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Membership

Join IndieCade and receive special benefits for the stalwart supporters of independent games.

Your ongoing support will help us to stay independent and allow us to keep bringing you the most creative, unusual and thought-provoking interactive media, without restriction. In return, we’ve put together an array of benefits, for attendees and for developers.

“Supporting IndieCade means we keep getting an important spotlight on rad new creations from fantastic developers.”

— Alex Preston, co-creator of Hyper Light Drifter

“It’s my great pleasure to support IndieCade through membership. I’ll always be grateful to the festival that was my first launch pad as a game developer, and my first introduction to a warm and welcoming community of other developers. IndieCade has always curated a much wider and more exciting variety of games and game-adjacent experiences than any other show I’ve been to, creating a unique atmosphere that feels both cozy and adventurous.”

— Jason Roberts, creator of Gorogoa

“Indiecade is a festival that beautifully balances the need to get your game in front of press and players with the chance to have fun with other devs and generally revel in the exciting work that happens on the fringes of the games industry. I’m happy to support a show that has introduced me to so many great games and great people.” 

— Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story

“Supporting IndieCade means we keep getting an important spotlight on rad new creations from fantastic developers.”

— Alex Preston, co-creator of Hyper Light Drifter

“It’s my great pleasure to support IndieCade through membership. I’ll always be grateful to the festival that was my first launch pad as a game developer, and my first introduction to a warm and welcoming community of other developers. IndieCade has always curated a much wider and more exciting variety of games and game-adjacent experiences than any other show I’ve been to, creating a unique atmosphere that feels both cozy and adventurous.”

— Jason Roberts, creator of Gorogoa

“Indiecade is a festival that beautifully balances the need to get your game in front of press and players with the chance to have fun with other devs and generally revel in the exciting work that happens on the fringes of the games industry. I’m happy to support a show that has introduced me to so many great games and great people.” 

— Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story

Membership Levels

Supporter – $25 Annually

Supporter Benefits (click to expand)

EVENT PASSES

  • Advanced presale for all tickets

MEMBERS ONLY EVENTS & EARLY ACCESS

  • Special members only priority registration line
  • Playtest opportunity at Festival: play the games

GAME SUBMISSIONS (2019)

  • Opportunity to opt-in for written feedback on game submissions

NEWSLETTER

  • Quarterly members-only newsletter

MEMBERSHIP MERCH

  • Opportunity to purchase exclusive members-only merch

FROM OUR PARTNERS

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For people who are interested in independent games/media, and the culture behind the scenes.

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Developer – $60 annually

Developer Benefits (click to expand)

All Supporter Benefits and:

MEMBERS ONLY EVENTS & EARLY ACCESS

  • Playtest opportunity at Festival: Feature your games

EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES

  • Opportunity to purchase a table at the member’s showcase at IndieCade Festival / IndieCade Europe
  • E3 Participation in years IndieCade attends: eligible for members tables

GAME SUBMISSIONS (2019)

  • One 25% off submission discount code

NEWSLETTER

  • Quarterly sweepstakes raffle

MEMBERSHIP MERCH

  • Opportunity to purchase exclusive members-only merch at a discount

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For developers, nascent developers, and students.

Discounted versions of this plan are available to students ($50, student ID required) and IndieCade Alumni ($54), individuals who have spoken or presented their games at our events.

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Developer Plus – $250 annually

Developer Plus Benefits (click to expand)

All Developer Benefits and:

EVENT PASSES

  • Advanced presale for all tickets and presale price whenever purchased
  • Four Expo and Night Game Festival Passes ($200+ value)

MEMBERS ONLY EVENTS & EARLY ACCESS

  • Special members only priority registration line
  • Opportunity for business meetings at IndieCade events

EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES

  • Opportunity to purchase a table at the member’s showcase at IndieCade Festival / IndieCade Europe
  • E3 Participation in years IndieCade attends: opportunity to showcase (requires additional fee)
  • Opportunity to purchase additional medium or large booth at IndieCade Festival / IndieCade Europe
  • GameTasting guaranteed placement

GAME SUBMISSIONS (2019)

  • Opportunity to opt-in for written feedback on game submissions
  • One complimentary submission (transferable, $140 value)

WEBSITE VISIBILITY

  • Thank you credit on our website

FROM OUR PARTNERS

  • One year ad-free on Gamepedia + personal assistance setting up your wiki

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For an individual who works/runs a small studio, works in the industry, has an investment in IndieCade, and/or makes games.

