Base44 Big Game App Contest: The Complete $50,000 Guide
Everything you need to know about Base44's Super Bowl contest - prizes, rules, deadlines, and pro tips for every category. Plus: what to do when the contest ends and you need a real platform for your business.
Contest Overview
Base44 launched the "Big Game App Contest" alongside their 2026 Super Bowl ad. It's a nationwide competition offering $50,000 in total prizes for building game day-themed apps on their platform. No entry fee required.
Prize Categories Breakdown
The $50,000 prize pool is split across four categories. Each rewards a different kind of strength, so you can play to yours.
Boldest Idea
The most creative, original concept. Judges want to see something nobody else thought of. Think outside the box - the weirder and more inventive your game day app, the better.
Best Built
The most polished, well-executed application. Clean design, smooth user experience, thoughtful features. This is about craft and quality of execution.
Most Buzzworthy
The app that generates the most social media engagement and attention. This is about virality - likes, shares, comments, and reach on your social post.
Wild Card
A judge's choice pick for anything that stands out but didn't fit neatly into the other categories. Could be humor, cleverness, or just something the judges loved.
Key Dates & Deadlines
Entry Period Opens
Contest begins. Start building your game day app on Base44.
Super Bowl LX
Base44's ad airs nationally. Peak visibility for contest entries.
Entry Deadline
Final moment to submit your entry. No late submissions accepted.
Judging Period
Judges review all entries. Your app must remain live and accessible.
Winners Announced
Winners contacted and announced publicly.
How to Enter (Step by Step)
Build a Game Day App
Create a game day-themed application on Base44. It can be anything related to the big game - party planning, snack voting, prediction pools, viewing party organizers, etc.
Publish It Live
Your app must be published and accessible to anyone via a public link. Draft or private apps do not qualify.
Share on Social Media
Post on X (Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook. Your post MUST include: a link to your live app, the @Base44 tag, and the hashtag #MyBigGameApp.
Submit Your Entry
Copy the link to your social media post and submit it via Base44's official contest form. This is the final step - don't skip it.
Official Rules & Requirements
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older to enter
- One entry per person - no multiple submissions
- No teams allowed - individual entries only
- App must be built on the Base44 platform
- App must remain live during the entire entry and judging periods
- Social post must include app link, @Base44 tag, and #MyBigGameApp hashtag
- Entry must be submitted through the official form
Prohibited Content
- NFL trademarks, logos, or official marks
- Team logos, names, or official imagery
- The words "Super Bowl" (use "Big Game" or "Game Day" instead)
- Copyrighted media (images, music, video clips)
- Any content you don't have rights to use
Tips for Winning Each Category
Winning "Boldest Idea" ($15K)
- Don't build another prediction pool - hundreds of people will do that. Go niche.
- Combine unexpected concepts: a halftime show dance-move rating app, a commercial bingo generator, a snack bracket tournament.
- Solve a real problem nobody talks about: coordinating potluck dishes, settling couch arguments about plays, tracking who owes what from group food orders.
- The weirder the concept, the more memorable. Judges see dozens of similar apps - yours needs to be the one they talk about.
Winning "Best Built" ($15K)
- Polish beats complexity. A simple app that works flawlessly wins over a complex app with rough edges.
- Focus on mobile responsiveness - most people use their phone on game day.
- Add thoughtful details: loading states, empty states, error handling, clear call-to-actions.
- Test your app thoroughly before submitting. Broken features are an instant disqualifier in judges' minds.
Winning "Most Buzzworthy" ($15K)
- Build something inherently shareable - apps that generate personalized results people want to screenshot and share.
- Time your social post for maximum visibility: right before, during, or immediately after the Super Bowl.
- Ask friends, family, and followers to engage with your post. Engagement snowballs.
- Use humor. Funny apps get shared more than useful ones on social media.
- Create a short video demo showing the app in action - video posts get 3x more engagement than static images.
Landing the "Wild Card" ($5K)
- This is the judges' personal favorite. Be authentic and build something you genuinely enjoy.
- Show personality. The wild card often goes to the entry that made judges smile or think differently.
- Don't try to game this category - it rewards genuineness over strategy.
Beyond the Contest: Building for Your Actual Business
The Base44 Super Bowl ad inspired millions of people to think: "I could build an app for my business." That instinct is right. But here's the thing most people don't consider:
Contest Apps Are Throwaway Prototypes
A game day app is fun for a week. Your business needs a system that runs reliably for years. Different requirements demand different tools.
Prototyping Platforms Aren't Operations Platforms
Base44 is designed for quick builds and demos. It's great for that. But running actual business operations - inventory tracking, customer management, order processing, team workflows - requires depth that contest platforms don't prioritize.
The Wix Factor
Base44 was acquired by Wix in 2025. Your contest app lives on Wix's infrastructure, governed by Wix's terms. For a contest entry, that's fine. For your business data and operations, it's worth thinking about.
Whether you enter the contest or not, if the ad made you realize your business needs better tools, you should explore a platform built specifically for that.
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AgentUI is a no-code platform purpose-built for real business operations. While Base44 is great for contest entries and quick prototypes, AgentUI is designed for the tools your business actually runs on every day.
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Independent Platform
AgentUI is not owned by Wix, Google, or any big tech company. Your business data stays on a platform whose only job is serving you - not upselling you into a parent company's ecosystem.
Operations-Grade Infrastructure
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AI-Powered Building
Describe your business process and AI generates your application - just like Base44. The difference is what you're building for: real operations, not contest entries.
Data You Control
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Base44 contest free to enter?
Yes. There is no entry fee. You need a free Base44 account to build and publish your app.
Can I enter as a team?
No. The contest is individual entries only. One entry per person, no team submissions allowed.
Can I use the words "Super Bowl" in my app?
No. NFL trademarks including "Super Bowl" are prohibited. Use alternatives like "Big Game," "Game Day," or "Championship Sunday."
What happens to my app after the contest?
Your app stays live on Base44 (now a Wix company) unless you take it down. But contest apps are typically not designed for long-term use.
Can I win multiple categories?
The official rules allow one entry per person, so your single entry could theoretically be considered for multiple categories. Check the official rules for the latest details.
When exactly is the deadline?
February 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. No extensions.
Do I need coding experience?
No. Base44 is a no-code platform. You describe what you want and AI builds it. Same as AgentUI for business applications.
What if the ad inspired me to build something for my business, not a contest entry?
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