Retro game restoration marketplace for college students

A trusted marketplace connecting college students around retro game restoration, with verified profiles, reviews, secure payments and dispute handling.

Target audience

College students

Problem solved

Many college students struggle with retro game restoration because existing options are expensive, complicated, or not designed for them.

Solution

Build an MVP with Discord and Twitch, validate with 20 pilot users, then expand features based on real feedback.

Technologies

Discord, Twitch, Godot

Monetization

Tournament fees; Sponsorships

Challenges

Monetization balance; Toxic communities

Improvements

Introduce tiered pricing with a free starter plan to lower adoption friction.; Add a mobile app with offline mode for low-connectivity users.