GAME JAM: COMPETE FOR A $3000 PRIZE POOL & GET PUBLISHED

For casual, hybrid casual, and hypercasual mobile game developers Appodeal Accelerator is hosting a Game Jam onhttps://itch.io/jam/appodeal-accelerator-game-jam to find fresh ideas. Build a prototype, submit your game, and if it tests well, you could win a cash prize and join the Appodeal Accelerator, a program that helps developers turn prototypes into successful commercial games. 

Prize Pool: $3000

• 1st Place: $1500
• 2nd Place: $1000
• 3rd Place: $500

Prizes will be awarded by the Appodeal Accelerator to games that demonstrate strong test metrics (such as Retention, playtime and etc.) and are selected for publishing.

Why join?
The top 3 solo developers or teams will be invited to the Appodeal Accelerator, where you’ll receive support including a covered UA budget,  expert guidance, access to a community of fellow developers and availability to grow new empire.

Timeline

• Jam start: Submissions open on 17.09.2025
• Deadline: 23.09.2025
• Duration: 7 days

Results

• Potential apps will be chosen to complete the Appodeal Accelerator Test. The top 3 games, eligible for signing a publishing contract with Appodeal Accelerator, will receive a reward.
• Winners will be announced on the November 14.
• Results will be posted on the https://itch.io/jam/appodeal-accelerator-game-jam and shared on Appodeal’s LinkedIn and X.
• Winners will be contacted directly by the Appodeal Accelerator to arrange prize transfer.
• Rewards are available for Appodeal users only. An Appodeal account will be created (if not existing) for the Appodeal Accelerator Test, and the prize will be credited to that account. Funds credited to the Appodeal account can be withdrawn by the winner to a personal or company bank account (or via other payout methods supported by Appodeal).

Disclaimer:

Winners are responsible for any taxes, fees, or other obligations arising from receiving the prize.
Developers retain all rights to their submissions. By entering, participants grant Appodeal Accelerator a non-exclusive license to use submission materials for evaluation and promotional purposes of the Game Jam.
Appodeal Accelerator reserves the right to disqualify entries that violate third-party rights or fail to meet requirements. itch.io is not involved in prize administration. Participation is at the entrant’s own risk.

Join the Appodeal Accelerator Game Jam, win cash, get noticed, and grow your game with expert support and publishing opportunities.