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Norwegian Game Awards

is back for

2027

When?
Date is coming
 
Where?
Trondheim Spektrum
Join our Discord – meet the teams, get updates first, and be part of NGA
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What is NGA?

Norway's largest game development competition for students! An opportunity to be creative, show your game and connect with the industry.

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Ever wanted to show your own game? Norweigan Game Awards is your chance!
Participant roadmap to NGA 2027
Here is our step- by- step guide

Prior to NGA

Get working on your game!

It will come a deadline

Sign up for NGA 2027

You can sign up alone or with your team, it only takes a few seconds!

Registration is closed

A short video (5-10 seconds) showcasing gameplay or trailer.

It will come a deadline

Send in a preview

It will come a deadline

Make sure your game is uploaded to the NGA26 itch.io. See §1.7 for more information.

Last day to submit your game
Submit to itch.io →
Welcome to NGA 2027!

Meet the other contestants and attend workshops with our partners and investors

Date is coming | NGA First Day

Networking Night
Show off your game, get feedback, play games by other contestants and have fun!

Date is coming | NGA Second Day

GameExpo
Award Ceremony

The nominees and winners in each category will be announced

Unsure about anything?

Make sure to read our participant rules

Award Categories 

These are the different prices participants can be nominated for.

The jury will focus on the game's performance in every category

See requirements

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The prize to win!

Game of the Year

Best overall game execution

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Best Gameplay Design

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Most creative and functional game mechanics.

The jury will focus on:

  • Creativity and innovation in game mechanics

  • Execution and functionality of the game mechanics

See requirements

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Gamer's Choice Award

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The Audience votes on their favorite game.

The votes will be open for attendees at the Expo.

See requirements

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Best Visual Design

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Best execution of visual art and design.

The jury will focus on:

  • Self-designed art and graphics (In game and promotional material)

  • Character models and objects used in the game

  • Animations

See requirements

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Best Audio Design

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Best overall sound and music experience.

The jury will focus on:

  • Self-designed music and sound

  • Sound effects

  • Background music/sound (ambience)

See requirements

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Most Innovative Game

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Most unique and creative use of game technology.

The jury will focus on:

  • Games that stand out in a crowd

  • Platform

  • Utilization of game technology in new arenas (Health, Education, Training, etc.)

See requirements

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Best Narrative

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Most compelling narrative in any form imaginable.

The jury will focus on:

  • Games with a compelling story

  • How the game’s vision is expressed

  • The game’s ability to provoke emotions 

  • The game’s atmosphere

See requirements

KickAss Award

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The game with the biggest potential to acheive comercial success.

The jury will focus on:

  • the team or dev's ambition to work together for game success

  • desire to become professional game developers

See requirements

Previous Winners
2026
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Defend your fireplace, craft, build and explore in a mysterious world while you elevate your abilities until you can eventually defeat all evil. 

This Time

Game of the Year 2026

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Rules and guidelines for participants

§1 GENERAL

Overall rules and conditions for participating in NGA

§2 TECHNOLOGY

Technical requirements for game entries

§3 PARTICIPATION

Team composition requirements

Want more information?

Read the full Participant Guidelines

Do you have any questions?
We are here to help!
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