RULES & REGULATIONS
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The competition is open to all full-time students from local universities (NTU, NUS, SMU, SIM),
polytechnics and ITEs only.
The competition welcomes entries from teams (1 - 3 members), which can comprise students
from any of the institutions mentioned above (team can comprise of a university student, a
polytechnic student and an ITE student).
Each student can only participate in one team.
Only one entry per team will be accepted.
The game entry need not be complex or large-scale. It should be a 2D game using Flash and
Action Script that everyone can enjoy and yet relate to the anti-drug theme.
The proposed game should be suitable for youths aged 25 years and below.
Entries submitted for the competition must be original and not have been submitted to any
other competition organised by any other organisation or been previously published online or
showcased anywhere.
Entries submitted must not contain the trademarks, logos, copyrighted works or intellectual
properties of any other parties. If teams wish to include music into the game, only selfcomposed or royalty-free music can be used.
Any entry that contains elements that have not cleared copyright will be disqualified.
Entries submitted must not contain anything which is libelous, defamatory, obscene, indecent,
harmful, abusive, harassing or threatening or anything that would expose the organisers to any
civil or criminal proceedings.
Entries submitted must not contain violence, gambling, smoking, alcohol, pornographic material,
the use of offensive language or any other objectionable material. Entries also must not contain
any materials or language that will glorify drug use.
Team members will own the copyrights of the games developed but NCADA and CNB shall have
the right to use, reproduce, exploit, commercialise and otherwise deal with the intellectual
property rights to the games and all on-screen assets developed for the games on a royalty-free,
perpetual, worldwide basis.
Submissions will be judged by a panel of judges appointed by the organisers. The decision of the
panel is final and no correspondences or enquiries will be entertained.
The organisers reserve the right at any time to change, amend or withdraw any of the rules and
regulations as well as to replace or substitute prizes without prior notice.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ROUND ONE
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Teams are required to submit a 5 – 10 page game proposal that explains their game idea using
the Concept-Pitch Document template provided.
The anti-drug element in the game should be clearly elaborated in the Concept-Pitch Document.
The theme of the competition is “Life Does Not Rewind – Make the Right Choice: Choose Life,
Not Drugs”.
Game Creation Competition organised by NCADA and CNB
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The Concept-Pitch Document should be submitted via email to:
Serene Tay
(E): [email protected]
You should indicate your name(s), the team’s name and the name of the game clearly in the
email.
The closing date for Round One submission is 18 Nov 2010.
You will receive your goodie bag when you submit your entry.
You can register your interest in the competition early by sending an email to:
[email protected]
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ROUND TWO
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Teams are required to submit a complete Game Design Document that details their game
concept using the Game Design Document template provided.
The anti-drug element in the game should be clearly elaborated in the Game Design Document.
The theme of the competition is “Life Does Not Rewind – Make the Right Choice: Choose Life,
Not Drugs”.
The Game Design Document should be saved in CD/DVD and sent to:
Serene Tay
ASIA EVENTS
449 Race Course Road
Singapore 218693
You should indicate your name(s), the team’s name and the name of the game clearly on the
CD/DVD.
The closing date for Round Two submission is 8 Dec 2010.
Teams will present their game to the judging panel on 15 and 16 Dec 2010.
JUDGING CRITERIA FOR ROUND ONE
Assessment will be determined according to:
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Clarity of the anti-drug theme in the game concept (40%)
Feasibility of the game idea (30%)
o Can the game idea be developed within the time frame of the competition by your
team?
Content in Concept-Pitch Document (30%)
o Originality and creativity of game idea
o Game concept is elaborated in a concise and comprehensive manner in Concept-Pitch
Document according to template
Results will be announced around 25 Nov 2010.
Game Creation Competition organised by NCADA and CNB
JUDGING CRITERIA FOR ROUND TWO
A properly structured Game Design Document has to be submitted by using the provided template. The
game idea has to be presented live by the qualified teams.
Assessment will be determined according to:
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Clarity of the anti-drug theme in the game concept (30%)
Content in Game Design Document (30%)
o Game concept is elaborated clearly in Game Design Document according to template.
Potential for gameplay to be fun and compelling for target audience or youths aged 25 years and
below (20%)
Feasibility of project development according to proposed project schedule and milestones (10%)
o Can the game idea be developed within the time frame of the competition by your team?
Presentation of game concept (10%)
o How well the team members are able to share their enthusiasm and passion about their
game concept during the live presentation
Results will be announced around 17 Dec 2010.
JUDGING CRITERIA FOR ROUND THREE
First, Second and Third prizes will be awarded.
Developed games will be assessed according to:
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Clarity of the anti-drug theme in the final game product (30%)
How well the final game implements the gameplay and mechanics previously explained in the Game
Design Document (25%)
How polished the final game is, including user interface, controls, graphics and audio (25%)
How well the schedule was followed and whether milestones were met according to plans (10%)
The final game overall progress across its levels, including its learning curve and challenges (10%)
o Is the game easy to learn and play?
o Does it become more challenging as the player becomes more skillful? Or does it become
boring?
o Is it “fun”?
For enquiries, please contact:
Asia Events
T: (65) 6245 0089
HP: (65) 9789 3203
E: [email protected]
Game Creation Competition organised by NCADA and CNB