2020 G4C STUDENT CHALLENGE
The Games for Change Student Challenge is a game design competition that invites middle and high public school students in NYC, LA, Detroit and Atlanta to create digital games about real-world issues.
CHALLENGE THEMES
Games must be about one of the 2020 Student Challenge themes (listed below) and must meet all requirements outlined in the 'Rules & Guidelines' section.
A Clean & Happy Earth
Inclusive Play: Designing Games for All
Get the Party Started (NOTE: This theme is only available to NYC, LA, and Detroit students)
The Human-Animal Bond
Visit the ‘Choose Your City’ section of the Student Challenge website for information on the 2020 Student Challenge themes in each participating city and to access resources on the themes.
PRIZES
Winners will receive national recognition and prizes including games, technology, social impact experiences, and theme-related opportunities. Each student on the Grand Prize Winning team will receive a $1,000 Grand Prize Scholarship, generously provided by Take-Two Interactive.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Each city will recognize finalists and winners in each of the following award categories:
New York City
A Clean & Happy Earth - Best Middle School Game
A Clean & Happy Earth - Best High School Game
Inclusive Play: Designing Games for All - Best Middle School Game
Inclusive Play: Designing Games for All - Best High School Game
Get the Party Started - Best Middle School Game
Get the Party Started - Best High School Game
The Human-Animal Bond - Best Middle School Game
The Human-Animal Bond - Best High School Game
Grand Prize Winner - Best Overall Game
Los Angeles
A Clean & Happy Earth - Best Middle School Game
A Clean & Happy Earth - Best High School Game
Inclusive Play: Designing Games for All - Best Middle School Game
Inclusive Play: Designing Games for All - Best High School Game
Get the Party Started - Best Middle School Game
Get the Party Started - Best High School Game
The Human-Animal Bond - Best Middle School Game
The Human-Animal Bond - Best High School Game
Grand Prize Winner - Best Overall Game
Atlanta
A Clean & Happy Earth - Best Middle School Game
A Clean & Happy Earth - Best High School Game
Inclusive Play: Designing Games for All - Best Middle School Game
Inclusive Play: Designing Games for All - Best High School Game
The Human-Animal Bond - Best Middle School Game
The Human-Animal Bond - Best High School Game
Grand Prize Winner - Best Overall Game
Detroit
A Clean & Happy Earth - Best Middle School Game
A Clean & Happy Earth - Best High School Game
Inclusive Play: Designing Games for All - Best Middle School Game
Inclusive Play: Designing Games for All - Best High School Game
Get the Party Started - Best Middle School Game
Get the Party Started - Best High School Game
The Human-Animal Bond - Best Middle School Game
The Human-Animal Bond - Best High School Game
Grand Prize Winner - Best Overall Game
All student competitors are invited to attend the local Awards Ceremony in their city during May/June 2020. Finalists will have the opportunity to exhibit their games as part of an 'Awards Showcase' and winners will be annouced (and prizes awarded) during an on-stage ceremony.
2020 G4C STUDENT CHALLENGE PARTNERS
PROGRAM PARTNERS
PROGRAM SUPPORTERS
THEME PARTNERS
