Runner-Up Campaign Kit

Out of 700 games reviewed, being named a Runner-Up in your category is a massive achievement. Congratulations!

The Playlin Awards are the annual awards honoring excellence in daily games: the short-form, repeat-play experiences that millions of people make part of their everyday routine. Use the assets below to celebrate your success and help your audience share in the excitement.

1. Share the News on Social

Template 1

Big news: [Game Title] was just named a Runner-Up for a 2025 Playlin Award! 🏆 Being recognized as one of the best in our category is a huge honor. If you haven't played yet, today's a great day to check it out.
#playlinawards #dailygames #gamedev

Template 2

We're thrilled to announce that [Game Title] is a Runner-Up for a 2025 Playlin Award! 🏆 Huge thank you to the judges and to everyone who plays daily!
#playlinawards #dailygames #indiedev

2. Put a Runner-Up Badge on Your Website

Show off your achievement by adding the runner-up badge to your website's footer or game's landing page. We recommend linking to one of two places depending on your goal:

Option A: Link to the 2025 Winners Gallery

Best for credibility. Visitors see your recognition alongside all award categories.

<a href="https://playlin.io/2025-winners/" target="_blank">
  <img src="https://cdn.playlin.io/awards/2025/runner-up-badge-2025-light.png"
       alt="2025 Playlin Awards Runner-Up" width="200">
</a>

Option B: Link to your game page on Playlin

Best for driving traffic directly to your game listing.

<a href="https://playlin.io/game/[your-game-slug]/" target="_blank">
  <img src="https://cdn.playlin.io/awards/2025/runner-up-badge-2025-light.png"
       alt="2025 Playlin Awards Runner-Up" width="200">
</a>

3. Include It in Your Newsletter

Dedicate a section of your next newsletter to the recognition. Here's a starter you can customize:

We're a Playlin Award Runner-Up! We're proud to announce that [Game Title] has been recognized as a runner-up for the 2025 Playlin Award in [Category Name]. Thank you to everyone who plays with us daily. It means the world.

4. Include It in Your Email Signature

Add a short line to your email signature so every message you send carries the recognition. Plain-text friendly:

🏆 [Game Title] — Runner-Up, 2025 Playlin Award | [Category Name]
playlin.io/game/[your-game-slug]/

Thanks for making daily games awesome. Huge appreciation to our independent judges and to every creator pushing the genre forward. We’re excited to keep playing and sharing what you build next.