Free Play Florida November 22-24, 2024
Indie Game Developer Application
Showcasing your game at Free Play Florida gives you the chance to be a part of the largest gaming convention in Florida. You will be able to showcase your products to a dynamic group of pinball and gaming enthusiasts.
This year Free Play Florida is located in the spacious RP Funding Center in Lakeland. Please read all the content below as it will provide helpful information on how you can participate.
Indie Game Developer Requirements
We are looking for Indie Game Developers to showcase at this year’s event. You must have a working game or program that our attendees can sample and bring your own set-up to the event. We believe that our event will be a great opportunity for our participants to engage with a dynamic community of gaming enthusiasts and hobbyists.
Indie Game Developer Table Information
(One) Table - 6 foot, with linens
(Two) Chairs
(Two) 3-Day Passes to Free Play Florida (additional passes can be purchased through Eventeny)
Internet Connection - is an additional optional charge and not required
Pricing
Free Play Florida is a presentation of Byte Amusement Group, a nonprofit organization. Our nonprofit supports the local developer community by offering a free table at Free Play Florida to approved Indie Game Developers.
Payment
Not applicable
Cancellation/No Show
Any cancellations need to be submitted by November 1, 2024. Indie Game Developers who decide to no show without notifying Free Play Florida will not be eligible to participate at future events. Late cancellations and no shows will be charged a $50 fee.
Hours of operation
Indie Game Developers tables are expected to remain open for business throughout all three days of the event, during all posted operating hours. Delayed openings and premature closings are considered unacceptable without prior notification to and approval from Free Play Florida organizers.
Friday, November 22, 2024
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday, November 23, 2024
10:00am - 7:00pm
*Optional after party hours
9:00pm - 12:00am (After Party Hours subject to change)
Sunday, November 24, 2024
10:00am - 4:00pm
Indie Game Developer Load In Information
The show hall will be open for vendor setup Friday, November 22, 2024 starting at 10 AM. You must check-in upon arrival to receive your table assignment and badges prior to unloading. The show hall will officially open at 4:00pm on Friday to ticket holders. Our team asks that each developer is setup and ready for ticket holders no later than 3:30pm. Please keep this in mind and plan accordingly.
Other Information
Restrooms are available in the lobby just outside the show floor.
During select hours the venue will have food available for purchase in the lobby.
Developers will have to pay for parking. This amount is set by the event venue.
Jury Process
Free Play Florida will be utilizing a Jury Process this year to assist in curating our participants. We are looking to offer our attendees a variety of different experiences with a focus on gaming and pop culture. Notifications will go out to applicants in September 2024. We are only able to offer a limited amount of free Indie Game Developer tables. Anyone not selected may be placed on the waitlist should a space become available.
