I’m researching the legal side of an indie game concept and would appreciate informed opinions from people familiar with Indian gaming law.
The proposed model is:
- Free-to-play, with no entry fees or wagers.
- Cards earned through normal gameplay and missions.
- After a match, the winner may permanently receive the opponent’s revealed cards.
- No cash-out, resale, external marketplace, or real-world monetary value for cards.
My main question: Could permanent player-to-player transfers of in-game cards create legal concerns under India’s current online gaming framework, even when there is no real-money wagering or cash-out?
Would this potentially fit an applicable social-game category, or would the transfer mechanic itself need closer legal scrutiny?
I’m looking for genuine legal analysis, relevant legislation, or examples—not a guarantee that the model is legal.
I’ve attached a visual summary that keeps the game’s detailed mechanics private while explaining the core question.
Disclaimer: This is a request for information, not a claim of legal compliance.
Thank you for any constructive guidance.