I was curious on the steps required to pursue a new board game.

I've played board games for decades and finally think I have a game that isn't on the market and I would love to play. But, I have no idea how to get this thing going.

Does anyone have any tips on where to start?

I have the complete game synopsis written out but it is only for my local gaming friends. How do we get this thing made for the masses to enjoy?

Just to be clear, this is the perfect game. The game premise is too good to spread beyond my friends' ears. I must protect my idea at all costs, which means I must produce it without any extensive play testing because one of the playtesters would clearly abscond with the idea.