Game Design Competition Guidelines

Mel Phillips introduces the BAFTA Young Games Designers Competition at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The competition is divided into Game Concept and Game Making categories, with age groups 10-14 and 15-18. Participants can submit original game ideas or working prototypes. Tips are provided for presenting ideas, including using simple shapes or alternative methods if art skills are lacking. All entries must be family-friendly, adhering to PEGI 12 guidelines. Additional resources and tips are available on the YGD website.

Where is Mel Phillips giving the introduction for the BAFTA Young Games Designers Competition?

• The British Museum

• The Natural History Museum

• The Victoria and Albert Museum

• The Science Museum

What are the two main categories in the YGD competition?

• Game Concept and Game Making

• Game Design and Game Development

• Game Art and Game Programming

• Game Story and Game Mechanics

For the Game Concept category, what is NOT required in your submission?

• A working prototype

• Gameplay ideas

• Original game idea

• Accompanying art

What is a suggested alternative if you are not confident in your drawing skills?

• Copy designs from existing games

• Use simple shapes to block out ideas

• Hire a professional artist

• Submit without any visuals

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to present your game ideas?

• Using diagrams or charts

• Building a model and photographing it

• Creating a map or level design

• Writing a detailed story

What is the maximum PEGI rating allowed for games submitted to the competition?

• PEGI 7

• PEGI 12

• PEGI 16

• PEGI 18

Where can participants find more information and tips for the competition?

• youngdesigners.com

• gamecompetition.org

• bafta.com

• ygd.bafta.org