If you’re busy developing Flash games this month, you’re in luck because there are lots of opportunities out there to win big in Flash game contests. To help you out, I’ve compiled a short list of the Flash games contests going on across the Web for you to check out! They’re sorted in order from whichever deadlines are coming up first.
Flash 4K Game Competition
Contest dates: February 6, 2009 – March 9, 2009
Prize Amount: $100 in prizes, $50 cash to the first place winner
Learn More: Gamepoetry Blog
Whosegame contest on Serious Games
Contest dates: December 8, 2008 – March 31, 2009
Prize Amount: 8,500 Euros, 5,000 Euros to the first place winner
Learn More: http://www.whosegame.com/contestcard.php?contest=51
Whirled Flash Game Developer Challenge
Contest dates: Rolling entry period, submissions due March 31, 2009
Prize Amount: $25,000 in prizes, $7,500 to the first place winner
Learn More: http://www.whirled.com/#landing-gamecontest
World of 3D Flash Game Contest, by Mochi Media and Fresspin3D
Contest dates: January 12, 2009 – April 3, 2009
Prize Amount: $20,000 in prizes, $7,000 to the first place winner
Learn More: http://www.mochiads.com/contest
Belugerin Flash Games Contest 2009
Contest dates: January 26, 2009 – April 30, 2009
Prize Amount: $800 in prizes, $250 to the first place winner
Learn More: http://www.belugerinstudios.com/
Before you enter any of these contests, make sure you read the contest rules carefully, as there are good and bad competitions out there. Read How To Be a Winner at Flash Game Contests for some ideas on what to look out for.
Did I miss any big contests going on around now? Let me know and I’ll add to the list :)
For those of you who are interested in more discussion about how to make money from your games and other topics near and dear to the Flash games community, check out Flash Gaming Summit coming on March 22.
