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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · 27d

This weekend you want to chill or you are busy at the swimming pool !
You were hiding in a cave all summer, you saw the open call too late !
Don't worry !

Tell your friends !

THE DEADLINE IS EXTENTED TO 22nd SEPTEMBER !

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Sep 2

OPEN CALL
VIDEO GAME CREATION
ON OUR ALT CTRL

💸 2500€ PRIZE

📅 Deadline to submit: Sept 15, 2025
🛠️ Production: Nov–Dec
📦 Delivery: Jan 15, 2026

🎪 Exhibitions in Strasbourg & Amiens (Feb–Mar 2026)

👉 random-bazar.fr/open-calls-f...
🔎 Check out our technical sheet on the wonderful footpedals

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 8

☑️How is the project selected ?

Random Bazar is a non-profit organization.
We care about diversity of profiles, artistic intent, accessibility, and balance in our festival program.

Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 8

🛠️Can I submit a prototype?

Yes, if it’s mature enough to be presented to the public without major bugs and can resist 3 weeks of exhibition with a large audience.

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 8

📝How do I apply ?

Fill in our online form random-bazar.fr/open-calls-f...
Deadline: 15th september 2025
We need :
- Your contact
- Artistic presentation
- Technical sheet
- Shipping informations
- your quote

Random Bazar

random-bazar.fr

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 8

If you want some idea of alternative controller video game, we invite you to take a look at the great website shakethatbutton.com managed by @wednesdays-game.bsky.social who documenting most video game installations.

Shake That Button – Alternative controllers, video game installations and playful performances

shakethatbutton.com

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 8

In addition to INPUTS, alternative controllers can also play with OUTPUTS.
Beyond screens and speakers: think scenography, projections, LEDs, custom sound, sensory feedback etc...

An original video game connects HARDWARE + SOFTWARE into a coherent, accessible artistic experience.

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 8

🕹️What do we mean by “alternative controller video game”?

At Random Bazar, it’s all about the HARDWARE
First we think about the INPUTS. Game controls must break away from standard gamepads ; think handcrafted or hacked objects, spatial setups, or devices driven by gesture & performance.

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 8

🎪What is the Random Bazar Festival?

A festival in Strasbourg celebrating alternative controller video games, experimental games and interactive art. Our audience: families, curious minds, art lovers, players, non-players and kids.

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 8

More information about OPEN CALL EXHIBITION [THREAD]

🌟Open Call for Exhibition
🕹️Submit your playable or in-progress alternative controller video game
📅Deadline: Sept 15, 2025
💸Fee: upon invoice/quote
🎪Random Bazar Festival, Feb 13–Mar 7, 2026
👉 random-bazar.fr/open-calls-f...

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 7

Bravo and if you read the whole thread ! About open call CREATION
Feel free to like, share, and spread the word in your networks.

Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 7

⚖️What about copyrights ?⚖️

The 2500€ covers production development and rights for the 2 mentionned exhibitions.
After that, we might offer a publishing contract : up to you to accept or decline.
You retain full ownership of your game.

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 7

👾Can I reuse an old game ?👾

No, the game must be original, made for this project and our custom pedals. No pre-existing games and projects created with or by generative AI.

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 7

🎪Two exhibitions in France ?🎪

Yes the first one Random Bazar Festival, an alternative controller video game festival and the second one our partner Le Safran at Safra’numérique in Amiens !
Our audience : families, art lovers, curious minds, professionals and non-professionals

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 7

📝What information do I need to apply ?📝

Fill this form : forms.gle/q4DABDYTgZbf...
We ask :
- Your contact
- CV / portfolio
- Name of the project
- Creative Vision Statement
- Gameplay / Game Mechanics
- Scenography of pedals and screen
It takes ~10 min once your idea is clear!

forms.gle

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 7

☑️How is the project selected ?☑️

Random Bazar is a non-profit organization.
We care about diversity of profiles, artistic intent, accessibility, and balance in our festival program.

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 7

💰When do I get paid ?💰

To be selected, you need to be able to invoice. The project is selected in october
Final payment: january 2026, after bug-free delivery
Up to 40% advance in december is possible, if production progression is shown.

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 7

What we provide :
- Up to 10 pedals (with RGB LEDs inside)
- PC
- Sound system and display screen
- Exhibition space
- Technical specs : drive.google.com/file/d/1Qvxf...

Technical presentation of pedals ENGLISH.pdf

drive.google.com

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 7

Pictures of our custom footpedals !

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 7

👣The controllers are really footpedals ?👣

Yes, you will develop video game on 3 or 10 footpedals (your choice).
You design the scenography (screen, pedals, etc.)
But no additional technology is allowed (no webcam, no sensors etc).

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 7

🎯How many people are selected ?🎯

Only one project will be picked !
Solo dev, studio, artist, hacker, creator ; whatever your profile is, you’re welcome to apply.

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 7

📅What is the timeline ?📅

You’ll produce the game in november - december 2025, with Q/A feedback from us.
Game must be delivered bug-free by 15th january 2026!

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 7

💸2500€ for a video game ? 💸

Yes but not a AAA, we’re asking a short, original game with small scope (around 100h of dev) using our custom footpedals.
It should be accessible to all : kids, families, non-players but also fun for casual and hardcore gamers 👾

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Aug 7

More information about OPEN CALL CREATION [THREAD]

🌟Open Call for Creation🌟
🕹️Make a video game using our customized foot pedals!
📅Deadline: Sept 15, 2025
💸Fee: €2500
🛠️Production: Nov–Dec
📦Delivery: Jan 15, 2026
🎪2 Exhibitions
👉https://random-bazar.fr/open-calls-for-festival-2026/

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Random Bazar @random-bazar.bsky.social · Jul 31

🌟2 OPEN CALLS FOR ALT CTRL🛠️🎮

We're proud to announce 2 open calls for our Festival - 13 February to 7 March 2026 !

1️⃣Open call for creation in partnership with Le Safran scène conventionnée in Amiens
2️⃣Open call for exhibition
📅Deadlines 15/09/2025
🔗https://linktr.ee/rdbz
🔁RT

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