MASTERCO CONTEST

 

Scratch Game Contest Rules and Regulations

 

1. Eligibility

 Open to all participants [specify age range, e.g., ages 8–18, or open to all ages].

 Participants must have a free Scratch account (scratch.mit.edu) to create and submit projects.

 No entry fee or purchase required.

 Participants can enter as individuals or in teams (max team size: 3 members).

 

2. Theme

 All games must align with the contest theme: [Insert theme, e.g., “Journey Through Time,” “Eco Heroes,” or “Mystery Mansion” or you can make your own games or animations].

 Games must be original creations made specifically for this contest.

 Remixes are allowed only if they significantly transform an existing project.

 

3. Submission Guidelines

 Create and share your game publicly on Scratch.

 Submit the project on scratch and the contest studio after that copy the project link and send via [method, e.g., Google Form, Scratch studio comment, or email].

 One entry per individual or team.

 Include a short description in the project’s “Instructions” or “Notes and Credits” explaining:

 How to play (controls and objectives).

 How the game fits the theme.

 Any inspirations or credits (e.g., for team members or Scratch assets).

 

4. Content Requirements

 Games must follow Scratch Community Guidelines (no violence, inappropriate language, or offensive themes).

 All sprites, backgrounds, and sounds must be: Created by the participant(s),or sourced from Scratch’s built in library.

no copyrighted material like characters from movies or games.

Games must be playable with: Clear instructions (e.g., “Press space to jump”).

A defined goal (e.g., reach the end, solve a puzzle, or score points).

No gamebreaking bugs.

 

5. Technical Constraints

·         Projects must not exceed Scratch’s file size limits (check Scratch’s guidelines).

·         Games should run smoothly on standard browsers (test before submission).

6. Judging Criteria

 Entries will be evaluated on a 100point scale:

 Creativity (30%): Originality of the story, characters, or mechanics.

 Gameplay (30%): Fun factor, intuitive controls, and player engagement.

 Design (20%): Visual appeal, sound usage, and theme integration.

 Polish (20%): Bugfree experience, clear instructions, and completeness.

 Categories (optional):

 Beginner (new to Scratch, <6 months experience).

 Intermediate (6 months–2 years).

 Advanced (2+ years or complex projects).

 Judges: [e.g., contest organizer, a panel of teachers, or community vote].

 Ties will be broken by highest Creativity score.

7. Collaboration and Fair Play

 Teams must list all members in the project credits.

 No plagiarism, copying, or submitting someone else’s work.

 No use of bots, scripts, or hacks to manipulate game functionality or judging.

 Report any issues (e.g., inappropriate content) to the organizer immediately.

 

8. Deadlines and Announcements

 Contest period:

 Submission deadline:

 Judging period:

 Winners announced:                      via [e.g., Scratch studio, email].

 No late submissions accepted unless preapproved for extenuating circumstances.

 

9. Additional Rules

 Organizers may disqualify entries that violate rules or Scratch guidelines.

 By submitting, participants allow their games to be showcased, shared, or promoted (e.g., in a Scratch studio ) with proper credit.

 Participants should respect others’ work and avoid negative comments.

 Have fun, experiment, and learn through the process!

 

Tons of Ideas to Make Your Contest Awesome

 

Theme Ideas

A great theme inspires creativity while giving direction. Here are diverse options:

1. Cosmic Quest: Create a game set in space—think asteroiddodging shooters, alien puzzle games, or planetexploring platformers.

2. Time Travelers: Games about traveling to different eras (dinosaurs, medieval, future) with mechanics tied to time manipulation.

3. Eco Warriors: Focus on environmental themes—save endangered species, clean up pollution, or build a sustainable city.

4. Mythical Realms: Games inspired by mythology (Greek, Norse, etc.) with gods, creatures, or magical quests.

5. Micro World: Shrink players to the size of bugs or cells for unique platformers or survival games.

6. Dreamscape: Games set in surreal, dreamlike worlds with quirky mechanics or abstract art.

7. Retro Rewind: Recreate or reimagine classic arcade games (e.g., PacMan, Pong) with a modern twist.

8. Festival Frenzy: Games themed around a cultural festival (e.g., Diwali, Halloween, Lunar New Year) with vibrant visuals.

9. Puzzle Paradise: Focus on brainteasers, escape rooms, or logicbased games.

10. Hero’s Journey: Create a storydriven game about a hero overcoming challenges.