Turn browser games into recurring revenue without ads
Developers struggle to generate sustainable revenue for browser-based educational games aimed at university students due to ad blockers and fleeting attention spans.
EduPayGames lets creators embed a lightweight paywall that offers students ad-free access and premium features for a flat monthly fee. It bypasses ad blockers by using direct Stripe billing and university SSO integration. Developers get instant payouts while students pay once for unlimited play across games.
Developers and creators of browser-based educational games targeted at university students
University SSO + shared student wallet that works across any participating game
friendly
One-click login via university credentials
Students pay once, play across all games
Instant removal of all ads for paying users
Real-time revenue and engagement metrics
Weekly Stripe transfers to creator accounts
Gamified daily login bonuses
White-label paywall for each game
Annual campus-wide subscriptions
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| creator_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| embed_code | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| student_id | uuid | No |
| wallet_balance | int | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| game_id | uuid | No |
| student_id | uuid | No |
| timestamp | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
/api/subscribeCreate student wallet subscription
/api/payoutTrigger creator weekly payout
/api/verify-accessCheck if student has active access
5% transaction fee
2% transaction fee
Unlimited games
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 40 | 8% | $80 | $960 |
| Month 6 | 280 | 12% | $840 | $10,080 |
Let university students pay once and play all your games ad-free
Post in r/gamedev and university developer Discords offering free Pro for first 20 games. DM 15 professors who already use browser games in courses and offer a 3-month trial.
Large creator audience
No university SSO or shared wallet
Purpose-built for educational games and student budgets
Network effects from shared student wallet across games
Universities are pushing digital learning tools post-pandemic and ad blockers have reached 40%+ penetration among students
Low student willingness to pay
Offer university bulk licenses first
SSO integration complexity
Use existing SAML libraries
Success: 70% report ad revenue under $100/mo
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