MITS FAQ

Q: I’M INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING MY INDIE GAME. WHAT DO I NEED TO SUBMIT?

Please submit the form found on our Apply page, which generally is live in September-October each year! If we have further questions or concerns, or if you wish to sell copies of the game at your table, we will reach out to you via your preferred contact method.

If you have additional questions about the application, please contact us at MITS@magfest.org.

Q: WHAT DO I RECEIVE IF I’M ACCEPTED INTO THE SHOWCASE?

Each team will be guaranteed a Demo area nearby the main Tabletop free play area.  This will be on a first come first serve basis, and we ask that the area be cleared at the end of each day to allow us to convert it to additional free play tables.

Q: WILL THERE BE A SAFE SPACE TO STORE MATERIALS OVER NIGHT?

We will be able to offer a space to store your game and other belongings that is out of the way, but this will not be able to be locked or watched.  We highly recommend that you bring your materials back to your room with you during our off hours.

Q: IF I’M ACCEPTED, WHAT IS REQUIRED FROM ME?

You will be required to have yourself or someone from your team at your table during MAGFest, roughly from 10am to 6pm from Thursday to Sunday with Sunday being a half day. Specific hours will be given if accepted to the showcase. 

Q: WILL I BE GUARANTEED A HOTEL ROOM AT THE GAYLORD NATIONAL RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER?

You will be able to purchase one room at the Gaylord for use by your team, before rooms are released to the public.  

Q: WILL SUBMISSIONS AND RELATED MATERIALS BE KEPT PRIVATE UNTIL MAGFEST, OR WILL THEY BE REVEALED PUBLICLY BEFORE THIS TIME?

Games that have made it into the showcase will be announced in November each year. 

Q: WILL GAMES SUBMITTED TO THE SHOWCASE REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED BY THE TIME OF THE SHOWCASE?

Yes, we ask that the game be in a playable state to allow for attendees to experience them.

Q: HOW DO YOU DETERMINE WHO IS IN THE SHOWCASE?

Our team of judges will evaluate your entry. Those evaluations will be used to determine if the game is accepted to the showcase.

Q: IF I’M ACCEPTED, CAN I UPDATE MY GAME’S INFORMATION, PICTURES, VIDEO, ETC?

Yes, if updated prior to the announcements that go out in November! 

Have a question not answered here? Please contact us at MITS@magfest.org.