Pixel Game Maker Awards
Pixel Game Maker Awards
Pixel Game Maker Awards
Pixel Game Maker Awards (PGMA) is a pixel art and game development contest for game devs age 13-21.
Pixel Game Maker Awards (PGMA) is a pixel art and game development contest for game devs age 13-21.
Pixel Game Maker Awards (PGMA) is a pixel art and game development contest for game devs age 13-21.
More details about PGMA Season 8 are on the way. Stay tuned for updates!
More details about PGMA Season 8 are on the way. Stay tuned for updates!
More details about PGMA Season 8 are on the way. Stay tuned for updates!
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About PGMA
How do I apply?
Fill out the application form (to be announced) and link a profile showing your previous work. The first 100 approved applicants get in (it may be up to 102 based on team distribution).
How do I apply?
Fill out the application form (to be announced) and link a profile showing your previous work. The first 100 approved applicants get in (it may be up to 102 based on team distribution).
How do I apply?
Fill out the application form (to be announced) and link a profile showing your previous work. The first 100 approved applicants get in (it may be up to 102 based on team distribution).
Who can join the contest?
Anyone between 13 and 21 years old can join, as long as you have some visible past experience or practice with whatever you will be doing (games, art, or music)!
Who can join the contest?
Anyone between 13 and 21 years old can join, as long as you have some visible past experience or practice with whatever you will be doing (games, art, or music)!
Who can join the contest?
Anyone between 13 and 21 years old can join, as long as you have some visible past experience or practice with whatever you will be doing (games, art, or music)!
How many people can be on my team?
Teams can have up to 3 members. If someone drops out during the contest, you can’t add new members. You can also work alone if you prefer!
How many people can be on my team?
Teams can have up to 3 members. If someone drops out during the contest, you can’t add new members. You can also work alone if you prefer!
How many people can be on my team?
Teams can have up to 3 members. If someone drops out during the contest, you can’t add new members. You can also work alone if you prefer!
How does the contest progress?
PGMA is elimination-style, consisting of 4 rounds within the season! Each round, about half the contestants are eliminated until one winner remains!
How does the contest progress?
PGMA is elimination-style, consisting of 4 rounds within the season! Each round, about half the contestants are eliminated until one winner remains!
How does the contest progress?
PGMA is elimination-style, consisting of 4 rounds within the season! Each round, about half the contestants are eliminated until one winner remains!
How long do I get to make my game?
Each round lasts 2-4 weeks, depending on the stage. This means it's very important not to overscope (we're not expecting the next Hollow Knight).
How long do I get to make my game?
Each round lasts 2-4 weeks, depending on the stage. This means it's very important not to overscope (we're not expecting the next Hollow Knight).
How long do I get to make my game?
Each round lasts 2-4 weeks, depending on the stage. This means it's very important not to overscope (we're not expecting the next Hollow Knight).
What kind of art is allowed?
All graphics must be pixel art. Other styles (like high-res bitmap art, voxels, or raster art) aren't allowed, though small elements may be exceptions.
What kind of art is allowed?
All graphics must be pixel art. Other styles (like high-res bitmap art, voxels, or raster art) aren't allowed, though small elements may be exceptions.
What kind of art is allowed?
All graphics must be pixel art. Other styles (like high-res bitmap art, voxels, or raster art) aren't allowed, though small elements may be exceptions.
Can I use AI art or music?
No way. Generative AI art or music is not accepted and will result in disqualification.
Can I use AI art or music?
No way. Generative AI art or music is not accepted and will result in disqualification.
Can I use AI art or music?
No way. Generative AI art or music is not accepted and will result in disqualification.
Where do I have to make my game?
Your games can be made with whatever program you want! But they must be shared on Scratch, itch.io, Newgrounds, or GameJolt (web playable with HTML). They must be directly playable through either of those websites.
Is there a cost to join?
Nope. The contest is completely free (forever)!
Is there a cost to join?
Nope. The contest is completely free (forever)!
Is there a cost to join?
Nope. The contest is completely free (forever)!
How does voting work?
The public will be able to vote on your games to support you during rounds 1 and 2, on top of separate rankings by the judges! Rounds 3 and 4 will be all up to the judges!
How does voting work?
The public will be able to vote on your games to support you during rounds 1 and 2, on top of separate rankings by the judges! Rounds 3 and 4 will be all up to the judges!
How does voting work?
The public will be able to vote on your games to support you during rounds 1 and 2, on top of separate rankings by the judges! Rounds 3 and 4 will be all up to the judges!
Are there prizes?
Currently, we're not offering a monetary prize, but winners get recognition and future roles:
1st place: Guest judge for up to 2 seasons.
2nd place: Guest judge for 1 season.
3rd place: Eligible to join next season.
Have a Question?
Most of our community discussions take place at the PGMA Studio on Scratch. Or, you can email us.
2025 Pixel Game Maker Awards, hosted by @ProbabIy_Not on Scratch
2025 Pixel Game Maker Awards, hosted by @ProbabIy_Not on Scratch
2025 Pixel Game Maker Awards, hosted by @ProbabIy_Not on Scratch