Lion Studios · Vietnam 2026

Lion Game Jam Vietnam

Build games, submit creative prototypes for market testing by Lion Studios, and compete for cash prizes up to $30,000 per team. Outstanding teams may publish with Lion Studios and explore long-term partnerships.

          Up to $30K
          Cash prizes per team
        

          Market test
          Selected prototypes tested by Lion Studios
        

          Aug 13 · Hanoi
          Gala, awards & networking
        

Registration

Sign up

Opens Jun 23 Online kick-off

Closes Jun 29

About

Lion Game Jam 2026

Lion Studios officially launches Lion Game Jam 2026, a game development challenge aimed at discovering promising game ideas and talented development teams in Vietnam.

Who it’s for

Open to game studios, developer teams, and individual developers in Vietnam interested in publishing games or collaborating with global publishers such as Lion Studios. Ideal for teams with game ideas, existing prototypes, or the ability to build playable prototypes.

Format

Register and submit your games online. Attend the online kick-off to understand rules, development requirements, and submission guidelines. Selected teams are invited to the gala in Hanoi to network with Lion Studios, receive awards, and connect with the developer community.

Schedule

Timeline

Jun 23

Online kick-off

Learn rules, timeline, evaluation criteria, and development requirements. Registration opens.
Jun 23–29

Team registration

Complete registration on this site (same fields as the official program form).
Jun 29–Jul 24

Development & submission

Build your prototype and submit before the deadline.
Aug 7

Results announcement

Winners announced based on evaluation and market testing.
Aug 13

Gala & networking · Hanoi

Awards, networking with Lion Studios, and the developer community.

Prizes

Awards

Market-test KPI awards

D1 retention	D0 playtime	CPI	Prize
> 40%	> 60 min	< $3	$20,000
> 35%	> 50 min	< $3	$10,000
> 30%	> 50 min	< $3	$5,000

Innovation award

$10,000 for the prototype that makes us go, “Wait, we’ve never seen that before.”

Before you register

Registration details

Registration is required to receive detailed information, access to the Lion Studios dashboard, submission guidelines, and the submission portal.

Who can register

Game studios, developer teams, or individual developers in Vietnam interested in publishing or collaborating with publishers such as Lion Studios. Suitable if you have a game idea, an existing prototype, or can build a playable prototype. Team leaders must be 18 or older by June 23, 2026 (born on or before June 23, 2008).

What the form asks for

I. Representative / personal

Full name (team leader), date of birth, role in the team, phone number, location (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, or other), and confirmation you are authorized to represent your team.

II. Team information

Team name, team type, number of members, primary game genre, prior publisher experience (and publisher names if applicable), portfolio link (Play Store, App Store, or Google Drive), and whether you will join the online kick-off session.

III. Consent & agreement

Confirmation that your information is accurate, that you agree to participate under event rules, and that organizers may contact you. You must also confirm you have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Disclaimer of Lion Game Jam Vietnam 2026.