Wannabe Board Game Designer

NOTE: The submission period has been extended from original date to 26th June 2026.

Main requirements (key rules excerpt from the actual contest rules)

• Games submitted must use 18 cards and must be poker size (3 ½ x 2 ½ inches). Cards may be double-sided. 

• The game is to be used in conjunction with a single normal deck of playing cards.

• Except for the 18 cards and the deck of poker cards – only a pad and pencil for scorekeeping is allowed; no other outside bits and pieces may be used. 

• Any game mechanic, with the exception of legacy games (so no destroying, coloring on, or changing cards), may be used.

• Game can be used with any standard deck of poker cards (different backs).

•  You may submit up to two games (this includes any co-designs with their name on it). 

Submission material required:

• A 3 minute video overview of how your game is played
• PDF rules and PDF of your game

The Prize for 1st place: $100

Source: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ai8IGnXFJxfCbaQPt42Yp9Qn7bvebC5fSomHeprqQbA/edit?tab=t.0