ℹ️ Info for Courage XL Showcasers

Submit your game to the showcase!

  • Anyone who can be on site in Cologne is welcome to submit a game.
    If your spot is being covered by a country delegation or publisher, just tick the right box in the form so we know who to invoice 😉

    👉 Submit your game here

  • Everyone with a valid ticket is welcome — but there will be phases for entry:

    18:00 – 19:00 → Build up
    You are welcome from 18:00 to set up your station. Each showcaser gets access for up to 4 people total — including yourself and any friends or teammates helping you out 🎟️🎮

    19:00 – 20:00 → VIP Hour
    The quiet before the storm. This first hour is for invited guests only — typically publishers, investors, platform reps, press and event sponsors. It is your best chance to have focused conversations and show your game while the room is still calm 💬✨

    20:00 – 21:00 → Early Access
    Doors open for attendees with 20:00 tickets — mostly fellow game developers and industry peers. A great time for casual feedback 🍻

    21:00 – 23:30 → General Admission
    Doors open for everyone else. Things get lively and the room fills up fast. To keep things safe and comfortable, we use a one-out one-in policy once we hit capacity.

    • 18:00 Build up the venue. You can bring max 4 showcasers per showcase spot. 
    • 19:00 VIP hour.
    • 20:00 Early Access tickets entree.
    • 21:00 All tickets entree.
    • 23:30 End of Show.
    • 00:00 All packed up.

  • The Great Northern is a club in the heart of San Francisco. Pictures can be found here.

    The address is: The Great Northern, 119 Utah St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States

    Find The Great Northern on Google Maps.

  • To keep costs low for everyone, we have not bought any access to a local network. This means that there is NO WIFI available. Bring an offline version of your build, or if you need internet access explore some of the many e-sim possibilities out there.

  • Each showcase gets one circular standing table:

    There is limited room for full-size banners so we recommend small tabletop signs or creative setups like something you can attach to your table. If you bring a regular stand-up banner, make sure that your banner is max 80cm x 200cm.

    There will be one power socket per booth, so bring your own extension cord if you need more outlets for your setup.

    Don’t bring!

    • Additional screens.
    • A projector.
    • More than 1 banner.
      if you bring these, you’ll not be allowed to set it up.
    • Stools or chairs. We can keep the showcasing spots this cheap, because we bring in a big crowd. This means there is no room for additional seating arrangements. Obviously if you have condition that does not allow you stand for 4 hours, you can bring your own stool or ask us if we can add one over email.

  • Bookmark this page to take the floor plan digitally with you to the venue. We won’t distribute the floor plan on-site.

    FLOOR PLAN AVAILABLE 1-2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT

    * Please note: Standing table locations are planned in advance but may be adjusted as needed.
    *Assignments are indicative and could be reshuffled on the day of the event to best accommodate everyone.

  • Make sure to bring your own gear!

    Bring your own gear — we keep it simple, so that means you’ll need to come prepared!

    🎛️ Tech Essentials

    • Your laptop or one screen (max size: 42 inch)
      We do not offer screen or monitor rentals — so bring your own or pick one up locally in San Francisco.
    • Extension cable
    • Power strip if you need more than one socket
    • Controllers/keyboard/mouse if your game needs this
    • Headphones — a must if your game has audio
    • Black tape — handy for keeping cables neat and safe

    📢 Optional Presentation Bits

    • Business cards or flyers to share your info and game details
    • Tabletop signage or creative display elements: full-size banners won’t fit in the space, so think small but clever, like a table banner or something you can hang above your monitor or clip to your setup
    • A roll-up banner (max. 80cm x 200cm)

  • Don’t bring!

    • Additional screens
    • A projector
    • More than 1 roll-up banner
    • More than 4 people
      If you want to bring more, ask them to get a ticket for 20:00 or 21:00.
    • Stools or chairs
      We keep spots affordable because we bring in a big crowd. This means there is no room for seating. Obviously if you have condition that does not allow you stand for 4 hours, you can bring your own stool or let us know in advance.

  • Each showcaser gets €50 worth of drink tokens as part of their showcase fee. Tokens are handed out on-site and are yours to distribute however you like.

    They can be given out as a little thank you to the first visitors who really engage with your game: play it properly, share feedback, or have a good conversation.

    Each token can be exchanged for a beer, a soda, or a glass of wine. 🥤🍺🍷

  • We’ll be sharing photos after the event, but we’d love to see it through your eyes too! Post your favorite moments using #CourageXL and tag us so we can cheer you on.

    Follow and share us here:
    📘 Facebook
    📸 Instagram
    💼 LinkedIn Menno / LinkedIn Romy

    And feel free to spread the word on any other channel you like. Let’s make some noise together 🚀

  • Want to share that you were part of the showcase? We’ve got you covered.

    For social media, feel free to use our ready-made template: just add a great screenshot of your game, tag the right event, and you’re good to go 📸✨

    After the show, you can also grab our official Courage badge for your website, game page or press kit.

    Use it proudly, and don’t forget to link to the showcase archive so people can see which edition you were part of!

📷 Impression of last years