I would like to know more on how to get someone to create a small PC
game. The game should be about the same size, type, and complexity of
Lemonade tycoon to take an example, so it is not a huge
Halflife2/Halo/Zelda I want to have made. The game should be easily
distributable throughout networks such as download.com and PC game
sources.

So, where would ai find a programmer/game designer, how much would I
be expected to pay, and how long would it take? I have heard of
Elance, is that a good option?

And then there is marketing of course, but we can take that question later.

Hi.

A game like that can be created using Visual Basic, Java, or
Macromedia Flash, Showkwave, etc.

try http://www.rentacoder.com

Before you can get anyone to create the game, you must at least have a
concept, an idea on how the game will look like, and how it will be
played.

Dear Mackan-ga,

  Elance is a good option, and especially given the size and nature of
your project. You can post a project on:

http://www.elance.com/cgi-bin/rd/search/main/advancedSearch.pl?fpCatName=10216.

  In posting a project and recruiting a developer, it cannot be
over-emphasized how important it is to be as specific as possible in
terms of your expectations. The first step in starting a new project
development typically involves communicating the customer's
expectations in a Requirements Specification document. As this relates
to your project (being a PC game), the best method is to provide
concept art, rather than a lengthy text document. You do not need to
be an artist to provide concept art; a scanned paper sketch of how you
would like the game to look and feel is enough.

  When you post the project on Elance there is a field where you can
"Describe Your Project". This is the ideal place to communicate your
detailed expectations and requirements, in addition to your email
address through which you can forward the scanned concept art to
potential developers.

  Given your criteria you may want to specify that you are
particularly interested in an expert Macromedia Flash developer.
Remember that a Macromedia Flash movie can be converted into a single
stand-alone executable that can be easily distributed through web
sites such as download.com. If you do it this way, the person
downloading the game will not need to have the Macromedia Flash player
installed, nor will you need to wrap or compress the executable file
into an installer package.

  There is little doubt that Macromedia Flash will be the quickest way
to develop a game that meets your requirements, and requires the least
investment of your time and money. Assuming that you can find an
experienced Macromedia Flash game developer, a game with a complexity
similar to that of Lemonade Tycoon can be developed in 150-200 man
hours. Answering the question how much you may need to pay for the
product is difficult, but my suggestion is to advertise it for a
budget range of $500-$2,500 (or possibly less than $500) in Elance.