Since it is not a special invention and has no particularity, it cannot be patented. But you can apply for copyright.
Copyright is a type of intellectual property that consists of works in the natural sciences, social sciences, literature, music, drama, painting, sculpture, photography and film photography. This also includes game development copyright protection. However, it should be noted that if the work itself involves plagiarism or contains illegal content, the application will not be successful. It is best to do the following checks yourself before applying.
Application steps:
The applicant submits registration application materials - the registration agency verifies the received materials - notifies payment - the applicant pays the registration fee - the registration agency accepts the application - review - Preparation and issuance of registration certificate - Announcement.
Material preparation:
(1) Copyright registration application form.
(2) Proof of identity of the applicant.
(3) Proof of rights ownership.
(4) Sample of the work, that is, the finished product of the game.
(5) Description of the work, including three aspects: creative intention, creative process, and originality, mainly to introduce the particularity of the work. Applicants need to sign and stamp the instructions.
(6) If you entrust another person to apply on your behalf, you should also submit a letter of authorization from the applicant and the identity certificate of the agent.
Processing cycle:
Generally speaking, if the materials are complete, you can get the copyright certificate in one and a half to two months.