Video Game Creation- http://www.stemchallenge.org/stem/#/home
1. Choose one of the following three formats:
a. Written Video Game Design Document: Applicants may submit their Project in the form of a written design document that provides a clear description of the game (“Design Document“). The description must include a description of the overall vision for the game, target audience, genre, core gameplay, visual style and (if applicable to the game) characters and story line.
b.Playable Game — Free Platform: Applicants may submit their Project in the form of a playable prototype made using Game Maker, Scratch, Unity, or Gamestar Mechanic (“Free Platform Prototype“). In creating a Free Platform Prototype, the Applicant may use only the features available in the free tier of these programs or features that are made available specifically for use in the Video Game Challenge as specified on the Site. Each Applicant that submits a Free Platform Prototype may also submit a written description of the overall vision and design goals for the game.
c. Playable Game — Open Platform: Applicants may submit their Project in the form of a playable prototype made using any game creation platform that permits the prototype to be played by the Video Challenge judges on a browser, personal computer or mobile device without the purchase of a subscription or license (“Open Platform Prototype”). Examples of such platforms include, but are not limited to, Flash, Stagecast Creator, RPG Maker, Game Salad. Each Applicant that submits an Open Platform Prototype Project may also submit a written description of the overall vision and design goals for the game.
2.Entry Guidelines: All Submissions must comply with the following Content Restrictions:
A. Submission MUST NOT contain any personally identifiable information, including but not limited to Applicant’s true name, address, birth date, social security number or other federal or state identification number, school name. Application Forms and/or Submissions that incorporate any of this information will be subject to disqualification.
B. The Submission must not contain material that violates or infringes another’s rights, including but not limited to privacy, publicity, copyright, trademark, patent, or intellectual property- or property-related rights;
C. The Submission must not disparage Sponsors or any other person or party affiliated with the promotion and administration of the Eanes School district, public or private companies, or specific organizations.
D. The Submission must not contain footage, images or artwork not created by Applicant unless such footage, images or artwork are included as part of the Applicant’s chosen game creation platform or Applicant has obtained all rights necessary to include such footage, images or artwork. Written permission must be submitted with application.
E. The Submission must not contain material that is inappropriate, indecent, obscene, hateful, tortious, defamatory, slanderous or libelous. All entries are rated E- for everyone even if difficulty of content is intended for older audiences.
F. The Submission must not contain material that promotes bigotry, racism, hatred or harm against any group or individual or promotes discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age
G. The Submission must not contain material that is unlawful, in violation of or contrary to the laws or regulations.
3. Additional Judging Criteria for Video Game:
A. engaging gameplay (extent to which the games keep players fully engaged or, with respect to Submissions consisting of Written Video Game Design Documents, appear likely to do so)
B. innovative/creative vision (uniqueness of the game concept)
C. well-balanced game play (clarity of game play goals, balance of challenges and rewards, and feedback to the player)
a. Written Video Game Design Document: Applicants may submit their Project in the form of a written design document that provides a clear description of the game (“Design Document“). The description must include a description of the overall vision for the game, target audience, genre, core gameplay, visual style and (if applicable to the game) characters and story line.
b.Playable Game — Free Platform: Applicants may submit their Project in the form of a playable prototype made using Game Maker, Scratch, Unity, or Gamestar Mechanic (“Free Platform Prototype“). In creating a Free Platform Prototype, the Applicant may use only the features available in the free tier of these programs or features that are made available specifically for use in the Video Game Challenge as specified on the Site. Each Applicant that submits a Free Platform Prototype may also submit a written description of the overall vision and design goals for the game.
c. Playable Game — Open Platform: Applicants may submit their Project in the form of a playable prototype made using any game creation platform that permits the prototype to be played by the Video Challenge judges on a browser, personal computer or mobile device without the purchase of a subscription or license (“Open Platform Prototype”). Examples of such platforms include, but are not limited to, Flash, Stagecast Creator, RPG Maker, Game Salad. Each Applicant that submits an Open Platform Prototype Project may also submit a written description of the overall vision and design goals for the game.
2.Entry Guidelines: All Submissions must comply with the following Content Restrictions:
A. Submission MUST NOT contain any personally identifiable information, including but not limited to Applicant’s true name, address, birth date, social security number or other federal or state identification number, school name. Application Forms and/or Submissions that incorporate any of this information will be subject to disqualification.
B. The Submission must not contain material that violates or infringes another’s rights, including but not limited to privacy, publicity, copyright, trademark, patent, or intellectual property- or property-related rights;
C. The Submission must not disparage Sponsors or any other person or party affiliated with the promotion and administration of the Eanes School district, public or private companies, or specific organizations.
D. The Submission must not contain footage, images or artwork not created by Applicant unless such footage, images or artwork are included as part of the Applicant’s chosen game creation platform or Applicant has obtained all rights necessary to include such footage, images or artwork. Written permission must be submitted with application.
E. The Submission must not contain material that is inappropriate, indecent, obscene, hateful, tortious, defamatory, slanderous or libelous. All entries are rated E- for everyone even if difficulty of content is intended for older audiences.
F. The Submission must not contain material that promotes bigotry, racism, hatred or harm against any group or individual or promotes discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age
G. The Submission must not contain material that is unlawful, in violation of or contrary to the laws or regulations.
3. Additional Judging Criteria for Video Game:
A. engaging gameplay (extent to which the games keep players fully engaged or, with respect to Submissions consisting of Written Video Game Design Documents, appear likely to do so)
B. innovative/creative vision (uniqueness of the game concept)
C. well-balanced game play (clarity of game play goals, balance of challenges and rewards, and feedback to the player)