====== Creating and Copying a Game ======

===== Creating a New Game =====

Registered users cannot create a game independently to prevent spam.

To request a new game:
  - Register on the domain website.
  - Contact the domain administrator (contact info is usually at the bottom of the pages).
  - Provide your **username** on the site.
  - The admin will create a game slot and assign you as the author. The game will show up in your author panel.

===== Copying a Game =====

If you need to duplicate a game (e.g. for a second season, migration to another domain, or backup before major edits):

==== Duplicating a Game in Your Dashboard: ====
  - In the author panel, find the game and click **"Copy Game"**.
  - A clone will be created with all tasks, settings, hints, codes, and bonuses.
  - The clone's name will start with `#` (e.g. ''#Copy of Game Name'') making it invisible to regular players.
  - The copy is created without registered teams and statistics, acting as a clean template.

==== Transferring Between Domains: ====
To transfer a game to another QEng domain:
  - Export the game to JSON (see [[en:authors_main:admin_api:admin_json_export|Exporting to JSON]]).
  - Log into the target domain and request a new empty game from the admin.
  - Import the JSON file into the new game slot (see [[en:authors_main:admin_api:admin_api_import_game|Importing from JSON]]).