What will your kids learn?

Who can participate?

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• Any students from age 9 to 13

• We welcome participants from around the world!

• Basic Roblox Game Development Knowledge (Don't worry if you have no coding experience. You can join our signature Roblox Game Development Bootcamp click here for more detail)

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How to participate?

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1.Register for the competition by visiting https://www.thelearningspace.co/course/beyond-roblox-competition-2024

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2.Develop Roblox Game under Campaign Mode Game using Roblox Studio

• A campaign mode game is a structured, story-driven gaming experience that takes players through a series of interconnected levels or missions. The game should have a clear narrative arc, with a beginning, middle, and end, and should provide a sense of progression and accomplishment as players advance through the story.

• Examples of Campaign Mode Game

  • Break In 2 (Story) (https://www.roblox.com/games/13864661000/Break-In-2-Story)​

  • ShantiMan (https://www.roblox.com/games/15466737384/ShantiMan)

  • Hotel (https://www.roblox.com/games/3378223169/Hotel)

  • Vacation ✈️ (Story) (https://www.roblox.com/games/3690950427/Vacation-Story)

• You are allowed to use toolbox but encouraged to code your own items. Additional points are rewarded for originality. ​

• ​This is an individual project. You should not work as a group to submit the project.

• Please read the Terms and Condition before participating in the competition

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3.Submit your project on The Learning Space

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Submission Requirement

1.Roblox File (.rbxl)

2. 5-minutes Video explaining how your game works and walk thorugh your coding

3.Game Design Document  (Download the template file here)

• A Game Design Document (GDD) is a comprehensive blueprint that outlines every aspect of a video game's design, development, and functionality. It serves as a central resource for the development team, ensuring everyone has a clear understanding of the game's goals, features, and target audience.

• Example (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1S5WVdI6KlOqir6XknSc_QB8NPUSWBP9Z/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101555117366640828400&rtpof=true&sd=true)

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Student-Centered Competition

To ensure a level playing field and maintain the integrity of the competition, all entries must be the original work of the student participants.  Participants are encouraged to seek guidance from mentors, teachers, or experienced developers, but the final product should reflect the students' own creativity, problem-solving skills, and coding proficiency.

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Important Dates

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• 12 August 2024 Participants can begin submission process

• 28 August 2024 11:59 PM GMT+7 Submission Deadline

• 6 September 2024 9:00 AM GMT+7 Announcement for finalists

• 15 September 2024 1:00 PM GMT+7 Demo Day @ Beyond Code Academy | Thonglor (This will be hybrid event (online and in-person) Although we would love to see all finalists in-person, you can also participate online)

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Registration Fees:

500 THB for Beyond Code Academy Students

750 THB for Non-Beyond Code Academy Students

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Judging Criteria :

The judging criteria for the Roblox Game Development Competition will assess the participating students based on the following aspects:

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Storyline (15%)

An engaging game storyline with compelling twists and turns is essential. A well-crafted narrative should captivate players, creating a magnetic pull that keeps them coming back over time. This includes not just the main plot, but also subplots, character development, and immersive world-building that together form a cohesive and intriguing experience. The storyline should evolve in a way that continuously surprises and delights players, ensuring sustained engagement and long-term interest in the game.

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Design (20%)

Evaluation of the game's visual appeal through factors such as an attractive lighting system, immersive atmosphere, well-chosen sound effects, and background music that enhance the overall player experience.

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Game Design Document (GDD) (25%)

creativity and mastery of GDD . following actual theories of GDD or backing up GDD by following up famous game’s GDD method . providing a great touch with clear vision with the template provided 

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Technical Skill & Coding (25%)

Evaluating the student's understanding and proficiency in game development through coding, including the ability to connect game mechanics with coding, implement creative scripts, and demonstrate a solid grasp of the engineering aspects of game development.

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Presentation (10%)

Assessing the student's presentation skills, including their capability to clearly communicate the game's objectives, theme, provide a walkthrough, and effectively demonstrate the gameplay mechanics to the judges.

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