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Virtual

June 2022

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About Developers Zone

A competition that contributes to motivating entrepreneurs in the field of electronic games to develop games that compete with global games for smartphones, targeting single game companies to facilitate expansion and access to local and global markets.

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Objectives
  • Support the Gaming industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Encourage entrepreneurs and local startups in the gaming industry.
  • Empower game developers.
  • Create a global network of game developers and entrepreneurs.
  • Facilitate the growth of those participating, and provide countless opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
smartphone
Specifically developed for smartphones
Create
Created by yourself or with a team
playable
A playable game that is ready to be played by everyone
language
The game should be in Arabic or English
Program Meetups
Final Ceremony

Developers Zone winners announcement

 

KPIs of First Edition
1
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Saudi Riyals of Competition Prizes
1000
Participants
100
Nominated Game
26
Participated Country
10
Winners
8
Workshops
Your Journey
01

8th Jul, 2021

Registration
02

22nd Aug, 2021

Training
03

2nd Sep, 2021

Voting
04

10th Oct, 2021

Final Ceremony
Prizes
1
$15,000

First Place

2
$14,000

Second Place

1
$12,000

Third Place

2
$11,000

Fourth Place

1
$9,000

Fifth Place

2
$7,500

Sixth Place

1
$6,500

Best Design

2
$6,500

Best Story

1
$6,500

Best Visual Effects 

2
$6,500

Best Sound Effects

FAQs

Both Arabic and English, and your game must be in either both or one of the languages.

Absolutely, as long as your game is complete and is ready for play and review by our judges.

Unfortunately, this competition is for mobile games only.

Yes, the video is needed, as well as the screenshots. Please submit a short clip of 60-120 seconds max showcasing your game. You can use Loom to record and upload your video.

Yes, all qualified game will be posted on our website for everyone to view and read up on, and hopefully, vote for!

No, winners will be chosen based on both the public voting as well as the evaluation made by our judges.

No, this competition is open for all the creative developers around the world!

Games qualified to move onto the competition must meet all our criteria, and then begin the public voting and evaluation by our judges.

The workshops will be presented virtually via Zoom, and all qualified participants will be notified via email later on.

We will inform all qualified participants via email.

You can reach us at info@thedev.zone

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