt5koKc

[@Kara_The_Survivor]

I want a chaos galaxy plushy that would be amazing

[@DudePickles75]

anyone know what are the best brand of cards to buy i'm new to this.

[@loekmeijs1342]

You should make a way to donate, so you can get full profit from people supporting you.

[@cavalalin3183]

do you need to pay anything to upload your TCG to the game crafter?

[@tompracing332]

To publish it you have gotta buy the packs in bulk so yh i guess

[@liamthegreat15420]

Make a video on how much the rare cards are worth that would be interesting

[@mayhemtcg5924]

Yayy I’m so early

[@Shulktiem]

Do you think you'll ever have a chance at making a living off your TCGs?

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Shulk tiem one day for sure - at this point in my life I don’t want to commit to starting a full time business with it but I definitely will one day!

[@gavinerdmann6606]

You should customize things with your tcg characters on them

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

I believe this is a long term investment when it comes to making money. However, the basis for something like this should definitely be for creative expression.

[@chromelolxd]

Would it be realistic to earn $50 a month on a game?

[@bethdavis816]

I've been making one for 2 years, and there's over 300 cards! But I only made it for playing with freinds

[@rayompaculares]

I'm in the process of making my own

[@yw3199]

If you make a trading card game in philippines, kid's would want it, and use it for fun and stuff

[@sleeping_dogs6441]

Can we get art sleeves for chaos galaxy merch

[@RYsingLegend]

I'll be honest the game crafter probably isn't the most I wanna say efficient way of going about selling a TCG, it's fine but I'm sure there's got to be a better way Oh and this is rvr/raiouza One if the few guys who's trying to make a world wide TCG

[@harryrithman1977]

Can you order a 40 card deck

[@thepoketuber2095]

Do you get money off game crafter

[@spooks8753]

I subbed to this channel when it was at 18k subs and i was just going through my subscribed channel's and saw this and the reason I was going through my subscribed channels was to unsubscribe and I just couldn't unsub from this channel

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

This is amazing

[@timezapoor5267]

im not too good at drawing, how can i improve the quality of my cards.

[@ayayronm]

Few ways: Practice. You're going to suck at first but the more you draw, the better you get. I suggest getting artbooks, and studying them. One way, to improve card quality is to collab with an artist. This gives you more time to focus on making rules and refining gameplay. Quality is usually decided on the gameplay for most homemade TCGs. Art is second.

[@sportscoolandfunnymoments4857]

Best channel ever

[@bloxyyt]

cool thx

[@onlykadeni]

The problem is you don't know marketing and you have an excellent product bro. People want it. I can give you direction so you can go and learn. A website and email marketing and PPC marketing are where you should start!

[@ti2184]

Its diffrent for everyone. But some do this much money on avarage.

[@airportsecurityaustria182]

i've never played this card game of yours but one of the most important things about pretty much anything these days is how it looks, and these packs look horrible. the font logo isn't a huge problem but it's very simple and unimaginative and it doesn't really give an impression of any kind really. bland green text with a line over it, ok? then the biggest problem for me here is that the planet and the characters on the most left pack look like they've been drawn by a kid. (no offence). what every tcg and every other kind of game needs is a cohesive theme and artstyle. you'd be surprised how well your game would be selling if you hired someone to draw the characters and all of the other art digitally. BTW this is not a hate comment, i'm just expressing my toughts cuz i see that you're really passionate about this so i wanted to give a piece of advice :)

[@thebrofus6209]

hello

[@questionsanswered2466]

Those dollars are alot in my country.

[@04Yuta]

FYI Use Dark Mode

[@simlinking3609]

I would request that you work on advertising to really hit the areas with people that are into TCG:s, not from an economic view. I know that you can buy some sort of advertising on Instagram, mabye set up a twitter account, a reddit account, really just advertise on the social platforms that you have access to. I mean, every new follower and person that likes what you do is a + right? I don't know if you alredy have a Patreon thing that people can donate to, but if you don't have one, you should at least consider setting up one. I mean, you have spend hours of hard work and money to make this for us, your followers. We should be able to give you something back to support you.

[@balprime6398]

Hope that I can show you some creature ideas

[@MeRn48FR]

This is great

[@endtimestcg5146]

Document! Dont Create! Good old Gary Vee!

[@islilyyagirl]

There's a channel in their subs called meteor stop off

[@goldengoblin7875]

How could I send you fan art

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Brian Kindrew email me! [e-mail] - love seeing fan art!!

[@blakebell497]

Plus if you give your artwork an ability and name you could win the create a card contest (;

[@cactiman6593]

Hi