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This event page is your go-to hub for details on upcoming programs, game jams, and student competitions—featuring schedules, registration info, and more!
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November 9, 2026
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March 29, 2027
2026-27 Student Challenge Competition
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The Student Challenge Competition invites young creators to showcase their creativity by submitting digital games, tabletop games, character designs, and game trailers that tackle one of this year’s social impact themes.
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March 30, 2027
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March 30, 2027
2026-27 G4C Student Challenge
Calling all educators and young creators ages 8-25! Sign up for the 2026-2027 Student Challenge today and be part of a new year of game design and social impact.
Ready to engage your students in a whole new way? Join Game Plan - an eight-week professional development program for educators nationwide who want to integrate games and play into any learning environment! Sessions will take place Thursdays, 5 pm- 7 pm EST
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The Student Challenge Competition invites young creators to showcase their creativity by submitting digital games, tabletop games, character designs, and game trailers that tackle one of this year’s social impact themes.
Did you know the Global Game Jam hosts a jam for aspiring young game creators? Join us as we discuss GGJ Next, a jam for ages 10-18. Learn how GGJ Next has partnered with Games for Change for the G4C Student Challenge and hear from experienced organizers on how to run your own site.
Join the world’s largest youth game jam! GGJ Next, run by the Global Game Jam, engages 10–18-year-olds in creating video games and supports the educators guiding them. This year, GGJ Next has partnered with Games for Change to help bring the G4C Student Challenge to a global audience.