Registration for Bit1 2026 is open!
We are thrilled to announce that the Bit1 Competition is back for the ninth year! This is your chance to showcase your talent, take your game to the next level and connect with industry professionals!
The application form is now open and will close on Sunday, 22.2. at 23:59. Check out the competition rules, and PreBits and the Finale for more info!
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What's Bit1?
Bit1 is a student game development competition consisting of preliminary rounds called PreBits and the Bit1 Finale. The PreBits are held in several cities across Finland. The competition offers students the opportunity to present their games to an industry jury, receive professional feedback, and network with industry professionals.
In both the PreBits and the Finale, teams pitch their game and present their core loop video. The judges evaluate the games based on commercial potential, technical execution and quality, and uniqueness. The winning team(s) from each PreBit advance to the Bit1 Finale, where the competition follows the same structure and evaluation criteria. Please note, that the competition is in English!
Prizes
- All teams advancing to the final will receive mentoring from industry professionals before the Bit1 Finale.
- Pride and glory!
- The winner of Bit1 will be awarded a trophy on the stage of the Finnish Game Awards!