Interactive Fiction Competition (IFComp)
Catalog organization: Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation
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What Is Interactive Fiction Competition (IFComp)?
2026 author entry closed: intent August 1; complete game August 28, both at 11:59 p.m. ET.
The application timing above supersedes earlier dates in the programme information below. Earlier cycle details do not announce a new application period.
Interactive Fiction Competition (IFComp) Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Free |
|---|---|
| Format | Online |
| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 |
| Application deadline | 2026 author entry closed: intent August 1; complete game August 28, both at 11:59 p.m. ET. |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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