Win Your Place at PAX Rising with JMC!
Calling All JMC Game Creators
Are you ready to turn your game into the next big indie hit? JMC Academy is giving you the chance to showcase your playable MVP at PAX Rising - Australia’s biggest celebration of gaming and indie development!
What You’ll Win
1x PAX Rising Premium Indie Pod valued at up to $15,000
Launch your game at PAX Aus 2025 in Melbourne 10th-12th October 2025
3x PAX entry passes per day
JMC-funded Accommodation (for interstate winner/s only)
Full Premium Indie Pod fit-out including furniture, internet, AV equipment, PCs
Ongoing marketing and mentoring support
*Travel not included
EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR JMC STUDENTS/ALUMNI
This competition is open to JMC students and JMC alumni that have graduated since 2015 only.
What to submit
- Game in completed MVP state with a chunk of the game completed visually and technically, featuring controller support
- If you already have a build or presentation prepared that fits these criteria, you are welcome to submit that directly
Competition period
- Friday 25th July - Sunday 10th August
Submission Requirements
- Windows 11 MVP build (controller support)
- Logo, description, title, classification rating
- Team list and contact info
- No AI or copyrighted assets
Good to know
- Game rating/expected game rating of M or below
- Game must be Windows 11 compatible
- The winner(s) will be drawn 14th August 2025
- The winner(s) must be available for promotional activity with JMC
- See Terms & Conditions for selection criteria and full entry requirements