Announcement: Schedule for the Hippodice Competition 2026
The 36th Hippodice Competition is about to begin – and we are excited to share the timeline with you! This way, you’ll have all the important dates in view and can plan accordingly.
Starting August 17, 2025, we will once again be accepting your unpublished game ideas – initially in digital form.
The submission deadline for the application phase is September 21, 2025.
Until the grand final round in March 2026, your games will go through multiple testing phases, receive detailed feedback, and have the chance to be discovered by publishers.
🕒 New: Playtime Limit
This year, there is an important change: The pure playtime of your prototype (excluding explanation time) may not exceed 90 minutes. Please keep this in mind when preparing and submitting your entry!
💡 Why Participation is Worthwhile:
- Feedback from experienced test groups
- Contacts with numerous publishers
- Potential publication by publishers
- International visibility for your game idea
📅 All Dates & Information
Please observe the terms of participation.
The application form will be activated at the start of the application phase.