FAQs

What can I use?

Any bits from any miniature company in any configuration; things you sculpted by hand or created digitally. However you create minis is how you should submit your creations.

What are these prizes you mention?

We’ll have unique trophies for first, second, and third place.

Can I submit more than one entry?

Go ham. We may stop you eventually, but let’s leave it open for now.

When’s it due?

May 31, 2026.

How will this be judged?

By a small selection of judges, focusing on creativity, artistic flair, composition, and adherence to the theme.

There’s a theme this year?

Teeth?

How do in incorporate a theme into my work?

Check out this sweet intro by the Art Institute of Chicago. If that doesn’t quite do it, ask your friends! They’ll have great ideas around exploring the theme

I’ve never done a competition before, should I really enter?

Absolutely! It’s going to be a blast.

Does it have to be painted?

It does not. The most important thing is that you present your creation in the best light. The working assumption is that a majority will be painted, but it is not a requirement.

I get it’s all free to enter, participate, and win — how could I support to keep this running?

Feel free to pick something up from the shop (we have custom minis every year!). Support @totally_not_panicking on Patreon!

What if I have additional questions?

Shoot an email to matt@smashbash.org.