Depending on the time of year, we receive a large number of game submissions. Our goal is to review every one of them and respond to each designer who takes the time to share their work with us. That said, we’re not able to spend an hour on every project, and we unfortunately can’t read through all the full rulebooks we receive.

What matters most to us is the overall concept of your game, not every detail of the rules. That’s why a 3-to-5-minute video explaining the key mechanics and core idea is the best way to present your project. It helps us quickly understand whether your game fits what we’re looking for.

No need for a polished or professional video, just keep it clear and to the point, and highlight what makes your game stand out. If the concept catches our eye, we’ll be happy to dive deeper into the rules and test the prototype.

Submissions without a video are much less likely to be considered, even if the game is strong.

Festivals are the perfect opportunity to connect with us in person. There are two main events each year where we focus specifically on reviewing prototypes: the Cannes International Games Festival (FIJ) in February, and the professional festival in Vichy in September.

During these events, we dedicate our time to meeting designers and playtesting their prototypes.

These in-person meetings are essential, they allow us to get to know the designer and, more importantly, to truly experience the game. Reading the rules is one thing, but a game is all about the feeling it creates, and only a live play session can really bring that to life. We do not review games via Tabletop Simulator or other online platforms, as they often distort the actual gameplay experience.

However, meeting slots are limited. We receive a large number of submissions and unfortunately cannot meet with everyone. That’s why a video is essential: it gives us a first impression and helps us decide whether a meeting would be relevant.

We strongly recommend sending your submission as early as possible — slots tend to fill up several weeks in advance. In fact, we usually begin receiving proposals two months before each event.

We receive many submissions each year, but we carefully select only one or two games annually. This limited choice reflects our commitment to supporting each creation over the long term.

For us, publishing a game isn’t just about bringing it to market, it’s about building a strong and lasting launch, both in stores and online, to ensure the game doesn’t fade away just weeks after release. That’s why each selection is the result of deep consideration, both of the game’s potential and of our ability to stand behind it for the long run.

We kindly ask that each designer submit only one game at a time. When several prototypes are sent together, it often gives the impression of ideas still in development, not quite ready. That’s not what we’re looking for. We much prefer a single, well-thought-out, tested, and refined game over a batch of unfinished concepts.

We also pay close attention to originality. We’re looking for games that bring something new, not just another twist on what’s already out there. A strong theme, a fresh mechanic, or a standout idea will always have a better chance of catching our eye.

To ensure a fair and thorough review, we consider one submission per designer, in the order received. If multiple games are submitted at once, only the first one will be reviewed.

Thank you for your understanding, and for trusting us with the best of your work.