The boundaries between real life and online life continue to blur for today's youth, with many children and teens citing digital life and friends being as important to them as real life, and online interactions having very real effects on their wellbeing. 

Games for Change is partnering with Roblox to spur the creation of new games on the Roblox platform for all ages that equip players with the skills and strategies needed to foster positive digital community, build personal resilience, and protect against online risk, scams, and misinformation.

Deadline: April 17

The Challenge: Encouraging Positive Connection, Community, and Online Safety through Play

Design a game on Roblox that enables players of all ages to learn and practice skills that foster positive communities, improve mental health, or help safeguard against online risks. 

Example themes to explore:

• Working together toward shared goals that lead to outcomes for the wellbeing of the community.
• Building positive communication skills and empathy. 
• Reducing loneliness
• Building resilience against online toxicity.
• Safeguarding against online risks and protecting personal identifiable information.
• Avoiding common online scams.

Get started creating with Roblox Studio for free at create.roblox.com. 
 

QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for the “Encouraging Positive Connection and Wellbeing: A Roblox and Games for Change Challenge”, entries must meet the following requirements:

• The game must be released or updated (to include content fitting the challenge scope) from January 30, 2025 until the end of the submission period.
• All participants must be at least 18 years old.
• The game must adhere to Roblox TOU and Community Standards.
• The game must be published and public on the Roblox platform.
   

PRIZES

• 1st Place: USD $15,000
• 2nd Place: USD $10,000
• Winning games will be showcased at the 2026 G4C Festival in New York City (July 21 - 22), and the developers will receive up to two complimentary passes to attend the G4C Festival (this does not include accommodation or airfare).
• Mentorship with Roblox’s design team experts.

Please review the Challenge Guidelines for full program details.

Questions? Please contact: challenges@gamesforchange.org