How do you go about submiting a new game to a company? Should you patent it first?

Answer 1

That would be a copyright, not a patent.

You can do this at the US Copyright Office – see the 4th & 5th links in the source box. The application is fairly simple & the cost is $45 per application.

Despite what others state, a "poor man's" copyright is NOT the same as registering it. Here's what the US Copyright Office has to say:

"The practice of sending a copy of your own work to yourself is sometimes called a 'poor man’s copyright.' There is no provision in the copyright law regarding any such type of protection, and it is not a substitute for registration."

As far as bringing it to market...

Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* Bringing Your Product to Market: Fast-Track Approaches to Cashing in on Your Great Idea, 2nd Edition by Don Debelak
* Entrepreneur Magazine: Bringing Your Product to Market by Don Debelak
* Product Idea to Product Success: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Making Money from Your Idea by Matthew Yubas

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Answer 2

patent it before submitting it,otherwise they can steal your idea.do a google search on where to patent it.