Game Design Competition

Theme & Guidelines

Overview

This competition challenges participants to create games that shed light on the struggles, resilience, and dreams of children in Gaza. The goal to raise awareness and foster a deeper connection with the children of Gaza, Palestine, and the world.

Theme

Children in Gaza experience immense hardships, including war, loss of loved ones, injuries, mental trauma, displacement, and a severe lack of essential resources, healthcare and education. Despite these challenges, they show remarkable resilience and hope for a brighter future.

Mission

Create a game that engage players in understanding, solving problems, and empathizing with the lives of children in Gaza. Through meaningful scenarios, players will face choices that reflect the daily challenges and aspirations of these children.

Impact

Your game can be a powerful tool for education and advocacy, inspiring players around the world to take real-world action. By raising awareness and fostering solidarity and support, your game can inspire a positive change for the children of Gaza, Palestine, and the world.

Inspiration

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These are some guidelines to inspire your research and idea development for the game design competition. Use these as sources of inspiration for your game.

1. Emphasize Empathy and Understanding‍

  • Narrative Focus: Create narratives that allow players to step into the shoes of Gaza's children, understanding their daily lives, dreams, and resilience.
  • Character Development: Develop characters that reflect the strength and hope of Gaza's children, showcasing their determination and courage.

2. Highlight Solutions and Resilience

  • Problem-Solving Mechanic: Design game mechanics that involve solving real-world problems, such as finding creative ways to access education or community support.
  • Achievement System: Reward players for acts of kindness, problem-solving, and community-building within the game, reflecting positive actions and resilience.

3. Foster Awareness and Action

  • Educational Content: Include facts and stories about Gaza's children, educating players about their situation and the broader context.
  • Call to Action: Encourage players to take real-world actions, such as supporting charities or spreading awareness, through in-game prompts and resources.

4. Create an Uplifting Experience

  • Positive Outcomes: Ensure the game emphasizes hope and positive outcomes, even in challenging scenarios, to inspire and uplift players.
  • Interactive Stories: Use interactive storytelling to create a deep emotional connection, making players more invested in the cause.

How to Participate

Follow these steps to join our Game Design Competition.
1

Know the Rules

All participants agree to abide by our full competition rules.
Read the Rules
2

Make your Game

The task is to make a video game that reflects year's theme: #Code4Gaza.
Explore the Theme
3

Submit the Entry Form

‍Official participation in the competition consists of the submission of the Entry form.
Submit your game