🌱 Rootbound Entries So Far: 28
Game Trailer
Scoring Competition
Welcome to the Indie Game Trailer Scoring Competition!
Are you ready to bring a breathtaking fantasy world to life through music? This is your chance to compose an original score for an indie game trailer! Set in a beautifully handcrafted pixel-art universe, our game blends action, adventure, and physics-based puzzle-solving. Now, we’re calling on composers, sound designers, and musicians to craft the perfect soundtrack for our latest trailer.
Submit your best composition and compete for prizes, recognition, and the opportunity to showcase your work in the indie gaming community. Let your music shape the adventure!
Starting on 15th March 2025!
Extended Deadline 12th of April
The Game: A Fantasy Adventure in a Broken World
In a land once ruled by an ancient civilization, a creeping blight is consuming everything in its path. You play as a small but courageous plantling, determined to uncover the mystery behind this decay and restore balance to the world. Armed with a sentient backpack, you must navigate the perilous island of Akara, solve intricate puzzles, battle dangerous creatures, and harness the lost technology of a forgotten era.
Every ruin tells a story. Every challenge reveals a secret. Will you be the one to save Akara?
About the Game – "Rootbound"
"Rootbound" is a physics-based action adventure currently in development.
Step into the role of a courageous plantling fighting to save its home from a mysterious blight. With your sentient backpack, explore the handcrafted island of Akara, uncover ancient secrets, solve puzzles, and battle formidable monsters.
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Explore & Discover – Akara is filled with lost technology, hidden lore, and powerful upgrades.
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A Living Backpack – More than just storage, it assists you but may also attract enemy attention.
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Light vs. Darkness – Campfires and torches protect you from the deadly rain and unlock magical abilities.
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Survive & Decide – Meet lost souls, forge alliances, and shape the fate of those resisting the blight.
As the game continues development, we’re excited to offer composers a unique opportunity—to train their skills in a real game environment with an official game trailer. This competition is your chance to bring Rootbound’s world to life through music!
What You Can Win? 🎉
We’re excited to offer amazing prizes for the winners of the Rootbound Trailer Scoring Competition, all generously sponsored by FluffyAudio! 🏆🎶
🥇 1st Place – "Echoes of the Earth"
The grand prize winner will receive FluffyAudio’s brand-new sample library, "Echoes of the Earth"
—a stunning collection of cinematic and organic sounds, perfect for game scoring and atmospheric compositions.
🥈 2nd Place – "Simple Opera Singer"
The second-place winner will take home "Simple Opera Singer", a beautifully sampled, expressive vocal library that brings an ethereal touch to any composition.
🥉 3rd Place – "Simple Violin"
The third-place winner will receive "Simple Violin", a deeply expressive and intuitive violin library, perfect for adding warmth and emotion to your music.
A big Thank you
for sponsoring those wonderful libraries!
Now It’s Your Turn!
The world of Rootbound is waiting for its perfect soundtrack—and that soundtrack could be yours!
This is your chance to bring an indie game trailer to life with your music. Whether you create a sweeping orchestral score, an intimate piano melody, or a pulse-pounding electronic track, your composition will shape how players experience this adventure.
Let your creativity run wild. Make every note count.
Show us what you can do!
🎼 Submit your score and be part of something unforgettable! 🎮✨
How to Enter the "Rootbound" Trailer Scoring Competition
Follow these simple steps to participate in the Rootbound Indie Game Trailer Scoring Competition:
Step 1: Download the Trailer Video
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Click the link below to download the official competition trailer.
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Make sure your Project Framerate is 60fps
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The video must not be altered in any way—just add your original music!
Step 2: Compose & Score the Video
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Create an original music score that brings the trailer to life.
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Your composition should match the emotional flow of the trailer—from wonder and adventure to mystery and action.
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Use any instruments or digital tools, but make sure your music is 100% original.
Step 3: Upload Your Video to YouTube
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Export your trailer with your composed score.
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Upload it to your YouTube channel.
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Title the video as: "Rootbound Trailer Scoring Competition - [Your Name]".
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Add the hashtag #Rootbound in the video description to help us find your entry.
Step 4: Submit Your Entry & Pay the Fee
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Fill out the official submission form on our website.
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Include the link to your YouTube video in the form.
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Pay the 5€ entry fee to complete your submission.
Step 5: Wait for the Results!
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Our panel of industry professionals will review all submissions.
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We might ask for proof that the composition is yours. AI-generated music is not allowed.
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The Game Devs will listen and judge with us
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Winners will be announced on YouTube, our website, and social media.
Submission
Please complete the form to pay and submit your entry.
FAQ – "Rootbound" Indie Game Trailer Scoring Competition
1. What is the "Rootbound" Indie Game Trailer Scoring Competition?
The "Rootbound" Trailer Scoring Competition is an exciting opportunity for composers to create an original musical score for the trailer of "Rootbound," a fantasy-themed indie game. Participants will compose music that enhances the trailer’s journey—from moments of wonder and mystery to intense action and suspense.
2. Who can participate?
The competition is open to composers of all skill levels from around the world. Whether you are an experienced professional or an aspiring musician, we invite you to showcase your talent.
3. How do I enter the competition?
To enter, submit your original score for the provided trailer footage through our online submission portal. Be sure to follow all guidelines and submit your entry before the deadline. The footage itself must not be altered in any way!
4. Is there an entry fee?
Yes, there is an entry fee of 5€.
5. Why is there an entry fee?
The entry fee helps cover the costs associated with running the competition, including:
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Administrative costs for processing entries
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Compensation for judges and panelists
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Promotion and marketing expenses to ensure visibility for participants
6. What are the judging criteria?
Entries will be judged based on:
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Creativity & Originality – How unique and engaging is your composition?
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Technical Skill – Quality of orchestration, arrangement, and production.
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Emotional Impact – How well does the music enhance the trailer’s story and mood?
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Narrative Alignment – Does the score reflect the transitions between adventure, mystery, and action?
7. What are the prizes?
Prizes include:
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Professional exposure through our website, social media, and YouTube channel.
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A high-quality sample libraries for further music production.
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Mentorship and feedback from industry professionals in game music and sound design.
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Additional surprise rewards to be announced!
8. When is the submission deadline?
The submission Extended deadline is April 12th, 2025. Make sure your entry is submitted on time to be considered.
9. How will the winners be announced?
Winners will be announced on:
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Our YouTube channel
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The official competition website
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Social media channels
Additionally, winners will be contacted directly via email.
10. Can I use pre-existing music for my submission?
No. All entries must be original compositions created specifically for this competition. Using pre-existing music will result in disqualification.
11. Can I collaborate with others on my submission?
No, this is an individual competition—collaborations are not allowed.
12. Who are the judges?
Our judging panel consists of experienced professionals from the game music and film industry and also the Game Developer.
13. How can I contact the competition organizers?
For inquiries or further information, please contact us at:
📧 marika.schanz83@gmail.com
📧 martin@martinheidenreichmusic.com
