Competitions

The Take My Money Award

What is it This Award recognises a game mechanic or original design that demonstrates a fun and engaging experience. Finalists will do a live digital presentation session to a set of publishers. The purpose of this award is… Read More

The Oi Oi Oi Award

What is it: The Oi Oi Oi Award recognises the overall excellence of design in a game. The award is judged on a game’s mechanics, playability, balance and fun. The game must have a clear and well presented… Read More

Past Competitions: The Whipper Snapper Award

What is it: Open to a game designer aged 20 and under. The Whipper Snapper Award recognises a complete tabletop game that an individual has made within Australia. The purpose of this award is to encourage healthy and… Read More

The Mate Award

What is it: The Mate Award recognises an individual that has contributed to the Australian Tabletop Industry. The winner will have shown leadership through collaboration and sharing of knowledge and skills to others. The purpose of this award… Read More

Past Competitions: Showbag Design Challenge

TGDA is proud to be supporting local designers to showcase their skills and get their name out to the gaming public via PAX AUS. At PAX Aus every year, TGDA sells showbags containing information on the group, content… Read More

Past Competitions: Prototype Concept Competition

What is it: The Prototype Concept Competition is designed to push designers to find something unique. It is easy to use a general mechanic within your game design – but hard to make stand out, interesting, or different…. Read More