FAQS
Youdagames
What is Youdagames?
Youdagames is a game website for gamers who enjoy high-quality games. You can find a great selection of games on this site, which you can easily play through our servers. On our website you can find more than 2000 online games and lots of fun download games, you can either play for free for one hour or purchase for $9.95 or less! Every day a new game is added, so there is always new games to discover.
How can I contact Youdagames?
To contact Youdagames we recommend you to use the contact form functionality.
What can I find on Youdagames apart from games?
Except of a lot of games we provide, you can also upload your own favorite games, add your highscores and challenge other players to get a higher score. More functionalities, like a toolbar will be added soon!
How do I upload my own game?
To upload a game, you have to be registered with us first. Once you are, click on the ‘Submit A Game’ link, which is located in the right below corner of our homepage.
Why would I upload a game?
In the first place, you get your own favorite game on your favorite game website. When it is a game you developed yourself then you will have great exposure of your game worldwide.
Youdagames attracts over a million unique visitors each month and is growing rapidly every day. Uploading a game on your website is a very cool way of promoting your game to millions of people worldwide.
What is \'Free Site Content\' all about?
The \'Free Site Content\' section is for webmasters or people who want to upload the demo versions of our games on their websites, free of charge! The full versions of our games are for sale in the Youda Shop.
Can I play High Score games?
Once you are registered at Youdagames you can add your high scores for all Youda Games.
Why sign in for our newsletter?
When registered as a member of Youdagames, you can sign in for our newsletter . This will be sent to you approximately once a month, with a game release or anything other news we’d like to share with our members. We just like to keep our gamers involved and keep them posted on the latest games and other cool stuff. When receiving the newsletter you are always the first to know about the latest games. More important, every newsletter has a discount deal for all our members!
What’s the difference between the free trial and the full version?
Youda Games can all be played on a ‘Try-before-you-Buy’ system. When you download one of our games, you get a one hour free trial. This means you can play the game for free for one hour.
How do I download a game?
When on the game page you can click the ‘Try’ button. Depending on your operating system and browser, you will be prompted to download and install the file.
Once you have downloaded the game, simply click the "Open" button on the download dialog or double-click the downloaded file. This will start the installation wizard which will guide you through the installation.
I installed a free trial that I have never played before and the game says my trial time is expired
This could be because the game was previously installed and played on your computer, and was uninstalled.
What happens after the one hour free trial?
When the trial period ends, you get the option to buy the game. You can also visit our website to buy the full version. When bought you receive an unlock key to unlock the trial version and you can play the full version of the game.
How to purchase a game?
There are two ways to buy a game.
1) Click the ‘Buy now’ button on the trial window that comes up when you start the game. This will open a web page to the shopping cart section of our site. You will need to proceed through checkout to complete the purchase.
2) Go to the game page on the website and click the ‘Buy’ button on this page. You will need to proceed through checkout to complete the purchase.
For the majority of our games, the registration key is sent by e-mail as soon as you complete your order. Usually, it is located at the very bottom of the message, so please read the entire e-mail attentively. Enter the key according to the instructions included in the email into the registration window of the demo version, and it will be upgraded to a full version. Please save your registration key (or the e-mail containing it) in a safe location. If you decide to reinstall the game, you will be able to use it again.
I have problems with downloading the game after I have purchased it, what to do?
If you purchase a game you get a link and activation code sent by email. You can click the link in the email to download the game. You can download the game 3 times within 2 weeks time.
If you get the message “the file could not be found” it is possible the file is already downloaded 3 times, or the 2 weeks have passed.
To get a working download link you need to send us an email with the ordernumber of your game.
I have problems with activating the game, what to do?
You get an activation name and code in an email. The game must be activated by copying the name and the activation code in the right fields. You need to copy the name and activation code exactly as given in the email, the activation is case sensitive.
I bought a new computer, do I need a new download?
When you buy a new computer you want to keep playing the game you bought. The link you got in the email when you purchased the game might not work anymore, since it is only valid for 2 weeks.
To get a working download link you need to send us an email with the ordernumber of your game.
What is my order number?
The order number is sent to you in the confirmation email.
This number looks something like: 1256681287-14399-884271
How can I stop my game from crashing?
It might help to remove your savedgame files from your computer.
On a Windows XP computer the saved games of Youdagames games are in
C:\Program files\Youdagames\*gamename*\save
On a Windows Vista computer these files are stored in C:\Users\*username*\AppData\Roaming\Youdagames
If this solution does not work, please contact our support team and provide the ordernumber of your game.
How do I un-install my game?
Click on the Start button, then go to All Programs and click the Youdagames or game link, depending on the game you’d like to un-install.
- Navigate your mouse to the right of the link and find the game you want to un-install
- To the right of that game you will see a drop down of Options
- Select the uninstall option (with a trash can icon)
- Then follow the Uninstall options - We advise the Automatic method - click next
- Click Finish and the game will be removed.
What is a Youdagames Affiliate?
A Youdagames affiliate is a partner who earns money by selling our games. As an affiliate, you can display a variety of our banners, descriptions, and product links on your web site. Each time a visitor buys a downloadable game from our system you'll earn a commission.
What does it cost to become an affiliate?
Joining the program is all free. There are no sign up fees, application fees, or dues of any kind.
Is my site eligible to become a Youdagames affiliate partner?
Youdagames reviews each application carefully. We reserve the right to reject or remove sites at any time for any reason.
How do I get started?
Becoming a Youda Affiliate is quick and easy! All you have to do is follow these 3 simple steps:
1: Please go to the Regnow Affiliate Signup Page. RegNow is the company that handles the payment transactions for the sales of our games. RegNow also make sure that you get your commission when a consumer buys a full version of one of our games via your website!
2: After you have completed your quick sign-up at RegNow, please go to the Relationship Detail Page to become part of the Youda Affiliate Program. Before accessing this page, you will have to enter in your RegNow login information. Once you are logged in, you will find yourself on the Relationship Detail Page. Once on this page, you will have to press the "Join Now!" button in order to become a member of the Youda Affiliate Program.
3: In step 1 you should have received your RegNow Affiliate ID. With this ID, you will be able to download our demo games! You can download the demo games at our RegNow Affiliate Demo Games Page. Once on this page, you can enter your RegNow Affiliate ID by the game(s) you want to download so that you can publish them on your website. Now you are ready to go! This is also the way to have your commissions tracked.
What are you waiting for?
If you have questions, comments or ideas about the Youdagames Affiliate program, please e-mail our affiliate manager at mark@youdagames.com