I. STORYBOARDING & MESSAGE QUALITY
- How compelling and meaningful is the story or message your experience or game conveys?
- Does it address the themes of civility, online safety, and/or well-being?
II. POTENTIAL IMPACT
- What is the potential impact of your game or experience?
- How does it educate and empower players to navigate the online world safely and responsibly?
- Does it have the potential to promote positive change in online behavior and attitudes?
III. PROSOCIAL DESIGN
- The game must showcase a prosocial design intervention or game design element that promotes positive prosocial interaction. Areas of interest to explore include Cooperation, Promoting Rules & Norms, Support, Social Connection, Helping, or Teaching
IV. GAME BASED LEARNING
- Does the game create an immersive experience in which a player can learn and practice new skills?
- Are the game mechanics directly inspired by the subject matter, going beyond simple quiz mechanics?
- Is it something that the target audience will actually want to play?
V. PROGRESS & POLISH
- Are the main game loop and core mechanics playable, engaging, and bug free?
- Are new players onboarded with minimal friction and confusion?