A MAZE. / Berlin 2027
A MAZE. / Berlin, the international festival for independent and arthouse games, has set its next edition for 5-8 May 2027 in Berlin.
A MAZE. / Berlin is an international festival and platform for independent and arthouse games and playful media. After its 15th edition in May 2026, the official festival site announced the next one with a save-the-date: 5-8 May, which industry calendar PocketGamer.biz lists as Wednesday 5 to Saturday 8 May 2027.
Unlike a consumer expo, A MAZE. is built around experimental and artistic games. The festival is known for the A MAZE. Awards with nominees, a jury and an award show, plus exhibitions of playable works, performances, music and community formats such as the A MAZE. Village, Bazaar and Open Screens.
In 2026 the festival was spread across several Berlin cultural venues, including silent green, Panke Culture and HAU - Hebbel am Ufer. Venues, ticket prices and the programme for 2027 have not been published yet, so they are not listed here.
Who is it for? Indie developers, game artists, students and players who are curious about the stranger, more personal side of games. For developers from Croatia and the region it is a realistic place to show an unusual project and meet curators and fellow creators - Berlin is a short flight away and the festival has an informal, community-driven atmosphere.
Keep an eye on the official site for the award submission dates and ticket sales.
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