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About the program
Kickstart your passion by learning about gaming in the edX platform Course Link.
Once you complete any of the HP Gaming online courses with at least 70% completion, get a certificate from edX and join us in this exciting challenge to create your game and qualify to win prizes. Join us on this thrilling journey!
Participants
Aged 18+ university undergraduate, game enthusiasts, and tech savvy students in Saudi Arabia.
Student Teams
Teams (with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 members) of university students can participate in the challenge through an official university email address in Saudi Arabia.
Theme
Saudi Culture & Heritage.
Congratulations, 2024 shortlisted teams
Diriyah to Neom
Tayma
Kingdom Oasis
Ula’
Gaming Elites
Marsa
Jamal
Durrat Najd
Diriyah Sands
RJN
Program Timeline
Applications Open
April 18th, 2024
Applications Close
May 10th, 2024
Shortlisted Teams Announcement
May 15th, 2024
Prototyping & Incubator phase
For shortlisted teams
Final Showcase
June 13th, 2024
Eligibility Criteria
Participants: Aged 18+ university undergraduate students in Saudi Arabia. Apply through valid university email address. Student(s) must be currently enrolled in a university or college (Can be from different universities) at the time of the submission deadline. Note: Students registering using non university E-mail will be disqualified.
Student Teams: A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 university students per team.
Theme: Saudi Culture & Heritage.
The submissions will go through two levels of judging: In the first round, participants will submit their storyboard, envisioned game artwork and the game relation to the Saudi heritage and culture. Finalists will be determined and required to create a coded playable PC game. In the finals, one winner for each category will be selected.
Challenge Categories
Real-World Games: Games that depict real-world Saudi cultural heritage, including historical events, traditional art, shared values, and storytelling elements. For example National Day, Founding Day etc.
Location-Based Games: Games that enhance players' experiences at Saudi heritage sites by combining gaming elements with real-world heritage exploration, offering interactive and educational opportunities to learn about cultural heritage in specific locations for e.g. Diriyah, Al Ula etc.
Discovery Games: Games that involve players in the legacy of physical artifacts, history, archaeology, and art, providing insights into Saudi cultural heritage through virtual museum experiences, historical sites, and archaeological discoveries. For example UNESCO sites in Saudi Arabia.
Prizes
Winners will be announced at the final showcase!
Exciting prizes for the Winners!
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