Timeline
We’ve outlined the key stages in the competition below.
Please note: All dates are subject to change if due to events out of our control.
THE 2016 SCHEDULE
STAGE 1: First Round
| DATE | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| April 12th 2016 | Challenge officially launched. Submission open for teams to enter their initial concepts. |
| June 20th 2016 | First round submission closes |
| June 23rd 2016 | First round judging – expert judges look at ALL submissions and create a longlist. |
STAGE 2: Second Round
| DATE | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| June 24th 2016 | Longlisted teams notified and relevant DeePoon hardware sent. Teams have c.4 weeks to port their game to DeePoon hardware and polish it for submission. |
| July 14th 2016 | Second round submission closes |
| July 15th 2016 | Second Round judging to create final shortlist |
STAGE 3: Final Round + ChinaJoy Trip
| DATE | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| July 15th 2016 | Shortlisted teams notified and final arrangements made for trip to Shanghai |
| July 26th 2016 | Shortlisted teams arrive in Shanghai |
| July 27th 2016 | Shortlisted teams visit DeePoon office for the Challenge Roadshow. |
| July 28th 2016 | Teams attend ChinaJoy and exhibit their games on DeePoon booth |
| July 29th 2016 | Winners announced at ceremony on show floor in ChinaJoy |
| July 30th 2016 | Teams return home |
Please note: We reserve the right to modify these dates if circumstances dictate. All submitting teams will be notified of changes.