I’m from a country not eligible to enter. Can I still submit?
Unfortunately we can’t consider your submission if the contest isn't available in your country as you wouldn't meet the eligibility criteria set out in the Terms and Conditions.
I'm from an eligible country but my publisher is not. Can I still submit?
You - as the developer of the game - are the one who needs to enter and you are the one who needs to be based in one of the eligible countries and meet the eligibility criteria.
I am under 18 years old. Can I enter the contest?
Unfortunately you have to be at least 18 years old at the time of entering the contest to be eligible.
Do I need to have employees to enter the contest?
No, you can be an individual. Or if you are a business you must not have more than 50 full time employees and must not be a publicly listed company.
I entered previous editions of the Google Play | Indie Games Contest/Showcase. Am I allowed to enter this year?
Yes, you're welcome to enter again as long as you meet all the eligibility criteria, including having developed and published a new game on Google Play after 7 May 2019.
If I enter now, will I be able to edit my submission later?
You can edit your submission until 2 March 2020.
Can I submit more than one game?
Yes, there is no submissions limit per developer. You will however need to submit each game separately.
When will you start trying out the games that were submitted?
We will start reviewing submissions as soon as we get them, however you have until the end of the submission period to make sure your game is in top shape and free of bugs; any updates to the game(s) after the submission period ends on 2 March 2020 will not be considered.
I submitted a game. When will I know if I’ve been shortlisted?
We will announce the finalists in March. You’ll receive an email about it; make sure to also follow our Google Play Developer social channels.
What if I’m shortlisted but can’t make it to the showcase event in Warsaw, do I still have a chance to win some of the other prizes?
If you don’t showcase and pitch, then you can’t win any of the higher prizes.
