IFComp@ifcomp

The Interactive Fiction Competition: since 1995, an annual celebration of new text-based games from independent creators. Part of @iftfoundation.

 West of House
Based in United States
ifcomp.org
Joined March 2011
Miss yesterday's live stream of the #IFComp awards ceremony? We've got a recording for you: youtu.be/L6SRmyommRo

2026 IFComp Results Live Stream

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Reminder that today's awards livestream will begin at the top of the hour! If you want to come hang out and chat, we'll open up the stream 20 minutes prior. Hope to see you today!
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Reminder that today's awards livestream will begin at the top of the hour! If you want to come hang out and chat, we'll open up the stream 20 minutes prior. Hope to see you today!
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#IFComp judging is over and the results are in! Join us on Twitch for the awards ceremony on October 24 at 4:00 PM Eastern. twitch.tv/interactivefiction… (confirm your own local time zone at everytimezone.com/s/03582f4c)
IFComp 2026 logo: an open book whose pages form a dioramaa neon sci-fi city on the left, a mossy fantasy ruin on the right—split by a beam of light reading "IFCOMP", above a pool marked "2026".

ALT IFComp 2026 logo: an open book whose pages form a dioramaa neon sci-fi city on the left, a mossy fantasy ruin on the right—split by a beam of light reading "IFCOMP", above a pool marked "2026".
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The clock is ticking down! Judges have until October 19 to submit their scores for #IFComp. The good news is that *anyone* can judge, as long as they rate at least 5 games. And there's still time to contribute to our Colossal Fund! ifcomp.org/
IFComp 2026 logo: an open book whose pages form a dioramaa neon sci-fi city on the left, a mossy fantasy ruin on the right—split by a beam of light reading "IFCOMP", above a pool marked "2026".

ALT IFComp 2026 logo: an open book whose pages form a dioramaa neon sci-fi city on the left, a mossy fantasy ruin on the right—split by a beam of light reading "IFCOMP", above a pool marked "2026".
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IFComp XXXII is live and going strong! Do you love this year's logo as much as we do? A folio, a phone, both portals to other realms! That's artist Sherry Zhu, whose work you can find on IG. instagram.com/sherryzhu_draw…
IFComp 2026 logo: an open book viewed at an angle, its two pages forming a diorama. The left page is a neon-lit sci-fi cityscape with a spaceship, glowing circular portal, and pink grid floor under a starry sky; the right page is a mossy fantasy forest with a crumbling stone archway and trailing ivy. A beam of white light splits the two halves, with the word 'IFCOMP' running vertically down it. The book rests on a curved stone pool of water, with '2026' carved into the wall below.

ALT IFComp 2026 logo: an open book viewed at an angle, its two pages forming a diorama. The left page is a neon-lit sci-fi cityscape with a spaceship, glowing circular portal, and pink grid floor under a starry sky; the right page is a mossy fantasy forest with a crumbling stone archway and trailing ivy. A beam of white light splits the two halves, with the word 'IFCOMP' running vertically down it. The book rests on a curved stone pool of water, with '2026' carved into the wall below.

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🎉 The 32st Annual #IFComp is live! 71 new interactive fiction entries are ready for you to play and judge. (You only need to rate 5 to cast a ballot!) Dive in at ifcomp.org/ballot!
IFComp 2026 logo: an open book whose pages form a dioramaa neon sci-fi city on the left, a mossy fantasy ruin on the right—split by a beam of light reading "IFCOMP", above a pool marked "2026".

ALT IFComp 2026 logo: an open book whose pages form a dioramaa neon sci-fi city on the left, a mossy fantasy ruin on the right—split by a beam of light reading "IFCOMP", above a pool marked "2026".

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The 2025 IFComp Awards will stream live on Saturday, Oct 18, at 4 PM Eastern. Please join us to celebrate this year’s authors! Stream: twitch.tv/interactivefiction… Time zone help: everytimezone.com/s/4849cb8d Can’t join live? Results will appear on the IFComp website at 7:00 PM Eastern.
The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025. The image invites people to join us this Saturday at 4pm Eastern time.

