Submission window now open!

The submission window for games and game design documents (GDDs) runs from  22 July through to 5 August 2021.

How to submit:

Mentors upload the game and GDD via their Mentor Login on the Stemgames Portal.

You will see a table showing team names on the left and a link to upload GDD.  When you click the GDD link, you will see a submission form.  If you are putting an online link to a game, then you can add the URL here.  Once you've completed this step, there is a link to upload the game file in .zip format.  Please note that if you have put an online link within the GDD section, you will not need to upload a game.

Tips:

Remember to ensure you've adhered to the Guidelines so that all games conform to the entry requirements. We are aware there were conflicting instructions on whether to include student names within the GDD.  We would prefer no names, however GDD with names will also be accepted and this will not affect the submission or judging.

Check carefully to make sure everything (including online links) is present and correct. Be sure to include everything you want to (including images, appendices, storyboard charts, etc) in the single GDD document, in PDF or Word format, as there is no option to go back and add further documentation.  If an online link doesn't work, the judges will not be able to assess and play the game – which may mean we cannot move it through to the next phase of judging. 

 

Any queries, please email the project team at contact@stemgames.org.au and we will respond to your query as quickly as possible.

Good luck! 

Winning games to be showcased at PAX

We are excited to announce that the Australian STEM Video Game Challenge will be showcasing this year's winning games at PAX Aus - Australia's biggest gaming expo! PAX Aus is scheduled to take place in Melbourne from 8-10 October, subject to government restrictions.

Want your game to be played by hundreds of gamers? It's not too late to join this year's Challenge: assemble your team of 1-4 students and register by 22 July. And if you need some inspiration, check out this short video from Behind the News about the 2018 winners in the Year 5-8 open category, St Anthony's School, Western Australia.

Call for judges!

Want to win a 3-day PAX Aus pass? All you have to do is play games...

We are looking to recruit as many volunteer judges as possible. You don't have to be an expert, you just have to love games. All judges will be provided with judging criteria and handbook to assist. 

Judging takes place in three rounds between 9 August to 9 September 2021, with final winners announced on 21 September 2021. Judging can be done in your own time in the comfort of your home. We try not to overload you: judges usually get between 5 and 10 games to play and assess, including the Game Design Document.

    Round 1 - Does it play? (No experience necessary)
    Round 2 - Main judging round (Judging criteria provided - it's not as hard as it sounds)
    Round 3 - Final Judging round (Judging rubric provided - industry experience highly regarded)

All judges that complete their judging will go into the draw to win a 3-day pass for PAX Aus 2021!  

If you are interested in coming along for the ride and helping us to encourage and inspire the next generation of game developers, please register using this link: https://www.stemgames.org.au/registration-2021/judge-registration