Wannabe Board Game Designer

Designoween 2026 is a board game design contest organized by Dunstin’s Designer Den where you should create a complete, playable spooky-themed game using just 18 cards.

• Eligible entries will be evaluated using the published judging rubric.
• Judges may consider the submitted game, rules, presentation, community feedback, and recorded play sessions when permitted by the contest format.
• Community ratings may inform judging but do not replace the official judging process unless the contest description explicitly states otherwise.
• Judge scores and organizer decisions are final except when a verified rules or scoring error affected the result.

Finalists due Dec 1, 2026 and final results due Dec 2, 2026

Judging rubric
Each criterion is scored 1 to 5. Weights show how much each one counts.

Judging rubric

• Gameplay and decisions 35%
• Rules clarity 10%
• Originality 25%
• Balance and replayability 15%
• Fit with the brief 15%

Source: https://dustinsdesignerden.com/competitions/designoween-2026