ScratchVerse!
A competition for students in classes VI - IX to create innovative games using Scratch based on provided categories. Teams of two students will design and develop a game, and submit a video presentation of their creation.
General Guidelines
Registration Closes: 1 July 2025
Submission Deadline: 3 July 2025
Mode of Conduct: Online
Eligible Classes: VI - IX
Team Size: 2 Students
Maximum Teams Per School: 1
Video Presentation: 3-5 minutes
Rules & Regulations
Students must create a Scratch game based on ONE of the provided categories.
A video clip playing the game and explaining the concept must be prepared and submitted.
Categories
Cyber Safe Quest
Help your character stay safe online by solving fun puzzles and avoiding cyber traps.
Create a game where the player's character navigates challenges related to online safety, solving puzzles and avoiding cyber threats.
Escape the Labyrinth
Find your way out of a tricky maze by solving clues and unlocking secret paths.
Design a maze game that requires solving clues and finding secret paths to escape.
Time Travelers' Quest
Travel to different time periods to fix mistakes in history and save the future.
Develop a game involving time travel to historical periods, focusing on solving problems to correct historical errors.
Submission Protocol
Create a folder on Google Drive, named using the format '[School Name] - ScratchVerse'.
- Include your Scratch project file (.sb3 format) in the folder.
- Include a short video clip (.mp4 format) that explains your idea and includes a screen recording of the gameplay.
- Include a README file with detailed instructions on how to play the game.
Register your team using the provided registration form link.
Submit the link to your Google Drive folder via the submission form link.
Last date for Submission is 4 July 2025.
Registration Form Link: https://forms.gle/FRVD9LvVdBBJnmPF8
Submission Form Link: https://forms.gle/sGh7BUyupANtejhR9
Judgment Criteria
| Criteria | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Relevance to the topic | 20% | Evaluation based on how well the game aligns with the chosen category topic. |
| Creativity/ Originality | 20% | Evaluation based on the uniqueness and innovative aspects of the game. |
| Content | 15% | Evaluation based on the depth, complexity, and appropriateness of the game's content. |
| Visual Appeal and Aesthetics | 15% | Evaluation based on the visual design, graphics, and overall aesthetics of the game. |
| Overall Presentation | 15% | Evaluation based on the clarity and effectiveness of the video explanation and README file. |
| Working of the Game | 15% | Evaluation based on the functionality, playability, and technical implementation of the game. |
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