❓FAQs: Game Maker Fund

Find answers to common questions about the Game Maker Fund here.

APPLICATION HOLD - NEW GMF MODEL COMING SOON

Applications are on hold for the remainder of 2023 while the team reviews current submissions. The Game Maker Fund will be announcing a new model soon and accepting new applications again in 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply to the Game Maker Fund?

Anyone who has an account at The Sandbox which is also in good standing - for example, not having any infractions for attempting to cheat in events.

To create an account at The Sandbox and be a recipient of the fund, you need to be a minimum of 18 years of age. This is for legal reasons under GDPR, so no exceptions can be made.

I have a great idea, but I'm not a strong creator. What can I do?

If you are accepted into the fund, you are welcome to use your funding to hire a third-party studio to help you to bring your experience to life in the metaverse.

Search The Sandbox Partners Directory to find vetted agencies and studios.

You may also find creators for hire via Discord who may not be members of our vetted directory.

We strongly advise referring to Collaboration Security.

How long does it take for my application to be reviewed?

Due to the popularity of the fund and additional workloads that the Game Maker Fund team have, it may take around one to two working weeks for your application to be reviewed.

Note that this can be affected by weekends, public holidays (in France), and the number of applications that were recently sent in before yours. For example, we typically receive a boom in applicants after Alpha Seasons at The Sandbox.

Where is The Sandbox's Game Maker Fund team based?

The majority of the team is based at The Sandbox's corporate headquarters in Paris, France. However, there are also team-members based in Australia, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Korea, Costa Rica, and so on.

The Sandbox is extremely proud to be a diverse organisation of skilled people from all kinds of backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, and identities. 🏳️‍🌈

When would my experience be published / When would my NFT sale go live?

This will be determined by the Game Maker Fund team. Your release dates depend on factors such as planned Seasons or Events at The Sandbox as well as your experience completion percentage, marketing material progress, bug fix progress, and so on. You'll receive more details if you are accepted into the fund. NFT collections are reserved for projects that have a strong NFT strategy and monetization system.

How much funding is provided?

This depends on several factors, such as the complexity of your idea, the time it would take to produce, the size of your team, and so on. Your funding would be discussed between yourself and the Game Maker Fund team before any contracts are finalised.

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