ALT The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025. The image invites people to join us this Saturday at 4pm Eastern time.
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LAST DAY to enter your votes at ifcomp.org, everyone! Get 'em in by midnight EST! Thank you so much for the time you have spent experiencing entries, reviewing, rating... please join us THIS SATURDAY at 4pm EST for the awards ceremony at twitch.tv/interactivefiction…
The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025. Join us this Saturday, 4pm EST for the awards at https://www.twitch.tv/interactivefictioncomp

ALT The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025. Join us this Saturday, 4pm EST for the awards at https://www.twitch.tv/interactivefictioncomp
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Two days left to vote in the 2025 IFComp! Skootch on over to ifcomp.org and make sure that you've voted on at least five entries. We appreciate you, and our authors do, too!
The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.

ALT The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.
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It's the weekend! It's also the FINAL WEEKEND before IFComp 2025 wraps! Remember to get those final votes in. Also, if you are in a position to do so and have not yet contributed to this year's Colossal Fund, we're just a bit short of our stretch goal. Thank you! Have fun!
The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.

ALT The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.
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Hey, hey, it's the weekend! If you've got a little time to chill with some stories and games, swing on over to ifcomp.org - voting closes Oct 15, and our authors would really love your feedback!
The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.

ALT The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.
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With exactly one moon-th left before votes end for this year's IFComp, might as well get started! And having reflected on all the entries you've played so far (and gazed upon your reflection in the mirror too), remember that you can (optionally) provide helpful feedback as wel.
The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.

ALT The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.

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We did it! The 2025 Colossal Fund hit $8K! 85 entries means more authors will share the prize pool. Let's stretch to $10K to boost the prizes a bit. If you are in a position to donate and haven't, consider heading to ifcomp.org to hit the big blue donation button.
The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.

ALT The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.
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Mirror, mirror on the wall, which games were your favorite of them all? You've got until October 15 to leave 5 ratings, thus becoming an IFComp judge. (The fancy old-timey wig is optional. Oh, and you *do* have to play games to rate them, you know.) ifcomp.org/ballot
The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with a silhouetted profile, stylized text that says ‘IFComp,’ with a crown, stars, and moons, framed by draped turquoise curtains.

ALT The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with a silhouetted profile, stylized text that says ‘IFComp,’ with a crown, stars, and moons, framed by draped turquoise curtains.
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No need to give us the moon! Or even two moons. But you can donate to the IFComp prize pool here: ifcomp.org/about/prizes You can contribute to a cash fund for the top winning entries, or just donate a gift of any kind (a mirror! a crown! a crochet grue! or just a snazzy shirt)
The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with a silhouetted profile, stylized text that says ‘IFComp,’ with a crown, stars, and moons, framed by draped turquoise curtains.

ALT The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with a silhouetted profile, stylized text that says ‘IFComp,’ with a crown, stars, and moons, framed by draped turquoise curtains.
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Got plans tomorrow night? Like stories? Browse ifcomp.org/ballot and pick something that fits your mood and schedule! Do that just 5 times before Oct 15, leave a rating for each, and you’re officially an IFComp judge.
The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with a silhouetted profile, stylized text that says ‘IFComp,’ with a crown, stars, and moons, framed by draped turquoise curtains.

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We’re grateful to Paula Noriega for creating the beautiful IFComp 2025 logo. They were wonderful to work with. If you’re looking for an artist, Paula is open for commissions! You can find their work at instagram.com/artby.png/
The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.

ALT The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.

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🎉 The 31st Annual #IFComp is live! 85 new interactive fiction entries are ready for you to play and judge. (You only need to rate 5 to cast a ballot!) Read more about this year's competition at blog.ifcomp.org/ Or just dive straight in: ifcomp.org/ballot
The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.

