INTRODUCTION
- INTERNATIONAL TEAMS
Teams from more than 50 countries took part in 2022. In 2023, that number was 62. Every year we are delighted to see more teams from more countries take part.
- INDIES
The GWB Game Awards is a competition for teams of up to 30 members. We also have dedicated categories for small teams to represent the full breadth of the field.
- NEW AND UPCOMING GAMES
This is a competition for games in development now, or those only recently released. Any title released in or after 2024 is eligible to take part.
- UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
We now have a dedicated awards channel for University students studying to become game developers in future. We want to see the best of what the future has to offer.
PRIZES
- GOLDx110000 USD
- SILVERx26000 USD
- BRONZEx34000 USD
- Gameplay
Innovationx12000USD - Cross
Realityx12000USD - For All
Agesx12000USD - Best
Multiplayerx12000USD - Touch
the Worldx12000USD - Tastiest
Jamx12000USD - Makes You
Thinkx12000USD - Portable
Joyx12000USD
- GOLDx13000 USD
- SILVERx12000 USD
- BRONZEx11000 USD
ALL TEAMS OF 3 OR FEWER CORE MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE
- GOLDx1PRIZE TBA
- SILVERx2PRIZE TBA
- BRONZEx3PRIZE TBA
GUEST JUDGES
- Osama Dorias
Lead Gameplay Designer, Brass Lion Entertainment
- Amanda Farough
Narrative Designer & Game Writer
- Marco Conrad
CEO, Indiesquire
- Philomena Schwab
Co-founder, Stray Fawn Studio