It looks like Korea Boardgames is holding a game design contest. Check out their post on BGG for more details!
2012 KBG Game Design Challenge
I. Topic Card Games
II. Jury Criteria
- Elegance (Easy rules that still provide interesting and engaging gameplay)
- Technical excellence (Well-rounded rules without loopholes or imbalances)
- High replay value
- Originality
III. Entry Conditions
- Both new and experienced authors may participate
- Only one game per author
- Only original, unpublished games
- No games that have been entered into other contests or submitted to a publisher
- Only games that mainly use cards
- A limited amount of other components is allowed
- The complete game must fit into a 127x170x55mm box
IV. Required Submission Content
- Complete rules (.pdf or .doc)
- 1-2 Pictures of the game in progress
- Game description (not more than one A4-page)
- Author Information Sheet with (scanned) signature
- Prototype (only if selected for the final round)
V. Prizes
- Place: 1000$
- Place: 400$
- Place: 200$
Excellent games that also fit our market requirements will be considered for publication at Korea Boardgames including a contract offer according to industry standards.
VI. Jury and Selection Process
- The Jury will consist of the Korea Boardgames Editorial Team.
- Jury decisions are final and there is no right of appeal
- No reason for elimination from the contest will be given
VII. Other Rules
- The rights to the games remain with the authors at all times.
- KBG is not to be held liable for any unsolicited mailings
- Entries that don’t fulfill the requirements outlined in section 3 of these rules will be disqualified
- In case of fraud by participants, KBG reserves the right to withdraw or reclaim prizes as appropriate
- Employees of KBG may not participate
- Submissions should be sent to: simon@koreaboardgames.com
VIII. Timeline
Phase 1: (9/18 - 10/14) Concept Submission
- 9/18 Start of Submission Period
- 10/10 End of Submission Period
- 10/14 Announcement of finalists
Phase 2: (10/14 - 11/7) Final Selection
- 10/14 - 10/22 Finalists send their prototypes (KBG will cover postage)
- 11/7 Winners are announced