ALT The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.
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If the live-tweeting wasn't enough, you all get to relive the thrilling ups and ups of the 2024 IFComp award ceremony! youtube.com/watch?v=7u5UdD1h…

2024 IFComp Results Live Stream

Live stream of the results for the 2024 Interactive Fiction Competi...

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IFComp voting is over! Now it's time for the real fun to begin (and no, we don't mean Halloween) We'll be revealing the results during an online awards ceremony on October 19th, at 4pm EST. You'll be able to join in the festivities on our Twitch channel: twitch.tv/interactivefiction…
See you OCT 19 at 4PM Eastern! https://ifcomp.org ifcomp@ifcomp.org https://www.twitch.tv/interactivefictioncomp

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We care ballot (a lot) about the UI of the IFComp website, so here's a heads up about a new quality of life update to the ballot interface! Now you'll be able to hide entries you've already rated, simply by ticking a box. Boxcellent news, isn't tick?
Detail from a screenshot of the IFComp ballot page, showing the part where people can filter by playtime and style. A tickbox labelled 'Hide entries I've already rated' has been circled in red.

ALT Detail from a screenshot of the IFComp ballot page, showing the part where people can filter by playtime and style. A tickbox labelled 'Hide entries I've already rated' has been circled in red.

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Having trouble convincing friends and family to join in the IFComp fun? Fear not, we're here to help! Mad props (and unhinged accessories) to @rcveeder for making this officially sanctioned promo video.
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Have you been playing IFComp games this week? Our resident elven figure of brooding mystery certainly wishes they were back home enjoying a nice slice of interactive fiction.
An elven figure with a glowing sword, dressed in blue with long pale blond hair, looking up pleadingly at the sky.

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Another week, still the same IFComp! You've spent all weekend gazing out enigmatically from within the gazebo, and now it's time to get out there and play some games! To be a judge, play and rate at least 5 games before October 15.
Detail from the 2024 IFComp logo, showing a gazebo with a mysterious creature caged within, reaching out towards a luminous bird.

ALT Detail from the 2024 IFComp logo, showing a gazebo with a mysterious creature caged within, reaching out towards a luminous bird.
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Lost in a maze of twisty IF, all alike? Don't worry, you only need to find your way out of 5 games in order to be a judge in this year's labyrinthine IFComp.
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A-maze-ing news! The 30th edition of the Interactive Fiction Competition is live! Its 67 games are available to play at ifcomp.org/ballot/ right now, so fly on over and dive in.
The 2024 IFComp cover art, showing an overhead aerial view of a maze with a luminous gazebo at its heart. The words 'IFCOMP 2024' are written on a pair of white wings.

ALT The 2024 IFComp cover art, showing an overhead aerial view of a maze with a luminous gazebo at its heart. The words 'IFCOMP 2024' are written on a pair of white wings.
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IFComp authors, better get your betatesters ready to fire on all cylinders, because we are in the last stretch of racetrack before the finish line! Entries are due by August 28th. Late entries will have to wait in the garage until 2025* *valet services not included

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Heads up: We're seeking an artist for a PAID COMMISSION ($250, Paypal/Venmo) to create the logo for this year's IFComp! Prospective applicants must apply before the deadline (JULY 15) by sharing with us a link to their portfolio in an email to ifcomp@ifcomp.org Oh, and...
From left to right we see five IFComp logos on display. The 2019 logo shows a desktop computer on the moon with a starry backdrop, with a pig wearing pearls holding a white flag that reads IFComp. The computer screen reads "Our 25th year!". The 2020 logo shows a pink castle on a cliff being attacked by alien saucers. A dragon inside the castle defends it against the aliens, while people flee inside a covered waggon. The 2021 logo shows an underwater scene with a desktop computer, a sunken ship and some pottery resting on the ocean floor while a rocket ship swims past. The 2022 logo shows a person sitting at a computer playing games. In the background is a map with a different genre represented (mystery, romance, horror, etc) The 2023 logo features a person seated beneath a stone arch, holding a golden potion and a mandrake, reading from a large, heavy book. A three-eyed cat sits on their shoulder. A skull, candle, hourglass, and cauldron are in the foreground. In the distan

