Micro Game Contest

Challenge

Can you create a fun game that fits on a single player card?

What's in it for you?

  • Winning games, including your by-line, will be used by Central Michigan University Press when they attend gaming conventions and speak with industry professionals. 
  • Choice of 1 of the Central Michigan University Press games 
  • Gift bag of CMU gaming swag

Who can enter? 

  • Anyone affiliated with CMU, the CMU community, or Mount Pleasant.

Submission information

Submit digital files of play-tested and contest ready games to clgs@cmich.edu. Deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025.

Rules

  • The game must be wholly original and the work of the designer.
  • The game, including all of the rules, must fit on a single side of a standard playing card (2.5x3.5 inches); orientation is up to the designer.
  • The game may use additional components as long as they are readily and easily accessible, e.g. coins, pens, paper.
  • Images are encouraged but not required.
  • No font smaller than size 6 (If the judges can’t read it to play, they can’t judge it to win).
  • Themes should be no more scandalous than a PG rating.
  • No QR codes or URLs – the game should be playable even if a webpage changes.
  • Avoid using specific apps because they may not be available on all devices and may change.
  • Include a name and by-line for the game.