NEW YORK CITY

DESIGN GAMES ABOUT REAL-WORLD ISSUES AFFECTING YOUR COMMUNITY

The G4C Student Challenge offers year-round programming for middle and high school educators in the Challenge City of New York City. The program engages schools throughout all 5 boroughs and offers opportunities for both teachers and students in social impact game design.

HOW NYC STUDENTS PARTICIPATE

GAME DESIGN RESOURCES

Learn how to design and code games for social impact with G4C’s new Intro to Game Design curriculum; move at your own pace and explore tons of free game design tools and industry resources along the way.

EVENTS

Teachers: Complete this short form to be notified about upcoming PD opportunities.

Students: Check out the  Events Pg for game jams, workshops, office hours, and more! Events will be added once they are scheduled.

COMPETITION

Design and code a digital game about important social impact topics! Check out each of this year’s Theme topics to learn more (Theme pages available via the top navigation menu).

Students can enter their games in the annual G4C Student Challenge competition for the chance to win prizes, including a $10,000 scholarship.

NYC students will compete in the “Northeast” division of the competition.

PROGRAM TIMELINE

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COMPETITION

NYC students will compete in the “Northeast” division of the competition. Learn more by visiting the About the Competition page.

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INTERESTED IN BRINGING THE G4C STUDENT CHALLENGE TO YOUR SCHOOL?

Educators who are interested in receiving professional development in game-based learning can complete this short form and we will notify you about upcoming teacher training opportunities.