A MAZE.

2026 the #AMazeAwards broke a record yet again! 🦩 

We had a mind blowing 435 entries from 78 countries this year! 

Thank you for all the entries!! Check back March 9th for the nominee announcement!🍉

#amaze2026 #mbbfunded #playfulmedia #arthousegames #amazefest #altgames

I'm running the @amazefest.bsky.social awards since 15 years and it always surprises me, just HOW good all the submissions are.

🙏 Since yesterday, we broke a new record of entries too. Fitting for the anniversary. Can't wait to share the full list with you all next week! ❤️

#AMaze2026

You got some extra days to apply to WINGS Award x AMAZE @amazefest.bsky.social 🦩

🎉 The winner receives the award + €2000 prize
👉 APPLY NOW at 2026.award.amaze-berlin.de
❗ NEW DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 8

Thanks everyone! We're getting so many last minute submissions that we want to give you a little more time:

❗NEW DEADLINE: Feb 8
Send in your games and playful media for #AMazeAwards
👉 https://award.amaze-berlin.de

 #AMaze2026 #arthousegames #mbbfunded #playfulmedia

Submit your works for the #AMazeAwards before the end of the day!

Did you know❓
Last year, we received submissions from 72 countries. Truly international community! 💪 Can we do that again?
Don't miss out on #AMaze2026
👉 https://award.amaze-berlin.de

#arthousegames #playfulmedia #immersivetheatre

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The WINGS Award returns to @amazefest.bsky.social 🦩

The WINGS Award highlights outstanding games made by teams where women and other gender-marginalized hold key positions.

🎉 The winner receives the award + €2000 prize
👉 APPLY NOW at 2026.award.amaze-berlin.de
🗓️ Deadline is tomorrow! February 1st

Quick now. 😅

Did you know❓
It will be the 5th WINGS Award at #AMaze2026, highlighting works where women and other gender marginalized artists hold key positions. @wingsfund.me 

Send in your games and playful media:
👉 https://award.amaze-berlin.de

#AMazeAwards #playfulmedia #indiegames #berlin

Tick tock! February 1 is close.

Did you know❓
Every submission can receive feedback from the Selection Committee. 🎮 Register for it too if you want to play + help out international artists.

Check out #AMaze2026
👉 https://award.amaze-berlin.de

#AMazeAwards #arthousegames #indiegames #gaming

...just 3 days left to submit for this year's #AMazeAwards

Did you know❓ Everyone receives 
🎟️ 3 discount codes for the festival tickets + 
🖥️ early access to the Open Screens (timed slots in the exhibition).
Don't miss out on #AMaze2026
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/bstijybzdm

#altctl #altgames #indiegames

...just 4 days left to submit for this year's #AMazeAwards

Did you know❓ 
The new XR-History Award at #AMaze2026 supports travel and accommodation too.

Send in your games and playful media so you don't miss out 
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/zwufuambiu

@koerberhistory.bsky.social #playfulmedia #altctl #xr

Don't forget to submit your playful works to the #AMazeAwards by February 1st! Demos, experiments, interactive performances, installations, immersive theater, or prototypes are welcome too. 

👉 Register here:
https://f.mtr.cool/kcwtodyzgj

#AMaze2026 #arthousegames #playfulmedia #mbbfunded

A MAZE. Shop-Gallery proudly presents a mixed-reality experience by @jooki.bsky.social . Jump into his immersive world of NOVOCENE and explore A POSSIBLE FUTURE.  

This solo exhibition shows additionally his 3d printed sculptures to address the climate crisis in a series of artworks. #AMaze2026

Yeah! Yeah ! Thank you @farfama.bsky.social for compiling an amazing overview of the 2012-2025 @amazefest.bsky.social award winners. I’m stoked!

#AMaze2026 #berlin #arthousegames #indiegames #playfulmedia

A MAZE. / Berlin Award Winners (2012–2025) An Exhibit:Play archive of A MAZE. / Berlin award winners from 2012–2025—arthouse and experimental games across Digital Moment, Audience Choice, Human Human Machine, Long Feature, Explorer, Most Amazi...

New Exhibit:Play list!

𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐙𝐄. 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬
Created by @farfama.bsky.social

Features all the winners from @amazefest.bsky.social Arthouse Games Festival from 2012 - 2025. Includes extensive tags so you can filter by award, year, theme, artstyle, and more!
exhibitplay.com/amaze-berlin...

Big shout out and thank you to @farfama.bsky.social for compiling a winner list of 14 years of A MAZE. Awards.

#AMaze2026 #arthousegames #indiegames #playfulmedia

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Get your festival ticket and start planning your trip! 

A MAZE. / Berlin takes place May 13–16, 2026, across some of Berlin’s best venues: silent green, transmediale studio, Panke Culture / Gallery, HAU, and Urban Spree.

More info & tickets: https://f.mtr.cool/vdnhgjnxbz

#AMaze2026

Early bird reminder!

A MAZE. / Berlin 2026 is calling for works for the 15th A MAZE. Awards. Early bird submissions are open until December 31. 

Submit here: https://f.mtr.cool/hcwicruuen

#AMaze2026 #AMazeAwards #mbbfunded #arthousegames #indiegames #immersivetheatre #vr #playfulmedia

Happy Holidays Amazing People.

Deep gratitude to our community, collaborators, and partners who trusted us and shared the journey throughout 2025. You made it possible. Wishing you all amazing holidays, playful rest, and a curious, joyful New Year. 

Your A MAZE. Team. 

#AMaze2025 #AMaze2026

We’re looking for XR projects that rethink how we tell stories about the past — through art, worldbuilding, gaming aesthetics & experimental digital formats 🎮
Apply for the 3rd XR-History Award (with @amazefest.bsky.social) hosted by our eCommemoration programme! More info in the post below 👇

A MAZE. / Berlin 2026 - Call for works. 
https://f.mtr.cool/plwbsyiytx 

Our award is celebrating the 15th edition in 8 categories feat. the 5th @wingsfund.me Award + the new addition: XR-History Award by @koerberhistory.bsky.social 

Early bird submission is open until Dec 31. #AMaze2026 #mbbfunded

"Comfort Me" exhibition views , May 2025.

A Distraction collective exhibition at Panke.gallery for @amazefest.bsky.social 🫂

As a hug to the gaming community, we presented COMFORT ME, a tender video game show about characters you just want to hold in your arms.

Yeah! A MAZE. Shop-Gallery is open . Our permanent event and exhibition space in Berlin. Open for visits on TUE-FRI from 15-19:00 in Greifswalder Str. 14 or on request via gallery@a-maze.net . #AMaze2025

Last chance to catch an Early Bird Festival ticket. It's running out on November 30. The next wave price is 110€ and you have access to a wider range of tickets including group festival tickets and reduced festival tickets. Link: https://f.mtr.cool/yowgowrdgb #AMaze2025 #berlin

A MAZE. / Berlin 2026 is looking for volunteers! Without you, our festival wouldn’t happen: become part of the crew and you'll contribute to visitors having a great experience. Fill in this form to register your interest in volunteering: https://f.mtr.cool/nmkykylxav 

#AMaze2026

We're excited to invite you to our permanent Shop-Gallery in Berlin opening. The kick-off is on Thursday, Nov. 27th from 17:00-22:00, Greifswalder Str. 14. Play a selection of arthouse games, get the freshest fashion drop, and more cool works by other artists. #AMaze2025 #Berlin

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