If you want to build a game or app and are wondering, “How can I make money from it?”—you’re in the right place.
With Rosebud AI, adding payments to your game, web app, or website is easier than you think, thanks to Stripe.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through setting up a simple Stripe integration that lets you sell in-game items, access to premium content, or anything else you want to monetize.
You can follow along with this guide or watch the full video below for a step-by-step walkthrough.
Why Stripe?
Stripe is one of the most popular payment processors in the world, and for good reason:
- It’s easy to set up
- Works for one-time purchases and subscriptions
- Handles all the payment security and processing for you
With Rosebud AI, integrating Stripe into your project is even easier. Let’s go step by step.
Step 1: Set Up a Stripe Account
Before you can start accepting payments, you need a Stripe account:
- Go to stripe.com and sign up.
- Create an organization (this is where all your payment data will be stored).
- For now, you can stay in test mode, which lets you set everything up without dealing with real money.
- Once you're ready to receive real payments, activate your account by adding your bank details.
Step 2: Create a Product and Payment Link
Instead of manually coding a payment system, Stripe’s Payment Links make things simple. Here’s how:
- In your Stripe Dashboard, go to Payment Links.
- Click Create a new product.
- Fill in the details:
- Name: e.g., “Golden Sword” or “Premium Access”
- Price: Choose a one-time payment or subscription
- Image: Add an image of what you’re selling
- Click Create Payment Link and copy the generated URL.
Step 3: Add Stripe to Your Rosebud Game or App
Now, let’s integrate your Stripe Payment Link into your game or app.
Option 1: Add a “Buy” Button
- Open Rosebud and go to your project.
- In the chat with Rosie, say: "I want to add a Buy button for my game. Here’s the payment link: [PASTE LINK]"
- Rosie will generate a buy button that, when clicked, will copy the payment link to the clipboard.
- Players can then paste the link into their browser and complete the purchase.
Option 2: Create a Redeemable Code System
Want players to unlock items inside your game? Here’s how:
- Generate unique codes for each purchase.
- In your game, add a “Redeem Code” input field.
- After purchasing, players receive their unique code.
- When they enter the code, they unlock the item.
Step 4: Test and Go Live
Before launching, test everything:
- Use Stripe’s test credit card (4242 4242 4242 4242) to simulate payments.
- Ensure your game correctly processes purchases and redemptions.
- When ready, switch to live mode and start making real money!
What Can You Sell?
With this setup, you can monetize your Rosebud projects in several ways:
- Sell skins & cosmetics 🎨 (e.g., “Buy this exclusive character outfit for \$1”)
- Unlock new levels or features 🚀 (e.g., “Get access to premium game modes”)
- Enable downloadable content 📥 (e.g., “Purchase extra story chapters”)
- Set up a subscription model 💳 (e.g., “Monthly VIP pass for special perks”)
Ready to Make Money with Your Game?
Using Stripe + Rosebud, you can start monetizing your games, apps, and websites in minutes. Whether you’re selling power-ups, premium content, or in-game cosmetics, this integration makes it simple and scalable.
👉 Start building now with Rosebud and turn your game into a business!