The 8-bit contest is semi-regular contest hosted by Meatballsub with the following distinctive rules:

Each contestant will be able to make their own custom 16-color palette.
You may use four max colors per map tile
You may use three max colors per walkabout, hero and enemy sprites, attacks, and weapon graphics
You may use 16 max colors per battle/cutscene/title backdrop

2013[edit]

The 2013 contest was co-hosted by Meatballsub and Spoonweaver and ran Jul 11 - Sep 9.

Entries[edit]

Cat in Box by Spoonweaver
Meh 2.0 by Fenrir-Lunaris
The Absolute by Eggie
Ihopeifinishthis.RPG by Nathan Karr

2012[edit]

In 2012 an 8-bit contest was planned, with people signing up, but it didn't occur.

2010[edit]

Ran from Feb 6 - Mar 5, hosted by, and prizes sponsored by, Meatballsub.

Entries[edit]

Bell of Chaos by James Paige

Carson and the Quest for Color by Puzzle

Crystal Chasers by Moogle1

Dragon Bustier by Shizuma

Horse Game by Surlaw

2009[edit]

Ran from May 11th until Sunday, June 7th by Meatballsub. There were optional 'themes' which were worth extra points, and a cash prize provided by MBS.