Introducing the GAM3 Arena Pitch Battle — Fuel your Indie Game dreams! This is your opportunity to secure funding, a publishing deal, and showcase your game to the Southeast Asian gaming community!
GRANTS
Win Grants to Bring Your Game to Life!
W3GG is awarding a $5,000 USD grant to the Best Indie Game winner of the GAM3 Arena Pitch Battle — designed to help you develop a stunning Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or an impressive Vertical Slice.
Plus, we’re giving a $1,000 USD grant to the winner of the Community Favourite category, chosen by the fans themselves!
Funding is released in milestone-based instalments to ensure you stay supported throughout your journey from concept to creation.
EXCLUSIVE FOR
Indonesia’s Indie Game Heroes
This pitch battle is exclusively for indie game developers in Indonesia, known for its energetic and rapidly growing game development scene.
W3GG is on a mission to empower local talent, helping Indonesian developers turn their boldest ideas into playable, market-ready games. We believe in providing a safe space to experiment, iterate, and ultimately create something extraordinary — without the fear of going it alone.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
Why We Do This
This grant program is part of W3GG’s commitment to championing the Indonesian game industry and nurturing the next generation of game creators in Southeast Asia. Our goal? To help you build world-class games that can stand proud on the global stage.
Through funding, mentorship, infrastructure, and go-to-market support, we’re here to supercharge your growth — and amplify Indonesia’s role in the booming digital economy and the future of web3 gaming.
BEYOND THE GRANT
Unlock Endless Opportunities
Winning the GAM3 Arena Pitch Battle means more than funding. You’ll gain:
- A potential publishing opportunity with W3GG (we receive first right of refusal)
- Access to W3GG’s extensive go-to-market expertise
- Connections to a global gaming and mentorship network
- Exposure at major gaming events
- Support in marketing, community building, and more
Need more funding down the line? You can pitch again to secure additional support from W3GG as you continue to grow.
WHY YOU SHOULD PARTICIPATE
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Secure direct investment for your game, with a $5,000 USD prize for the Best Winner and $1,000 USD for the Community Winner.
PUBLISHING DEAL
Get the potential to be published by W3GG, leveraging our market reach and expertise in the SEA region
VISIBILITY & FEEDBACK
Showcase your game to a live audience, expert judges, and potential players at Gam3 Arena to gain invaluable feedback.
NETWORKING
Connect with industry professionals, W3GG's community, and fellow developers.
HOW IT WORKS
STEP 1
APPLY FOR FREE
Participation is free, but slots are limited and subject to a selection process.
STEP 2
EXHIBIT YOUR GAME
Selected applicants are required to participate as an exhibitor in Gam3 Arena Event, showcasing a playable prototype, MVP, or vertical slice of your game.
STEP 3
PITCH ON STAGE
You'll get a dedicated time slot for a 5-10 minute pitch presentation followed by a 5-minute Q&A with judges.
STEP 4
WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
Winners will be announced during a dedicated ceremony at Gam3 Arena.
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
You are an independent Indonesian game developer or studio.
You have a working vertical slice, MVP, or prototype of your game ready to be demonstrated.
You agree to participate as an exhibitor at Gam3 Arena
You are willing to bring your own hardware (laptop, monitor, etc.) for the exhibition booth.
You have a pitch deck ready.
You agree to the grants terms & conditions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there a fee to participate?
Do I need a fully finished game to apply?
Does my game need to be a Web3 game?
What do I need to prepare for the application?
Is exhibiting at Gam3 Arena mandatory if I join the pitch battle?
Do I need to be a legally registered company to apply?
What's the catch with the $5,000 grant?
Can you explain what "Right of First Refusal" means?
Will I still own my game and my company's IP?
Can I pitch a non-digital game, like a board game?
My game is for PC, but I want to release it on consoles. Can W3GG help with that?
What if I am already represented by a publisher?
PITCH. WIN. BUILD. PLAY. THE WORLD IS WAITING.
FUEL YOUR INDIE GAME DREAMS!
This is your moment to turn your dream game into reality and join the ranks of Indonesia’s next generation of legendary game creators.