Bafta Opens Applications for Annual Young Game Designers Competition
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Key points
- Applications for the Young Game Designers competition are open until March 12 at 5pm.
- Applicants aged 10-18 within are eligible to apply.
- The competition has two main categories: Game Concept Award and Game Making Award.
Bafta is hosting its annual Young Game Designers competition for participants aged 10-18. Applications are open until March 12 at 5 pm. The competition has two categories: the Game Concept Award and the Game Making Award.
The competition is divided into two age groups within both categories, with participants aged 10-14 competing against each other, while those aged 15-18 are in a separate bracket.
Here are the general guidelines set by Bafta for the Young Game Designers competition:
- Game Concept
- Pitch game concepts to Bafta with some accompanying art, gameplay ideas, diagrams, and or level designs.
- For those not confident in art, Bafta recommends creating a map or level design, diagram, or chart.
- Game Making
- Submit a working prototype of the game, with at least one playable level.
- All games must be suitable for players under the age of 16 (PEGI 12 rating or less).
- No gore, blood, or violence.
- All participants under the age of 18 are required to sign parental consent forms.
The official Bafta website has more detailed rulings, laying out acceptable file formats, media transparency, and copyright. They also showcase the previous years’ winners, which could serve as an invaluable resource for 2025 contestants.
