The Fukuoka Game Industry Promotion Organization (GFF, Kyushu University, and Fukuoka City) has announced the 20th Fukuoka Game Contest, “GFF AWARD 2027,” designed to nurture future game creators, and has opened submissions for the contest.
Starting in 2027, new benefits for winners will include “promotional support for their works” and invitations to exclusive roundtable discussions with the judges.
The 20th Fukuoka Game Contest “GFF AWARD 2027” Is Official! A Chance for Future Game Creators to Spread Their Wings
第20回福岡ゲームコンテスト
「GFF AWARD 2027」開催決定＆作品募集開始！今年は受賞作品の「作品宣伝サポート」や
審査員との限定座談会など新たな特典も✨みなさまのチャレンジをお待ちしています！
詳しくはHPをご覧ください👀#GFFAWARD2027#ゲームコンテストhttps://t.co/ZpdVfx7HPE pic.twitter.com/TIkajA1TIh— GFF (@GFF_PR) September 1, 2026
The 20th Fukuoka Game Contest “GFF AWARD 2027,” aimed at nurturing future game creators, has been confirmed!
With over 10,000 entries submitted across all four categories to date, this contest has garnered significant attention from young game creators nationwide.
Along with the announcement of the event, the call for entries has begun as of Tuesday, September 1, 2026!
What are the categories and prize money for the “GFF AWARD 2027”? New benefits for winners will be added starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, which marks the 20th anniversary of the contest, new benefits for winners will be introduced.
Winners of the Grand Prize and Excellence Award in the Game Software Category will receive “Promotional Support” to help publicize their winning entries, as well as invitations to exclusive roundtable discussions with judges and guest judges.
From promoting your work to gaining insights that will shape your future as a creator, the “GFF AWARD 2027” offers even more opportunities for new challenges after you win.
This is a chance for the next generation of game creators to bring innovative works to the world!
[Awards / Prizes] Game Software Category
- Grand Prize: 300,000 yen cash prize; Work Promotion Support (3 sessions); Exclusive roundtable discussion with judges and guest judges
- Excellence Award (Multiple Entries): 50,000 yen cash prize, promotional support for the work (1 session), exclusive roundtable discussion with judges and guest judges
[Awards / Prizes] Other Categories
- Excellence Award (multiple entries): 50,000 yen
Categories / Submission Deadlines
- 1. Game Graphics & Art Category (including AI category) / Game Concept Category: Until 11:59 PM on Monday, November 16, 2026
- 2. Game Software Category: Until 11:59 PM on Wednesday, January 6, 2027
For entry guidelines for each category and contest details, please refer to the “GFF AWARD 2027” Application Overview on the Fukuoka Game Industry Promotion Organization website.
Archived footage of the “GFF AWARD 2026” final judging is now available! Including presentations from the Game Software Category
Archived footage from the 2026 contest is now available on the Fukuoka Game Industry Promotion Organization’s official YouTube channel.
In addition to presentations of four entries in the Game Software Category, you can watch footage of the final judging session and see the winning entries from each category!
Why not watch the 2026 footage to prepare for your "GFF AWARD 2027" submission?
Submissions for the "GFF AWARD 2027" are now being accepted, starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
This is a chance for up-and-coming game creators to showcase their work!
For contest details, check the "GFF AWARD 2027" Submission Guidelines.
| Event Overview | |||
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| Name | The 20th Fukuoka Game Contest “GFF AWARD 2027” | ||
| Eligibility | Students, schoolchildren, and amateur creators | ||
| Categories | Game Graphics & Art Category (including AI Category) / Game Concept Category (Deadline: Monday, November 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM) Game Software Category (Deadline: Wednesday, January 6, 2027, at 11:59 PM) |
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| Awards & Prize Money | Game Software Category Grand Prize (1 entry) | Prize Money: 300,000 yen Promotional Support for the Winning Entry (3 sessions) Exclusive Roundtable Discussion with Judges and Guest Judges |
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| Game Software Category: Excellence Award (Multiple Entries) | Prize money: 50,000 yen Promotional support for the entry (1 session) Exclusive roundtable discussion with judges and guest judges |
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| Other Categories: Excellence Award (Multiple Entries) | Prize of 50,000 yen | ||
| Announcement of Award-Winning Entries | Scheduled for Saturday, March 20, 2027 | ||
| Judges | Akihiro Hino, President and CEO, Level-5, Inc. Hiroshi Matsuyama, Representative Director, CyberConnect2, Inc. Chikako Yamakura, President and CEO, Ganbarion, Inc. Hiroyuki Matsukuma, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University *In addition, representatives from GFF member companies and special guest judges are expected to participate. |
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