Video games will be judged based on educational value, creativity, impact, technical quality and alignment with NSF themes.
Criteria and scoring
1. Educational value (25%)
How well does the video game explain STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) concepts?
2. Creativity and novelty (20%)
Is the video game unique and original, including its storyline, characters and gameplay mechanics?
3. Impact (20%)
Does the video game connect to social or technological impact?
4. Technical quality (20%)
How well is the video game executed technically, including the smoothness of its functionality, user interface design, graphics and overall user experience?
5. Alignment with NSF focus areas (15%)
How well does the video game incorporate and connect the NSF's focus areas and the theme "Life in 2100?"