Scope out your options.

All access pass (general)

Includes Play by Play, Treat & Greet

Early bird ticket: $185

The all-access pass includes access to all NZ Games Festival events.

– The Play by Play conference
– The Pavs game awards
– All festival events including – Treat and Greet, PB and Jam, JoyPad, Level Up, and more! (Registration may be required for these events)

All access pass (student)

Includes Play by Play, Treat & Greet

Early bird ticket: $95

The all-access pass includes access to all NZ Games Festival events.

– The Play by Play conference
– The Pavs game awards
– All festival events including – Treat and Greet, PB and Jam, JoyPad, Level Up, and more! (Registration may be required for these events)

Need an extra Pavs Awards Ticket

Pavs Award Ticket
(general): $60 (Student) $45

A ticket to the Pavs gives you a wonderful night of gameful entertainment as we award and celebrate Aotearoa’s best games!

Pay it Forward program

for an all-access pass

Donation: $150

We realise that the ticket cost does exclude people from attending who might otherwise find it very useful, or discourage those who may be under-resourced or under-represented in our industry. This is an opportunity to pay it forwards by buying an all-access pass for Play by Play and the Pav Awards for someone in need.

Graphic of a badge that says "Fair Play, by Play by Play"

Fair Play Programme

Free access to Play by Play, Treat & Greet, The Pavs: NZ Game Awards, Developer Workshops

Free

Inclusivity is one of Play by Play’s core values, which is why we’ve implemented the Fair Play programme. If you’re an under-resourced or under-represented developer and the ticket price is a barrier for entry to you, we encourage you to apply for Fair Play. Please don’t self-eliminate – all applications are welcome.

Applications will open shortly, please check back soon.

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