#SHMUPtember
Contests
Looking for a unique challenge as a participant of the Community Game-Along? Test yourself with these special contests for different prizes (prizes being bragging rights and maybe special icons in your card on the participation page).
Platformer Rally

How many spaces can you fill?
Bingo active from September 1st to September 30th
Clear Ten SHMUPs: Self explanatory.
Clear Five SHMUPs: Self explanatory.
2020s: Play a #SHMUPtember eligible title that was originally released in the 2020s.
Play ONE SHMUP: Self explanatory.
1980s: Play a #SHMUPtember eligible title that was originally released in the 80s.
2010s: Play a #SHMUPtember eligible game that was released in the 10s.
Final Fantasy 16: I swear this is the last one.
Play Ten SHMUPs: Self explanatory.
The Pillars: Play a #SHMUPtember eligible title released in either the 70s or 80s from Taito, Atari, and Namco. For example, play Space Invaders, Asteroids, and Galaxian.
Streamer: Join the chat of someone streaming a #SHMUPtember eligible game.
Horizontal: Play a horizontal shooter (something like Gradius or R-Type).
On Foot: Play a run and gun shooter (something like Contra or Metal Slug).
2000s: Play a #SHMUPtember eligible title that was originally released in the 2000s.
Top Ten: Can you crack the top ten on the high score board of an arcade SHMUP?
Heaven or Hell?: Play a bullet hell (like Ikaruga) or a bullet heaven (like Vampire Survivors).
1990s: Play a #SHMUPtember eligible title that was originally released in the 90s.
Blending Genres: Does your #SHMUPtember eligible game incorporate elements of other genres, besides shoot 'em up? Tell us about it!
Horizontal: Play a vertical shooter (something like Gradius or R-Type).
Clear ONE SHMUP: Self explanatory.
Play Five SHMUPs: Self explanatory.
Paws: Play or promote the game Wild Guns Reloaded. Trust me, Paws will thank you later.
Promote #SHMUPtember: Make a video, stream a game, write a blog, or simply post about #SHMUPtember somewhere.
Rail: Play an on-rail shooter (like Space Harrier or Star Fox).
1 CC: Can you clear one #SHMUPtember eligible game WITHOUT getting a game over?