ALT From left to right we see five IFComp logos on display. The 2019 logo shows a desktop computer on the moon with a starry backdrop, with a pig wearing pearls holding a white flag that reads IFComp. The computer screen reads "Our 25th year!". The 2020 logo shows a pink castle on a cliff being attacked by alien saucers. A dragon inside the castle defends it against the aliens, while people flee inside a covered waggon. The 2021 logo shows an underwater scene with a desktop computer, a sunken ship and some pottery resting on the ocean floor while a rocket ship swims past. The 2022 logo shows a person sitting at a computer playing games. In the background is a map with a different genre represented (mystery, romance, horror, etc) The 2023 logo features a person seated beneath a stone arch, holding a golden potion and a mandrake, reading from a large, heavy book. A three-eyed cat sits on their shoulder. A skull, candle, hourglass, and cauldron are in the foreground. In the distan

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If you're tempted by a teensy tiny treat, we still have a modicum of mugs and memorabilia, marked down! zazzle.com/collections/ifcom…
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In case you're planning on entering the 2024 IFComp: the deadline for entries will no longer be the end of September, but the end of August instead! So take that into account. This change will allow Ectocomp space to breathe (inside its velvet lined coffin), which is great news.

ALT A skeleton with pink heart-shaped sunglasses having fun as they drive a coffin.

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Missed the livestreamed awards ceremony? Not to worry, not only are the results all available at ifcomp.org/comp/2023 but you can also (re)live the ceremony itself on youtu.be/N8AxhLAoEMg where it's been permanently posted for posterity.
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Seeking a souvenir of this year's IFComp? Then head over to the IFTF gift store zazzle.com/collections/ifcom… and save up to 50% on shirts and mugs and (a teensy bit) more! All proceeds go to support the nonprofit Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation.
Front and back view of smiling woman wearing a white short sleeve T-shirt with the IFComp 2023 logo on it. The 2023 IFComp logo features a person seated beneath a stone arch, holding a golden potion and a mandrake, reading from a large, heavy book. A three-eyed cat sits on their shoulder. A skull, candle, hourglass, and cauldron are in the foreground. In the distance is a starlit sky with a rocket taking off from a small planet.

ALT Front and back view of smiling woman wearing a white short sleeve T-shirt with the IFComp 2023 logo on it. The 2023 IFComp logo features a person seated beneath a stone arch, holding a golden potion and a mandrake, reading from a large, heavy book. A three-eyed cat sits on their shoulder. A skull, candle, hourglass, and cauldron are in the foreground. In the distance is a starlit sky with a rocket taking off from a small planet.

Front and back view of smiling man wearing a black long sleeve T-shirt with the IFComp 2023 logo on it. The 2023 IFComp logo features a person seated beneath a stone arch, holding a golden potion and a mandrake, reading from a large, heavy book. A three-eyed cat sits on their shoulder. A skull, candle, hourglass, and cauldron are in the foreground. In the distance is a starlit sky with a rocket taking off from a small planet.

ALT Front and back view of smiling man wearing a black long sleeve T-shirt with the IFComp 2023 logo on it. The 2023 IFComp logo features a person seated beneath a stone arch, holding a golden potion and a mandrake, reading from a large, heavy book. A three-eyed cat sits on their shoulder. A skull, candle, hourglass, and cauldron are in the foreground. In the distance is a starlit sky with a rocket taking off from a small planet.

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In the wake of the competition, there's a lot to unpack, so here's a blog post summarizing the important announcements (packed with links! delicious links you can down with a nice cup of coffee/tea/other) blog.ifcomp.org/post/7344777…
A picture of a white coffee mug on a black fabric background, with the IFComp 2023 logo on it. The 2023 IFComp logo features a person seated beneath a stone arch, holding a golden potion and a mandrake, reading from a large, heavy book. A three-eyed cat sits on their shoulder. A skull, candle, hourglass, and cauldron are in the foreground. In the distance is a starlit sky with a rocket taking off from a small planet.

