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Games Categories
Games Categories >>
Our games categories are open to all relevant games businesses.
Social Game
The judges will be looking for:
- creative, innovative and engaging social games;
- strong visual design;
- great sound design;
- excellent game design.
Games that are available on any platform can enter this category.
Casual Game
The judges will be looking for:
- creative, innovative and engaging casual games;
- strong visual design;
- great sound design;
- excellent game design.
Games that are available on any platform can enter this category.
Educational or Serious Game
The judges will be looking for:
- games that are both enjoyable and educational – these can be advergames, charity or educational games, games serious in content with an educational or training purpose or games that are designed to raise awareness;
- creative, innovative and engaging educational games;
- strong visual design;
- great sound design;
- excellent game design.
Games that are available on any platform can enter this category.
Racing Game
The judges will be looking for:
- creative, innovative and exciting racing games;
- strong visual design;
- great sound design;
- excellent game design.
Games that are available on any platform can enter this category.
Strategy Game
The judges will be looking for:
- creative, innovative and exciting strategy games;
- strong visual design;
- great sound design;
- excellent game design.
Games that are available on any platform can enter this category.
Role Playing Game
The judges will be looking for:
- creative, innovative and exciting role playing games;
- strong visual design;
- great sound design;
- excellent game design.
Games that are available on any platform can enter this category.
Puzzle Game
The judges will be looking for:
- creative, innovative and engaging puzzle games;
- strong visual design;
- great sound design;
- excellent game design.
Games that are available on any platform can enter this category.
Arcade Game
The judges will be looking for:
- creative, innovative and engaging arcade games;
- strong visual design;
- great sound design;
- excellent game design.
Games that are available on any platform can enter this category.
Creativity In Games Awards
The judges will be looking for:
- creativity and originality in a game;
- a game that reflects British creativity.
Games that are available on any platform can enter this category.
Heritage in Games Award
The judges will be looking for:
- a game that reflects British creativity, subject matter and heritage.
Games that are available on any platform can enter this category.
VR/AR Game
The judges are looking:
- to identify an outstanding game within this genre of games development.
- Creativity, innovation and user experience within a VR / AR (or MR) game will be key.
Action and Adventure Game
The judges will be looking for:
- creative, innovative and exciting action and adventure games;
- strong visual design;
- great sound design;
- great game design.
Games that are available on any platform can enter this category.
Diversity Award
The judges will be looking for:
- diversity within the characters of the game, i.e. gender, age, socio-economic background, ethnicity, disability, religion;
- diversity within the development team backed up by company goals to be more inclusive;
- organisations that promote diversity within the games industry;
- initiatives or projects that promote diversity within the games industry, or allow a more diverse range of players to be able to take part.
Audio Design
The judges will be looking for:
- creative, high quality audio design in music and in sound effects which enhances the player’s game experience.
Visual Design
The judges will be looking for:
- creative and imaginative visual design that provides players with an exciting game experience.
Business Categories
Business Categories >>
Our business categories are exclusive to TIGA members, if you’re not a member why not join today?
Game by a Small Studio
The judges will be looking for:
- creative, innovative and exciting game;
- strong visual design;
- great sound design;
- great game design.
Games that are available on any platform can enter this category. Studios containing 49 or fewer personnel are eligible to enter this award.
Outstanding Leadership Award
The judges will be looking for evidence of a CEO/MD who
- displays vision and commercial acumen;
- delivers tangible results;
- demonstrates business, commercial and creative success;
- develops the effectiveness of his/her team.
Publisher
The judges will be looking for evidence of a publisher that:
- publishes great games;
- has a track record of commercial success;
- works positively and constructively with independent developers
Educational Institution
The judges will be looking for evidence of an educational institution that:
- delivers high proportions of its students into graduate level jobs;
- has strong links with industry;
- has a track record in research and innovation;
- is world leading.
Engines, Middleware, Tools and Technology Award
The judges will be looking for evidence of technology (including motion capture) that:
- enables developers to create high quality games;
- helps developers work more effectively and efficiently;
- provides a cost-effective solution compared to the alternatives available;
- can be tailored to support development businesses of all sizes.
Independent Studio
This Award will be divided into two categories: Best Small Independent Studio (49 or fewer staff) and Best Large Independent Studio (50 or more staff).
The judges will be looking for evidence of an independent developer who:
- develops great games;
- has a track record of commercial and critical success
In-House Studio
The Judges will be looking for evidence of an In-House studio (i.e. publisher owned) which:
- develops great games;
- has a track record of commercial and critical success.
All service companies that are TIGA members may enter this category.
Outstanding Leadership Award
The judges will be looking for evidence of a CEO/MD who
- displays vision and commercial acumen;
- delivers tangible results;
- demonstrates business, commercial and creative success;
- develops the effectiveness of his/her team.
Publisher
The judges will be looking for evidence of a publisher that:
- publishes great games;
- has a track record of commercial success;
- works positively and constructively with independent developers
Legal Services Supplier
The judges will be looking for the company to provide evidence of:
- excellent legal work;
- excellent customer service;
- excellent commercial results for clients.
QA and/or Localisation Provider
The judges will be looking for the company to provide evidence of:
- excellent QA and/or localisation work;
- excellent customer service;
- excellent commercial results for clients;
- a track record of business success.
Recruitment Agency
The judges will be looking for the company to provide evidence of:
- excellent recruitment work;
- excellent customer service;
- excellent commercial results for clients;
- a track record of business success.
Tax and Accountancy Firm
The judges will be looking for the company to provide evidence of:
- excellent tax and accountancy work;
- excellent customer service;
- excellent commercial results for clients;
- a track record of business success.
Technical Innovation
The judges will be looking for:
- evidence of technical innovation in the development of a video game carried out by a UK team (if the game is developed by several studios around the world then it will be necessary to show that the innovation was due to the UK team);
- technical innovation in engines, middleware, tools and technology by a technology business relating to the video games industry.
Services Provider
The judges will be looking for the service company to provide evidence for:
- excellent customer service
- excellent commercial results for clients
- a track record of business success
All service companies that are TIGA members may enter this category.
Education Initiative and Talent Development
The judges will be looking for evidence of an educational initiative that:
- delivers high proportions of students into graduate level jobs; or
- builds effective links with industry; or
- advances innovation, knowledge and research; or
- evidence of a studio initiative that contributes to the future supply of good quality personnel available to work in the games industry (e.g. the team making the game could have engaged with a school or run a hackathon with a university or group in order to promote learning, etc, etc).
Special Awards
Special Awards >>
Outstanding Individual Award
- We have one special award, Person of the Year, which will be presented on the night.
- This is non-enterable and will be awarded to a TIGA member who has made an important contribution to the work of TIGA and to the industry.
Game of the Year
- Best game released over the last year, determined by a vote by the public.
- All games entries are entered into game of the year.