Game Design at CodeFest 2022

AI Hero LabCATEGORY A
AGES 7 - 10

Challenge Info

Platform:

Participants will be given accounts to be used for the hackathon.



Topic Focus:

AI-Powered Game Design



Theme:

Superheroes!



Key Learning Outcome

  • Understand the fundamentals of game design and interactive storytelling.
  • Learn basic coding concepts using Scratch 3.0.
  • Explore how AI tools can assist in creating characters, dialogues, and game assets.
  • Apply problem-solving skills to design engaging and balanced gameplay.
  • Gain confidence in presenting creative ideas and showcasing a playable game.
  • Learn to use AI responsibly and creatively in game development.


Challenge:

Details to be annouced on Actual Day

Welcome to AI Hero Lab—where creativity meets technology! In this challenge, young innovators will become superhero game creators.

Your mission: Design and build an AI-powered game that features your very own superhero character saving the day!

Start by brainstorming your superhero: What is their special power? How do they help others? Then, use tools like ChatGPT and Flow to generate exciting dialogues, missions, or unique challenges for your game. Design your characters and backgrounds with Canva, and bring it all together using Scratch 3.0 for coding and interactivity.

Think about how AI can make your game more fun and dynamic: Could it create random challenges? Suggest power-ups? Add surprise events? The possibilities are endless!

Your goal is more than just coding—it’s about telling a story, sparking imagination, and giving players an unforgettable superhero adventure.

At the end of the hackathon, each team will present their game, share the story behind their superhero, and show how AI made their game special.

Rules & Regulations

  1. Participants shall create their project (game / storyboard / animation) based on the platforms indicated
  2. There is no restriction on the number of sprites, images or sounds used.
  3. All work need to be original. Participants that copy or reference heavily from online or other party design and work will be penalized.
  4. Participants are not allowed to use offensive and discriminatory language or images in their project.
  5. When time’s out, participant are required to submit their game configuration file to the judging panel and awaits their turn to present.

Judging Criteria

Scorings are based on the below judging criteria

Innovation & Creativity Project displays good attempts to come up with unique ideas.
Coding Skills Project reflects an excellent understanding of a wide range of coding concepts.
Aesthetics & Sound Effects Project utilizes beautiful and theme matching characters, background and assets. Excellent use of sound or special effects.
Relevance to Theme Project is highly relevant to the theme, and there is a distinct display of Super Heroes theme.
Presentation Ability Project articulation with varying tone and makes use of gestures when presenting. Consistently establishes eye contact with judges