ALT A picture of a white coffee mug on a black fabric background, with the IFComp 2023 logo on it. The 2023 IFComp logo features a person seated beneath a stone arch, holding a golden potion and a mandrake, reading from a large, heavy book. A three-eyed cat sits on their shoulder. A skull, candle, hourglass, and cauldron are in the foreground. In the distance is a starlit sky with a rocket taking off from a small planet.
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Thank you so much for participating in the livestream! We love you all. Before you go, here's one last IF game (well, it's technically interactive anyway): a survey that'll help us improve next year's edition! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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IFComp voting has closed! But this interactive story is far from over: we're hosting an awards ceremony live on Twitch in order to announce the top 20 games, on November 19 at 4pm EST.
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Voting closes tomorrow night at one minute to midnight (eastern standard time). Whether you're just one IFComp game short of qualifying as a judge, or forgot to enter in your ratings, or feel like you can cram in five games with the time remaining... We believe in you! Always.
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Two days left before voting closes! How did you all enjoy this year's edition of IFComp?
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Four days left to go? Thyme flies when you're playing IFComp games. Some sage advice: it doesn't herb to leave some fenugreek for the authors. (Yes, just four more tweets to go, don't worry, you won't have to saffron these puns much longer :D )
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Five days of IFComp left! Time to revise the rudiments of fictional interactions! Dig in deep into your very self and pull out that screaming mandrake of motivation! And, of course, play and rate 5+ games if you haven't already. As for the Colossal Fund: we've raised $7,101!
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Six days left! Or 9/2=4.5 if you're a fan of misreading Roman numerals :D Either way, there's but little time before your votes cease to have any direct impact on the lives of the IFComp authors. Give them some love! (Or at least a sprinkle of mild interest)
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9 days remain before the IFComp 2023 voting season ends. Want to speedrun the judging metagame? Use the Personal Shuffle options on ifcomp.org/ballot/ to filter only the shortest games in the style and platform of your choice. Alternatively, drink a potion of alacrity!
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10 days now remain before IFComp 2023 reaches its (hopefully not too) dramatic conclusion. Judge NOW, lest ye be judged* *Sorry, that sounds a bit over the top, we won't actually judge you for not playing and rating IFComp games. Although this cat might look askance at you...
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Happy Hallowe'en everyone! Go grab some treats (or tricks) from this year's roster of IFComp, and let screams (of joy/laughter/terror/other) ring out from every screen.
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Halloween is coming, and with it the spoopy spectre of unplayed IFComp games... Quick! Exorcize them all!* *You don't actually have to play and rate all the games, thankfully. Just 5, if you want your vote to be counted. No obligation either (but think of the poor authors!)
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Who's that our cat sees, all galloping in slow motion? Why, it's a posse of 15 riders, led by outlaw Nova Ember, heading to the town of Deadline! Luckily it'll take them a few weeks to arrive, so in the meantime YOU are still the best IFComp judges this side of the user interface
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Open your grimoire and dust off that ancient parchment, here's all the esoteric lore you need to know about the Colossal Fund! blog.ifcomp.org/post/1624780… TLDR; it's a fundraiser that (if successful) means the top two-thirds of IFComp entries also win a (modest) monetary prize.
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A new week begins, spreading a bad case of the Mondays across the IF-verse! Hitch a ride on the hyperlinks and set parsers to verbose! Join the Judges of IFComp in their epic adventures across narrative, by playing 5+ games today!* *Or tomorrow. Or anytime before Nov 15, tbh.
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IFComp never sleeps! Well, okay, maybe a couple of cat naps. A few zzzzzzyzzy's, even.
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>PLAY GAMES You can't see that there. >RATE GAMES You can't see that there. >GO TO IFCOMP WEBSITE Oh, so that's where all those games went! Cheeky little critters.
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Some potions can be a little too potent, or cause unwanted side effects depending on the person! That's why we encourage IFComp authors to include clear content warnings (as detailed as possible) for a better experience.
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