Teams enter the competition by submitting details via our Web site, including a one-page PDF and the URL of a YouTube video. Submissions will open at 8:00 AM PDT on April 10, 2016 and will close at 11:50AM PDT on April 17, 2016. Entries will be submitted online using the submittal form on this website>. You should click here to subscribe to the GameMakers maillist to be apprised of the progress of the site and the event.

Video details:
• The video should be 3 to 5 minutes long.
• It should demonstrate the gameplay experience.
• The video and/or YouTube page should make clear the name of the game.
• Video introduction, narration, and “talking heads” are permitted, but should not be at the expense of demonstrating game play.
• The video must not be modified after the submission is made.

A one-page PDF document which provides an overview of the game is also required. A template is shown here. This one-pager should include the following elements and must not use a font smaller than 9 point:
• Title and one-sentence game description (“elevator pitch”)
• List of team members and their colleges or universities, with contact emails.
• Target platform and target audience.
• One-paragraph gameplay summary.
• Brief list of key features and game objective(s).
• One or more examples of game art.
• One faculty member name and email address and primary school affiliation.
• Web link for YouTube video (further information about game, game download, development team, etc. may be added to YouTube video page).
• The game must reasonably be expected to receive a rating of either “E” or “T” from the Entertainment Software Rating Board [ESRB], based on ESRB’s criteria as of the announcement date of this showcase.