A discounted version of this plan is available to IndieCade Alumni ($225), individuals who have spoken or presented their games at our events.

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Patronages

For studios, institutions dedicated to supporting games, or if you just want to give more, please consider our Patron-level memberships. These patronages include tables at our events, submissions, discounts with our partners, marketing, and more.

For more information about these Bronze and Silver levels:

Contact us directly at members@indiecade.com

Bronze Patron – $3500 annually

The Bronze Patron level provides value and visibility, as well as enable customized participation and benefits for small studios, academic institutions, and organizations as well as their members.

A discounted version of this plan is available to academic organizations and nonprofits ($2500).

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Bronze Patron Benefits (click to expand)

EVENT PASSES

  • Advanced presale for all tickets and presale price whenever purchased
  • Two VIP Industry/ All Access & Two IndieXchange Passes ($2,000+ value)

MEMBERS ONLY EVENTS & EARLY ACCESS

  • Special members only priority registration line
  • Playtest opportunity at Festival: feature your games
  • Opportunity for business meetings at IndieCade events
  • Social: Invitation for two to developer social (Los Angeles)

EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES

  • Opportunity to purchase a table at the member’s showcase at IndieCade Festival / IndieCade Europe
  • E3 Participation in years IndieCade attends: opportunity to showcase (requires additional fee)
  • 50% off discount on purchase of additional medium or large booth at IndieCade Festival / IndieCade Europe
  • GameTasting guaranteed placement (at least one slot, transferrable)
  • Opportunity to submit a talk or a panel at all IndieCade Events

GAME SUBMISSIONS (2019)

  • Opportunity to opt-in for written feedback on game submissions
  • Unlimited 20% off submission discount codes for constituency
  • One complimentary submission (transferrable, $140 value)

NEWSLETTER

  • Quarterly members-only newsletter
  • Quarterly sweepstakes raffle

WEBSITE VISIBILITY

  • Thank you credit on our website: listed as Bronze Patron
  • All games showcased at IndieCade events featured on website

MEMBERSHIP MERCH

  • Opportunity to purchase exclusive members-only merch at a discount

FROM OUR PARTNERS

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Silver Patron – $5000 annually

The Silver Patron level offers additional benefits to the Institution / Studio patron. It is specifically designed to provide value and visibility, as well as enable customized participation and benefits for studios and organizations as well as their members.

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Silver Patron Benefits (click to expand)

EVENT PASSES

  • Advanced presale for all tickets and presale price whenever purchased
  • Four VIP Industry/ All Access & Four IndieXchange Passes ($4,000+ value)

MEMBERS ONLY EVENTS & EARLY ACCESS

  • Special members only priority registration line
  • Playtest opportunity at Festival: feature your games
  • Opportunity for business meetings at IndieCade events
  • Social: Invitation for four to developer social (Los Angeles)
  • Concierge service

EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES

  • Complimentary table at the member’s showcase at IndieCade Festival / IndieCade Europe ($2,000 value) 
  • E3 Participation in years IndieCade attends: opportunity to showcase (requires additional fee)
  • 75% off discount on purchase of additional medium or large booth at IndieCade Festival / IndieCade Europe
  • GameTasting guaranteed placement (at least two slots, transferrable)
  • Opportunity to submit a talk or a panel at all IndieCade Events: priority review and consideration

GAME SUBMISSIONS (2019)

  • Opportunity to opt-in for written feedback on game submissions
  • Unlimited 20% off submission discount codes for constituency
  • Four complimentary submissions (transferrable, $560  value)

NEWSLETTER

  • Quarterly members-only newsletter
  • Quarterly sweepstakes raffle
  • Featured profile in newsletter

WEBSITE VISIBILITY

  • Thank you credit on our website: listed as Silver Patron
  • All games showcased at IndieCade events featured on website
  • Company or Individual information on website and in listings (including links, images, videos and descriptions)

MEMBERSHIP MERCH

  • Opportunity to purchase exclusive members-only merch at a discount

FROM OUR PARTNERS

  • 10% off all improv courses from Upright Citizens Brigade, priority registration for complimentary master classes at IndieCade events
  • One year ad-free on Gamepedia + personal assistance setting up your wiki

Start Your Membership Today!

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