We're teaming up with Base44 to challenge creators to build original browser games, with $65,000 in cash prizes, a $25,000 grand prize, and the opportunity to showcase their games to millions of potential players.
We're excited to announce the Base44 x Nitro Web Game Contest, a new competition inviting developers, builders, and creative minds to turn their ideas into playable web games using Base44's AI-powered app-building platform.
With $65,000 in total cash prizes, a judging panel featuring leaders from across the gaming and technology industries, and the opportunity for top submissions to be featured in the Overwolf App Store, we're looking for original games that stand out for their creativity, gameplay, and technical execution.
Submissions are open from November 5 through December 3, 2026.
Join the Base44 x Nitro Web Game Contest
Why We're Teaming Up with Base44
At Nitro, we work with gaming website owners and developers who have turned their ideas into products used by players around the world.
From browser games and interactive tools to gaming databases and community platforms, we've seen firsthand how a project that starts small can grow into a successful online business.
And over the last few years, we've seen a growing number of creators experimenting with AI-powered development tools to bring new websites and gaming experiences to life.
That's what makes our partnership with Base44 particularly exciting.
Base44 enables creators to build functional applications, websites, and web games using natural language prompts, making it faster to turn a game idea into something playable.
At Nitro, we focus on what happens when those projects start attracting an audience. Our powerful ad tech helps gaming website owners generate premium ad revenue while maintaining a great experience for their players.
Together, we want to encourage more people to experiment with browser game development, bring new ideas to life, and explore the potential of building something that players genuinely enjoy.
And with $65,000 in prizes up for grabs, there's plenty of motivation to get started.
$65,000 in Cash Prizes Up for Grabs
The Base44 x Nitro Web Game Contest offers two ways to win: prizes awarded by our judging panel and Community Favorite awards determined by votes on Base44 Launchpad.
Judging Panel Awards: $50,000
- 1st Place: $25,000
- 2nd Place: $10,000
- 3rd Place: $5,000
- 10 Additional Winners: $1,000 each
Community Favorite Awards: $15,000
- 1st Place: $5,000
- 10 Runners-Up: $1,000 each
Participants can win in both categories, giving creators multiple opportunities to take home a prize.
And the opportunity doesn't end with the cash awards.
Top submissions will also be featured in the Overwolf App Store, giving creators the opportunity to showcase their games in front of millions of potential players.
Meet the Judges
We're bringing together a panel of gaming and technology industry leaders to evaluate the submissions, including:
- Maor Shlomo, Founder & CEO of Base44
- Uri Marchand, Co-founder & CEO of Overwolf
- Cody Bye, Founder of Nitro
Each game will be evaluated based on three criteria:
- Gameplay: Is the game engaging, enjoyable, and something players would want to keep playing?
- Creativity: Does the game bring something original or interesting to the table?
- Technical Execution: How well does the game function, and how polished is the overall experience?
We're looking forward to seeing everything from creative puzzle games and arcade experiences to completely unexpected concepts.
How to Enter the Contest
Got an idea for a web game? Here's how to participate.
- Build your game: Use Base44 to create an original, playable browser game.
- Make it accessible: Your game must be free to play, hosted on a Base44 URL, and playable directly in a browser without downloads or logins.
- Submit your entry: Enter your game through the official contest page for the judging panel and on Base44 Launchpad for community voting.
- Meet the deadline: Submit your game by December 3, 2026.
Each participant can submit one original game.
Important Dates
- November 5, 2026: Submissions open
- December 3, 2026: Submissions close
- December 10, 2026: Winners announced
The Web Game Ad Monetization Report 2026
Building a great web game is one thing. Turning it into a sustainable business is another.
To help creators better understand the revenue potential of browser gaming, we're also launching Browser Gaming Renaissance: The Web Game Ad Monetization Report 2026, alongside the Base44 x Nitro Web Game Contest.
We analyzed data from 806 gaming publisher domains, 4.17 billion visitor sessions, and 10,446 ad unit configurations to understand what drives advertising revenue across gaming websites.
And the findings reveal just how much potential there is in browser gaming.
Inside the report, you'll discover:
- Why browser games generate 2.37x more revenue than their share of sessions, outperforming other gaming content categories.
- Revenue per session benchmarks across different gaming website categories.
- The ad formats driving the highest viewability in browser games.
- Why Tier-One traffic is worth 3 to 5x more per session, and what that means for monetization.
- How Trainwreck Labs built a seven-figure solo studio through browser games.
Whether you're entering the contest or already running a successful browser game, the report offers real-world benchmarks and insights to help you understand how web game monetization works and what opportunities exist as your audience grows.
Download the Free Web Game Ad Monetization Report 2026
About Nitro
Nitro by Overwolf is a leading monetization platform for browser-based games and gaming content websites, helping publishers turn their audiences into sustainable, revenue-generating businesses.
Built specifically for gaming environments, Nitro helps publishers maximize advertising revenue without compromising the player experience. With a network of 500+ gaming and entertainment website owners, Nitro combines premium advertising demand with advanced ad technology, Net 7 payouts, same-day support, and transparent, real-time reporting.
About Base44
Base44 is the AI-powered platform that lets anyone build fully functioning apps and websites in minutes. Using nothing but natural language, Base44 turns words into personal productivity apps, back-office tools, customer portals and complete enterprise products, ready to use with no integrations required.