Hi,
The judges rate the games during the rating period, meaning we've already sat together and gone over the entries. We will then combine those ratings with the itch results with a fair weighting system and communicate the top 5 entries on Monday! From there the top 5 games will be showcased and played / rated on the day of the conference which will determine the final winners.
In terms of the prizes, we're just waiting for final budget approvals but they will be communicated on the day of the conference when we announce the winners.