Publisher-Designer Speed Dating

Get your game in front of publishers.

Applications for Speed Dating in 2024 will open 1st March.

Friday 31st May 2024 18.00 to 20.00

The UK Games Expo Speed-Dating is an opportunity for invited games designers to pitch their game to publishers. Designers will see a different publisher every 5 minutes.

The session will comprise of 12-15 pitches. There will be a short break in the middle.

The designers will be invited on the strength of a sell sheet and a brief summary that the publishers will have the opportunity to review and short list before the Expo.

We guarantee to invite every publisher’s first choice of designer and as many others as possible. Be aware however that only 12-15 designs are selected from normally over 100 entrants.

After the speed dating is over, Publishers will have the opportunity to discuss designs further and make arrangements to follow up designs there are interested in. There is also a Networking event planned for that Friday evening.

Requirements:

- Must have a prototype ready for play

- Must have a rule sheet submitted for the prototype by 30th April 2024

- Must have a sell sheet submitted for the prototype by 30th April 2024

- Must be able to attend UK Games Expo on Friday 31st May. (Online participation is not possible.)

APPLICATIONS ARE NOT YET OPEN FOR THIS EVENT DO NOT SEND IN FILES NOW.

Publishers we need you!

We are looking for expressions of interest from Publishers wishing to take part in the Speed Dating.

Publishers should be in a position to be able consider development of designs and potential future publication.