We're celebrating Beam's launch in the best way possible: by putting YOU, our creators, in the spotlight!

Introducing the Beam Launch Cup: our first-ever creator competition where you can win real cash prizes by creating playable shorts that people can't stop playing. Already convinced? Get started here.

The Challenge

Create original playable shorts on Beam. The TOP 3 most played entries win cash!

📅 Timeline: December 17-31, 2025 (ends 11:59 PM EST)
💰 Prize Pool: Cash rewards for top 3 creators
🎟️ Entry Fee: FREE
🌍 Eligibility: 18+, worldwide
📱 Submission: Publish your game on Beam during the contest period
🏆 Winners Announced: January 5, 2026

How to Participate

1. Create Your Playable Short

Develop your interactive experience using Beam. Choose between these genres:

• 🎮 Action & Adventure

• 🏆 Competitive & Sports

• 🎓 Educational

• 🌾 Life Simulation

• ❤️ Love & Style

• 🎵 Music & Rhythm

• 🧩 Puzzle & Logic

• ✨ ASMR & Satisfying

• 💥 Viral & Funny

• 🎄 Seasonal

New to Beam? Check out our complete tutorial playlist to learn how to start your project, generate assets, add interactions, create the game flow, preview, and publish your game.

2. Publish During Contest Period

Publish your game on Beam anytime between December 17-31, 2025 (ends 11:59 PM EST). Games published during this period are automatically entered.
You can submit multiple entries—each one competes independently for the top spots!

3. Promote Your Creation

Share your playable short everywhere:

• Share it in the #🕹️-play-and-share channel on our Discord server

• Post on social media with the #BeamLaunchCup and tag us (@buildwithbeam)

• Share with your community, friends, and followers

You can track your position on the Leaderboards tab. The entries with the most plays win! Get creative with your promotion strategy and watch your numbers climb.
Keep it real and fair—authentic engagement is what makes this competition exciting! 🚀

Prize Breakdown

We're rewarding the top 3 creators who capture the most plays:

• 1st Place: $300

• 2nd Place: $150

• 3rd Place: $50

PLUS: Featured promotion across Beam's channels and eternal glory as one of our founding creators! 🌟

What Makes a Winning Entry?

We're looking for playable shorts that:

📱 Hook players immediately - Grab attention in the first 3 seconds
🎨 Show creative originality - Fresh ideas that stand out
😄 Deliver the fun factor - Make people smile, think, or get excited
🔄 Are highly shareable - So good that players want to share with friends

Think about what would make YOU stop scrolling and start playing. Then create that!

Contest Rules

✅ What's Allowed

• Original content you created using Beam

• Multiple entries per creator (submit as many as you want!)

• Any playable short format or genre

❌ What's NOT Allowed

• Copied or stolen content

• Offensive or inappropriate material (NSFW, graphic violence, hate speech, or otherwise inappropriate content)

• Fake plays, bot traffic, or artificial engagement

• Broken or non-functional experiences

• Any form of cheating or manipulation

Fair play keeps it fun for everyone. We actively monitor for violations and disqualify entries that break the rules.

Why You Should Join

Beyond the cash prizes, here's what makes this special:

✨ Be a pioneer - You're literally among the FIRST creators on Beam
✨ Get discovered - Early adopters often become platform stars
✨ Shape history - Help define what Beam becomes
✨ Join the creators community - Connect with fellow founding creators
✨ Win real money - Did we mention the cash prizes?
✨ Have FUN - Create something awesome!

This isn't just a contest—it's your invitation to be part of Beam's origin story.

Need Help?

We've got your back throughout the competition:

• Tutorial Playlist - Learn how to use Beam

• Community Discord - Connect with Beam Staff and other creators

Don't be shy—we're here to help you succeed! 😎

Let's Make History Together

Beam is just getting started, and you have the chance to be part of something special from day one. The creators who show up now, who experiment and take risks, who build and share—you're the ones who will define what this platform becomes.

So bring your wildest ideas. Push the boundaries of what's possible. Make something that makes people stop, play, and say "whoa."

The Beam Launch Cup is waiting. Let's go! 🎮🏆