What is Proto ATL?
A gathering of designers, publishers, playtesters and anyone interested in learning about board game design. Games in all stages of completion are welcome. You’ll have the opportunity to play test your designs many times throughout the weekend. Network and create new business contacts and friends!
Who should attend?
DESIGNERS
If you are a game designer looking to get professional feedback from published designers and publishers, there is no better place to get that valuable information!
PLAY TESTERS
Interested in learning more about game design? Come with nothing but an interest and you will leave inspired!
PUBLISHERS
This is THE PLACE to find your next game to publish. We bring the designers to you in one place so that you can focus on finding your next big hit.
ARTISTS, WRITERS, DISTRIBUTORS, PRODUCERS, MORE!
If you are in the game industry, this is THE place to be to network with everyone. Show a display of your artwork! Game maker? Show your product!
How does it work?
Proto ATL uses a free-flowing, protospiel-type format. Buy a badge, enter the ballroom, sit at a table, and either layout your prototype to play, or sit down to join a game. Play your game for 20-30 minutes, then play someone else's!
We encourage you to bring sell sheets and signage, and to list your prototype on our online database.
There is no formal structure to the event, other than having a room filled with tables for everyone to use. Of course, taking time to network, talk shop, grab a meal, etc., with those you meet is highly encouraged as well.
We will have a schedule of seminars and workshops, plus networking and dine-together events!
PRIZE DETAILS
1st place:
$1000 META ad spend on Adfound
GF Organic Marketing Package (top banner placement, newsletter)
Premium Support + project consultation with CEO of Awaken Realms & Gamefound
2nd place:
$500 META ad spend on Adfound
Premium Support
3rd place:
$200 META ad spend on Adfound
Premium Support
CONTEST DETAILS
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Contestants should upload their prototype sell-sheet on the Proto ATL tabletop.events website.
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Fill out the Big Design Star form through the button below.
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Eligibility rules:
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Prototype must not be under offer for publications with an established Publisher
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The winner must agree to sell on Gamefound
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Winning prizes may not be transferred to another person or used on a different game besides that which won the Proto ATL design award.
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Participants must purchase a Designer Badge for Proto ATL 2025.
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Prizes awarded must be used by May 2026.
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
With gratitude to our attendees, we share these comments
“Where you go when your design has graduated from protospiel”
- S. Vesci
THANK YOU TO THESE PROTO ATL SPONSORS!
