# Mancalero — application record

Last updated: September 14, 2026 (America/Toronto)

This page is the source note for the public press-kit banner. “Applied” means the developer confirmed a submission; “Registered” means the developer confirmed event registration. Prepared opportunities are intentionally not presented as applications.

## Confirmed

| Opportunity | Status | Record |
|---|---|---|
| BGM Game Expo Winter 2026 | Applied | Submitted by the developer using the ArchiusDev YouTube-associated account email. |
| IndieX 2026 | Applied | Submitted by the developer; key-allocation details are kept private. |
| Steam Next Fest — October 2026 | Registered | Registration and the September 15, 2026 demo date were confirmed in Steamworks. |
| Best Indie Games | Applied | Submitted and verified by the developer through the official developer form. |
| INDIE Live Expo 2026.12.1 / INDIE Waves | Applied | Submitted September 3, 2026 through the official entry form; public media mirror supplied. |
| Support the Indies (Helix / DFF) | Applied | Submitted September 3, 2026 through the official game-submission form; no key was required. |
| Game*Spark | Applied | Submitted September 7, 2026 through the official IID release-submission form; the form confirmed that the inquiry was sent. |

## Closed / not selected

| Opportunity | Status | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Games Without AI Showcase | Not selected for official Steam event; promotional sharing permitted | Application recorded September 5, 2026; outcome recorded September 7, 2026. On September 12, AndreaG of DevLand Marketing clarified that Mancalero may be shared through DevLand social posts, press kits, and private keys to press/influencers, but will not be included in the official Steam event with Valve because of the AI-use detection caveat. Do not describe this as Valve event participation. |

### Public wording

Mancalero is eligible for DevLand Marketing’s Games Without AI promotional sharing, but is not an official participant in the Valve Steam event.

## Prepared, not submitted

| Opportunity | Status | Key requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Indie Hunt | Prepared | Login-gated form; no public deadline or key request found. |
| SteamPeek | Contact sent | Discovery listing pitch sent; no key requested. |
| IGF 2027 | Watchlist | Fee-waiver route considered; no application submitted. |

## Source links

- BGM Game Expo: https://bgmexpo.com
- IndieX: https://indiex.online/submitgame/
- Steam Next Fest October 2026: https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest/2026october
- INDIE Live Expo entry: https://indie.live-expo.games/en/entry/
- Support the Indies: https://helixtools.org/support-the-indies
- Games Without AI: https://devlandmarketing.com/games-without-ai-showcase
- Best Indie Games developer form: https://www.thebestindiegames.com/contact
- Game*Spark editorial contact: https://www.iid.co.jp/contact/media_contact.html?recipient=gamespark
- IGF submission information: https://igf.com/submission-info/