MANU VIDEO GAME MAKER CONTEST

MANU is proud to introduce its very first game contest! Simply download MANU for free, create you game, send us a link to download it and you will get a chance to win 1 000 USD! See detailed rules of contest below. Looking forward to seeing your great work.

MANU Video Game Maker is a powerful tool that allows you to create custom games with zero lines of code. Users don’t have to stick to traditional coding — any gameplay features, mechanics and cutscenes are made with a user-friendly animation panel. MANU was made to simplify the development of 3D games. 

The main goal of MANU is removing all the obstacles between talent and audience. It means no coding and no studying. Anyone willing to make games can start creating right now — the basic toolkit includes all essential features to create gaming tech demos. Video game enthusiasts can use timeline and triggers to animate their logic, based on a player's movement and other interactions. It’s quite easy and fun.

PRIZES

1st place – 1 000 USD

2nd place – 500 USD

3rd place – 250 USD

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I participate?

Yes! MANU is being made with a purpose of deleting any obstacle between talent and technology. If you have a great idea, just download MANU and show it to the world. Yes, you do not need to code. At all.

How to submit my game?

Simply upload your build to Dropbox or your favorite file sharing service and send us a link on MANU official Discord channel.

You can upload either exported version of your game or completed MANU project.

What are requirements for contested games?

• The game must have a minimum overall gameplay time of over 5 minutes. The longer gameplay is, the better chances are there for you to win!
• The game must have in-game sounds.
• The game must have a finale or winning condition.
• The game cannot be an exact copy of any already existing game.
• It would be a plus if your game has a cutscene. The cutscene do not need to be story-based but should demonstrate your skills in creating a cutscene in MANU.
• Any game assets must either be yours, or you should either permission or license (including creative commons license) to use them for your game.

Is there specific game genre requirement? Or theme?

No genre or theme requirement whatsoever. Make any game you like, but mind that MANU does not offer multiplayer support at the moment.

When can I submit my game?

The contest is on and we accept new submissions until May.

Which engine I can use for creating my game?

You need to use MANU to create your game.

Is it for teams or individuals?

Anyone and everyone.

Will you provide artwork and/or sound assets?

No, we are only offering you MANU Alpha no-coding technology as a basis for your contest game. Any game assets you need to create yourself or have necessary permissions from the owners.

What is my game become bigger and I cannot complete it in good time?

You are allowed to submit first episode of your full future game, as long it is following contest requirements.

Where can I ask questions or find support?

Please, contact us at our Discord channel.

How do you determine winners?

MANU team will carefully review every submission and select the best ones in terms of design and skill of usage MANU technology. Please, check out full contest guidelines to know more.

When will you announce contest results?

We will announce results on August 21, 12pm CET on this page, and also on MANU official social channels .

How can I get my prize?

Prize funds will be wired to your PayPal account. Shortly after all winners announced, we will communicate with winners to arrange it.

Are there any other rules?

Manu 1st Contest has an Inclusiveness Policy & Code of Conduct and expects all participants to abide by it.

MANU 1.1 official trailer

For more demos please refer to our YouTube channel and our Showcase.

In conclusion:

1) Join us on Discord 

2) Share your games, demos and prototypes #MadeWithMANU

3) See the full terms and conditions on MANU Game Jam competition page 

4) Win epic prizes — up to 1 000 USD!