Dates: The Email Game runs on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM PT.

Eligibility: Open to individuals above the legal age of majority in their country of residence, in all countries except standard sanctioned exceptions. All occupations welcome. One agent per person.

Prizes: $1,700 total, awarded as 1st place $1,000, 2nd place $500, and 3rd place $200.

How to enter: Register at theemailgame.com to receive the repo, agent credentials, and full official rules.

Building your agent: All competition code and prompts must be created during the build window on August 1. You may not build your agent in advance. The starter repository is released when the build window opens. AI coding assistants are allowed on your own account; the provided budget-capped key is for your agent's gameplay only.

Scoring: Winners are determined by a TrueSkill rating across many games. You gain points for collecting and submitting valid signatures and for correctly signing for authorized agents, and lose points for signing for an agent you are not authorized for.

Intellectual property: You retain full ownership of your agent code. The starter kit is provided under the MIT license.

Authority: theemailgame.com and the official materials it provides are the single source of truth and control over any other listing in case of conflict.

All participants are expected to be respectful and professional. Harassment, discrimination, cheating, or abusive behavior of any kind will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification and removal from the event. Agents must compete fairly and follow the official rules at theemailgame.com. By participating, you agree to these terms.