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Rules

1. CharSet only: Create a logo using up to 256 unique characters.
2. Logo is the focus: The logo or wordmark must be the primary focus of the artwork. Decorative graphics may support the logo, but must not dominate it.
3. Fresh work: Entries must be new and created specifically for this competition.
4. No conversions or tracing: Automatic conversions and tracing are not permitted.
5. No AI: AI-generated artwork is not allowed.
6. No VIC tricks: No sprites, raster effects, animation, or other VIC tricks. Simple fade-ins or fade-outs are permitted.
7. Entries: Maximum six entries per participant.
8. Organiser discretion: The organisers reserve the right to reject entries that violate the rules or spirit of the competition.

What is a logo?

A logo is an identifiable word, name, symbol, or emblem.

This competition intentionally does not over-police inspiration or established scene motifs. To be clear about how the rules are intended to be interpreted:

• Established group emblems, symbols, and motifs are allowed, provided the submitted artwork itself is newly redrawn or reinterpreted for this competition.
• Automatic conversions are not allowed.
• Tracing is not allowed.
• Entries that are primarily a picture with text added may be rejected if the logo or wordmark is not the primary focus.

Check your entry

Not sure your artwork fits one of the categories? CharSet Lab checks your PNG, tells you which mode it fits and how many characters it uses, and builds a ready-to-run .PRG. You're free to use any tools you like, but it's an easy way to be confident your image and PRG meet the compo requirements.

Submissions

1. Upload: Entries can be uploaded to CSDb at csdb.dk/event/index.php?id=3647.
2. Email: Or email here: raistlin@c64demo.com. We will upload as soon as we can - but it's an automated process - please don't use this method too close to the deadline (it's your risk).
3. Workstages: Not required but feel free to include them if you have them.
4. Posting elsewhere: Feel free to post the logo elsewhere.
5. Deadline: All entries should be submitted before 31st August 2026, 23:59 UTC.

Voting

1. Duration: Voting will run from 1st to 7th September 2026 inclusive (UTC).
2. Where: Voting will be done here on C64GFX.com using the 10-star voting system.
3. Who: All registered users can vote but only verified sceners' votes will affect the score.
4. Privacy: Votes remain private during the voting period and are made public once voting closes.

Results

1. Scoring: Scores will be determined using squared averages.
2. Final Results: Announced as soon as possible after voting closes.