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Leadwerks Winter Games 2025

Leadwerks Game Engine 5 · published 18 Dec 2025, 19:38 UTC

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As the days grow shorter, fireplaces crackle, and winter chill fills the air, the Leadwerks community is heating things up with the return of our annual Winter Games Tournament! It’s your chance to unleash your creativity, bring your wildest ideas to life, and take part in the fun with your fellow developers.

🏆 The Challenge

Create a simple, playable game using Leadwerks within the tournament timeframe. When you're done, upload your masterpiece on our website before the deadline hits!

🛠️ How to Play

  • Build your simple playable game with Leadwerks.

  • Submit it before January 19, 2026 (GMT).

  • Make sure your mailing address is up-to-date in your user profile to claim your prize!

🎁 Prizes for Everyone!

Rather than a competition; this tournament is a co-opetition; a collaborative challenge where everyone wins! Every participant gets a prize. (See details below.)

🎉 Tier 1 Prize: The Leadwerks Sticker Pack 

All new participants (up to 100) will receive this awesome swag in the mail!  

  • A sleek round Leadwerks gear icon with a blue border, approximately 2.75 inches in diameter.

  • A gear icon sticker about 2 inches in diameter with a vibrant purple border.

  • A rectangular decal featuring the Leadwerks logo on a stunning dark background.

🔥 Special Rewards for Returning Champions 

Have you competed in our previous tournaments? If yes, you’re in for a treat! Up to 20 returning champions will receive a special prize package, including:

  • The Tier 1 Leadwerks sticker pack (x3 stickers).

  • A luxury high-capacity Leadwerks USB drive with a magnetic closing box, perfect for backups or transporting files between machines...with style!

  • One mystery bonus item(!)

🚀 Ready to Join the Fun?

  • Don’t miss out Submit your game before the January 19, 2026 deadline! Remember, to claim your prize, update your mailing address in your user profile.

  • If you don't have Leadwerks yet, now's a great time to grab it with a discount during the Steam WInter Sale.❄️

Let’s make this winter unforgettable with creativity, collaboration, and a whole lot of fun. We can’t wait to see what you build!

The tournament starts Saturday. Good luck, and happy developing!

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