How do you pitch a game idea to a developer?

Also question is, can you sell an idea for a video game?

Answer: It's very very difficult to sell an idea in any industry and especially in the game industry. Unless the idea is something nobody has ever thought of and is obviously a winner it is unlikely you could find somebody interested in creating the product and giving you royalties.

Additionally, how do you patent a video game concept? Proceeding with a Game Patent

1. Keep detailed documentation that includes drawings and rules for the game.
2. Build a prototype.
3. Conduct a patent search to verify no patent is already in the same field.
4. Fill out and file the United States Patent and Trademark Office's patent application.

Similarly one may ask, how do you pitch a board game idea to a company?

How to Publish a Board Game

1. Come up with an initial idea for a game.
2. Make a prototype.
3. Test, test, test!
4. Give your game a theme.
5. Decide if you want to publish your game, or license it to another company.
6. Find an illustrator.
7. Find a graphic designer.
8. Make a pretty prototype.

How do I copyright a video game?

The US Copyright Office specifically states that “Copyright does not protect the idea for a game, its name or title, or the method or methods for playing it. Nor does copyright protect any idea, system, method, device, or trademark material involved in developing, merchandising, or playing a game.”