Cardboard Edison’s List of Active Board Game Design Contests
July / August 2026 Bi-Monthly 24 Hour Design Challenge
Host: BoardGameGeek
Deadline: August 31
Design restrictions: the contest’s prompt is “draw”
Judges: BGG community
Prizes: GeekGold
Host: Hippodice
Deadline: submissions will be open August 15 through September 5
Design restrictions: games must play in less than 90 minutes
Judges: industry participants
Prizes: none
2026 Wargame Print and Play Game Design Contest
Host: BoardGameGeek
Deadline: October 1
Design restrictions: wargames
Judges: BGG community
Prizes: GeekGold
2026 54-Card Game Design Contest
Host: BoardGameGeek
Deadline: October 16
Design restrictions: no more than 54 cards
Judges: BGG community
Prizes: GeekGold
Host: People of Play
Deadline: October 25
Design restrictions: toys and games invented by children ages 6 to 18
Judges: industry participants
Host: The Game Crafter
Deadline: November 2
Design restrictions: clear PVC cards
Judges: industry participant
Prizes: $250 of shop credit and more
Host: studiogiochi
Deadline: February 28, 2027
Design restrictions: none
Judges: industry participants
Prizes: €3,500 advance on future royalties
