International online competition for children in game development
Categories and Prizes
1. Three winners in the category “Best Game Concept”
Prize for 1st place: Headphones / Keyboard & Mouse / Plush gift / 3000 rk Prize for 2nd place: 2000 rk Prize for 3rd place: 1000 rk
2. Three winners in the category “Best Game Concept in English” Prize for 1st place: Headphones / Keyboard & Mouse / Plush gift / 3000 rk Prize for 2nd place: 2000 rk Prize for 3rd place: 1000 rk
3. Three winners in the category “Best Roblox Game” Prize for 1st place: Headphones / Keyboard & Mouse / Plush gift / 3000 rk Prize for 2nd place: 2000 rk Prize for 3rd place: 1000 rk
4. Three winners in the category “Best Python Game” Prize for 1st place: Headphones / Keyboard & Mouse / Plush gift / 3000 rk Prize for 2nd place: 2000 rk Prize for 3rd place: 1000 rk
5. Three winners in the category “Best Minecraft Game” Prize for 1st place: Headphones / Keyboard & Mouse / Plush gift / 3000 rk Prize for 2nd place: 2000 rk Prize for 3rd place: 1000 rk
6. Three winners in the category “Best Unity Game” Prize for 1st place: Headphones / Keyboard & Mouse / Plush gift / 3000 rk Prize for 2nd place: 2000 rk Prize for 3rd place: 1000 rk
7. Three winners in the category “Best Scratch Game” Prize for 1st place: Headphones / Keyboard & Mouse / Plush gift / 3000 rk Prize for 2nd place: 2000 rk Prize for 3rd place: 1000 rk
8. Three winners in the category “Best Spaces Game” Prize for 1st place: 12-month access to the Spaces platform Prize for 2nd place: 6-month access to the Spaces platform Prize for 3rd place: 3-month access to the Spaces platform
9. One winner in the additional category: “Bug is a Feature” Prize: 3-month access to the Spaces platform
10. One winner in the additional category: “Repetition and Rhythm” Prize: personalized song from Rocket Tech Band
11. One winner in the additional category: “Game That Teaches Science” Prize: 1-month course from Abakus (Emodzhikus)
12. One winner in the category “Best Presentation of Your Game/Concept on Camera” Prize: feature on Rocket Tech School social media + construction set
13. One winner in the category “Viral Potential” from Playducky Prize: 25,000 Mels in the Melon Sandbox platform
2. Three winners in the category “Best Game Concept in English” Prize for 1st place: Headphones / Keyboard & Mouse / Plush gift / 3000 rk Prize for 2nd place: 2000 rk Prize for 3rd place: 1000 rk
3. Three winners in the category “Best Roblox Game” Prize for 1st place: Headphones / Keyboard & Mouse / Plush gift / 3000 rk Prize for 2nd place: 2000 rk Prize for 3rd place: 1000 rk
4. Three winners in the category “Best Python Game” Prize for 1st place: Headphones / Keyboard & Mouse / Plush gift / 3000 rk Prize for 2nd place: 2000 rk Prize for 3rd place: 1000 rk
5. Three winners in the category “Best Minecraft Game” Prize for 1st place: Headphones / Keyboard & Mouse / Plush gift / 3000 rk Prize for 2nd place: 2000 rk Prize for 3rd place: 1000 rk
6. Three winners in the category “Best Unity Game” Prize for 1st place: Headphones / Keyboard & Mouse / Plush gift / 3000 rk Prize for 2nd place: 2000 rk Prize for 3rd place: 1000 rk
7. Three winners in the category “Best Scratch Game” Prize for 1st place: Headphones / Keyboard & Mouse / Plush gift / 3000 rk Prize for 2nd place: 2000 rk Prize for 3rd place: 1000 rk
8. Three winners in the category “Best Spaces Game” Prize for 1st place: 12-month access to the Spaces platform Prize for 2nd place: 6-month access to the Spaces platform Prize for 3rd place: 3-month access to the Spaces platform
9. One winner in the additional category: “Bug is a Feature” Prize: 3-month access to the Spaces platform
10. One winner in the additional category: “Repetition and Rhythm” Prize: personalized song from Rocket Tech Band
11. One winner in the additional category: “Game That Teaches Science” Prize: 1-month course from Abakus (Emodzhikus)
12. One winner in the category “Best Presentation of Your Game/Concept on Camera” Prize: feature on Rocket Tech School social media + construction set
13. One winner in the category “Viral Potential” from Playducky Prize: 25,000 Mels in the Melon Sandbox platform
Participation rules
1. You can participate with a new game or with ongoing projects.
2. The game must be published on an official website, platform, or resource.
3. The game must have content viewable on PC, but it can be targeted for another platform.
4. You must choose only one category. That is, development on one platform: Roblox, Scratch, Python, Unity, Minecraft, Spaces, or a game concept.
5. One participant or team can submit only one game.
6. Prohibited: plagiarism; assets from paid packs without a license; systematic toxic language; content 13+; hate speech.
