Fancy Studios grant program rules and guidelines for submissions The Fancy Studios grant program is available for ALL participants ( please see eligibility criteria ) and will be evaluated based on the following criteria outlined. Only those that demonstrate a strong potential for innovation and success will be considered for the FNC funding grant. Games should focus on a few key aspects. 1) A way to incorporate FNC into gameplay, rewards or other 2) Replayability 3) Balance of challenge and reward This being said, the game does not necessarily need to reward players in FNC, rewards can be of your choosing, or none at all. There are NO restrictions on game engine or design ( Can be 3D, First person, Third person, Side scroller etc). Of course we want to see unique ideas that would be fun for all to play! The first round of submissions should be submitted by : October 31th, 2023 afterwards the team will go through submissions and let those who are selected know by December 31st, 2023. For this first grant, we will be accepting only (1) project to fund. All submissions should utilize Fancy assets (A link will be posted for the asset pack ) or the likeness of them. Good luck to all! Eligibility criteria As this program is open to all, we have a few restrictions for those who are eligible. Applicants must be over the age of 18+ and reside in one of the following: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Grant information and funding disbursement The grant opportunity amount will be for $5000 USD of FNC. This will be a one time grant funding to help kickstart community ideas and provide funding for them. Upon being selected for the grant, project teams will be given $2500 USD worth of FNC. Teams must hit milestones or provide deliverables to receive subsequent funding for a total of $5000 USD worth of FNC. Intellectual property rights Upon successful grant award, Fancy Studios will retain intellectual property rights to the game and its assets. Assisting teams with control over their vision while benefiting from the expertise and resources offered by FancyStudios. Project information Project Title: Team member information: Socials: A) Summary Summarize your game's concept, genre, gameplay, and how FNC plays a role in delivering a captivating player experience. (Please attach the document) B) Styling Outline the game style you intend to utilize ( Graphics, animations , audio , visual) that your project will use to enhance the appeal of the game. C) Gameflow Please provide a detailed and coherent written gameflow that outlines the game's progression, any story ( not needed ), objectives, player interaction. Along with this please provide a flow chart that can showcase the project's design. D) Mechanics Explain in detail the game's mechanics and how you intend to achieve set goals. Please include controls, rules, challenges, and how players interact with the game to progress. As well please include any charts if applicable. E) Timeline Please provide a timeline estimate on development. This can be a visual or written estimate based on team, progress so far, and complexity. Along with game development, we would also like to know the following: 1) Team experience, and size 2) Challenges that you may face ( anticipate potential challenges you may encounter during the development and launch phase, please provide solutions or mitigation strategies) 3) Why do you think the project will be a success? ( Highlight unique points, audience appeal and market demand) 4) How will the funding be used? Please provide a breakdown of costs, expenses and anything else you may think of. For any help re: grants, please reach out to our discord moderators within the dedicated grant channel chat.