Who can enter the Lord of the Rings Creator Challenge?

18+ only. Open to US & Canada (excluding Arizona and Quebec). Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, or Middle-earth theme

What are the prizes for the Lord of the Rings game contest?

$50 Visa gift card: Best game in each of the 8 game types (Trivia, Crossword, Word Search, Petal Pluck, Scramble, Lie Detector, Sets, and Lineup). $250 Visa gift card: Grand prize - best overall game

When does the contest close?

Submissions close Sep 20, 2026, 11:59 PM PT (Sep 20, 2026 PT).

How do I submit a game to the contest?

Create a free Daysies account, build an original Lord of the Rings-themed game, and submit it before the deadline.

Illustrated Lord of the Rings characters with Mount Doom and Barad-dûr

Creator Challenge

Make A Game About The Lord of the Rings & Win Up to $650

Submit a Game

18+ Only
Open to US & CA*Open to US & Canada*
Ends Sep 20, 2026 PT
Official Rules

* excluding Arizona and Quebec

Prizes

$50 Visa gift card — Best game in each of the 8 game types (Trivia, Crossword, Word Search, Petal Pluck, Scramble, Lie Detector, Sets, and Lineup)
$250 Visa gift card — Grand prize - best overall game

Schedule

Aug 24, 2026 PT – Sep 20, 2026 PT

Starts: Aug 24, 2026, 8:00 AM PT
Ends: Sep 20, 2026, 11:59 PM PT

How judging works

Daysies judges will review the most played and liked games to choose the winners. Make sure to share your submissions to get likes and plays!

Read the Official Rules

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