Competition series
Beyond Scratch Competition 2024
🚀 Unleash Your Game Development Superpowers! 🎮
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Prizes
1st Prize
LEGO® Set
10,000 THB Beyond Code Credit
3,500 THB The Math School Credit
2,000 THB The Learning Space Credit
3,500 THB The Math School Credit
2,000 THB The Learning Space Credit
2nd Prize
LEGO® Set
5,000 THB Beyond Code Credit
2,500 THB The Math School Credit
1,500 THB The Learning Space Credit
2,500 THB The Math School Credit
1,500 THB The Learning Space Credit
3rd Prize
LEGO® Set
2,000 THB Beyond Code Credit
1,500 THB The Math School Credit
1,000 THB The Learning Space Credit
1,500 THB The Math School Credit
1,000 THB The Learning Space Credit
Sparkle of Influence
1,000 THB Beyond Code Credit
1,000 THB The Math School Credit
1,000 THB The Learning Space Credit
1,000 THB The Math School Credit
1,000 THB The Learning Space Credit
Extreme Coder
1,000 THB Beyond Code Credit
1,000 THB The Math School Credit
1,000 THB The Learning Space Credit
1,000 THB The Math School Credit
1,000 THB The Learning Space Credit
Best Design
1,000 THB Beyond Code Credit
1,000 THB The Math School Credit
1,000 THB The Learning Space Credit
1,000 THB The Math School Credit
1,000 THB The Learning Space Credit
Who can participate
Any students from age 7 to 9
We welcome participants from around the world!
Basic Block-based Coding Knowledge
Don't worry if you have no coding experience. You can join our signature Scratch Course
Game Development
Competition Theme
Develop a Game using Scratch. Participants are encouraged to craft a Scratch project focusing on game development
Some possible projects can be
An adventure game with various levels and challenges.
A quiz game that tests players' knowledge on different subjects.
A simulation game that models real-life scenarios.
A puzzle game that requires strategic thinking and problem-solving.
Submission Requirement
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1
Share your Scratch Project
use the Share Scratch button to create a project link,
2
3-min Demo Video
Video explains how your game works and walk through your coding
Competition Timeline
1 July 2024
Registration Opens
30 August 2024
Submission Deadline
6 September 2024
Announcement for finalists
Registration Fees:
500 THB for Beyond Code Academy Students
Please verify your enrollment through Line OA (@beyondcode) to obtain a promotion code before making your payment.
Please verify your enrollment through Line OA (@beyondcode) to obtain a promotion code before making your payment.
750 THB for Non-Beyond Code Academy Students
Student-Centered Competition
To ensure a level playing field and maintain the integrity of the competition, all entries must be the original work of the student participants. Participants are encouraged to seek guidance from mentors, teachers, or experienced developers, but the final product should reflect the students' own creativity, problem-solving skills, and coding proficiency.
Judging Criteria
The judging criteria for the Beyond Scratch Competition will assess the participating students based on the following aspects:
Creativity (25%)
Does the project exhibit originality and demonstrate unique and creative ideas? Were the sprites and background design original, or were they downloaded from a website?
Coding and Technical Skill (25%)
How proficiently does the student use Scratch? Were the programming concepts used appropriately? Is the code clean and organized?
Usability (20%)
Is the project user-friendly and easy to navigate? Is it clear how to interact with the project and achieve its goals?
Impact and Fun (20%):
This criterion evaluates the potential impact and enjoyment of the project about the theme of game development. Judges will assess how well the project embodies the theme's significance and how effectively it fosters a sense of fun in the project.
Presentation (10%)
How effective is the video presentation of the project? Does the student clearly and effectively explain the concept of the project and its usefulness?
Frequently asked questions
If my child is 9 years old but has not reached 10, can my child join the competition?
If a student is 9 years old but has not yet reached their 10th birthday, they can still join the competition.
What is the competition format?
The competition follows a solo submission format. Round 1 requires participants to develop their project in Scratch in accordance with the theme and submit their work and a video clip of no more than 3 minutes. Round 2/Final is for the top five projects selected by a panel of judges, and it will be held at Beyond Code Academy Thonglor Campus. Details about the final round will be released closer to the date.
Who can participate in the Scratch Competition?
The competition is open worldwide to students aged 7 to 9. Each participant may submit only one project.
What is a Demo Day?
We will invite finalists to come to Beyond Code Academy | Thonglor for final presentation.