7. Participation is free.
8. Participants must be children or teenagers aged 7–18.
9. The game must match the given theme.
10. Participants are prohibited from mocking or judging other participants’ projects.
11. Submit your game no later than 22.02.2026.
12. Teams can include no more than 3 people.
2. The game must be published on an official website, platform, or resource.
3. The game must have content viewable on PC, but it can be targeted for another platform.
4. You must choose only one category. That is, development on one platform: Roblox, Scratch, Python, Unity, Minecraft, Spaces, or a game concept.
5. One participant or team can submit only one game.
6. Prohibited: plagiarism; assets from paid packs without a license; systematic toxic language; content 13+; hate speech.
7. Participation is free.
8. Participants must be children or teenagers aged 7–18.
9. The game must match the given theme.
10. Participants are prohibited from mocking or judging other participants’ projects.
11. Submit your game no later than 22.02.2026.
12. Teams can include no more than 3 people.
Game evaluation criteria
“Correction Window”
- For M1, participants are given up to 24 hours after notification to fix the issue and provide proof. If corrected, the penalty is removed.
- For M2, the correction window is at the judges’ discretion; if intentional misconduct is confirmed, DQ is applied immediately.
DQ (Disqualified) is applied immediately for severe violations (plagiarism of the core project, hate speech, NSFW/18+ content).
Game Score = (C1×15) + (C2×20) + (C3×20) + (C4×15) + (C5×10) + (C6×10) + (C7×10) − Penalties (до −25).
- Unified scale: 0–5 points for each criterion. Each criterion has its own value.
- Age expectations: games are evaluated by the same criteria, with adjustments for the player’s age and the chosen platform.
- Final score: sum of values (100%) minus penalties.
- Fairness: plagiarism, malicious/toxic content, disrespect toward individuals or groups, 18+ content, or license violations when using third-party content are prohibited — penalties apply depending on severity.
- Main Theme of RTS Game Awards 2026: “Festival of Inventions with Rocket Boss”
Penalties (max -25)
Rubric
Scoring Formula
General Rules
Concept evaluation
criteria
criteria
Describe your game concept in a way that it can be handed over to a production team: game designer, artist, and programmer.
How is it different from similar games?
Why will the player play your game? What will keep their attention?
Additional: Example of 1–2 gameplay situations Format: “Player does X → Y happens”
3. Sketches: 1–2 characters and 1 location
- Idea Description
- Game Title
- Genre: platformer / puzzle / obby (Roblox) / runner / adventure-quest / visual novel / arcade-shooter / roguelite / sandbox-builder
- Platform: mobile / PC / tablet / Roblox / Scratch, etc.
- Idea (2–3 sentences): “This is a game about… The key feature is that…”
- Who is this game for?
- Age and experience: 7–9 / 10–13 / 14–17; beginner or experienced player
- What they want from the game: to relax, compete, think, laugh
- Session length: 3–5 min / 10–15 min / 20+ min
How is it different from similar games?
- Game World and Mechanics
- World setup: rules and features of the game world
- Setting (environment and mood): forest-cyberpunk / space / magic school
- View: side / top-down / first-person
- World rules: strong/low gravity; water is dangerous; enemies stronger at night; limited resources
Why will the player play your game? What will keep their attention?
- Goal: reach the finish / find 3 keys / survive 60 sec / solve the code
- Feedback: sound, light, “success” screen, animations, score/timer
- Dangers and help: traps, enemies, timer, hints, checkpoints, health kits
- Motivation: progress indicators ****, achievements, collections, daily mini-challenges, leaderboard, in-game rewards, levels, quests, keys, experience/coins, new abilities
Additional: Example of 1–2 gameplay situations Format: “Player does X → Y happens”
- Examples:“Player moves mirrors → light beam hits the crystal, door clicks and opens” or “Player catches 3 rare fish → NPC gives a key to open the lighthouse”
3. Sketches: 1–2 characters and 1 location
- For each character: name, role in the game, personality traits, and skills
- For the location: what kind of place it is, what the player does there, dangers/tasks/secrets
- You can draw by hand, in Krita, Procreate, Figma, via AI — anywhere. The main thing is to add the images to your presentation.
- Up to +3 points for meaningful use of ethical/socially beneficial themes (ecology, science, education, interaction with others, inclusivity, etc.)
- Up to +3 points for additional materials from the “What can be done extra” section
- Turn your game idea into a presentation (5–8 slides).
- Use the RTS template or create your own design.
- Level or world map (diagram)
- Simple progression chart (what unlocks as the game progresses)
- Ideas for the basic player interface (menu screen, inventory, etc.)
- Draft of the story: beginning — conflict — climax — ending
These artifacts are not mandatory for participation but will help your game stand out from others. Don’t hesitate to create more than the required elements — the judges will appreciate your effort.
In the “Game Concept” track, you don’t need programming skills. Your task is to design a game idea that could be developed into a real project.
Show:
Don’t be afraid to draw simple sketches — perfect graphics aren’t important, clear ideas are. Present your work in a presentation using the RTS template or your own design.
Show:
- what your game is about
- how it is played
- what it looks like
- who lives in this world
- what levels the player goes through
Don’t be afraid to draw simple sketches — perfect graphics aren’t important, clear ideas are. Present your work in a presentation using the RTS template or your own design.
Bonus
Criteria
Final set
What can be done extra
Task
Track Description
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