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The Change the Game Design Challenge is an initiative to inspire teens to build a more inclusive future for mobile gaming. This year, we asked teens to share their mobile game idea for a chance to win a $15,000 college scholarship, $15,000 tech donation to their school and/or community center and other amazing prizes.
Design challenge 2019 video, press enter key to open the video.
We chose five finalists who wanted to bring their unique voices to the gaming world. We are partnering with Girls Make Games to produce, develop and launch their game designs on Google Play. Meet the five winners and their inspirational stories behind the game.
1/5
Brightlove is a coming-of-age narrative that encourages players to be kind and to take action, rather than being mere bystanders. A refreshing contrast to the violence that often permeate mobile games, Brightlove encourages positive actions and rewards kindness.
Casual, Logic, Match game
New York
“By having players help hurt creatures and respond to evil monsters, my game emphasizes that we should take action to help those in danger and not simply be bystanders.”
2/5
Lune takes place in a distant future, where humanity has achieved deep space travel and created sentient AI. The player enters as Turin and is prompted to make choices, which will dictate her statistics, battle options and ultimately decide her fate.
Adventure, Fantasy, Puzzle
Washington
“Lune hopes to inspire a sense of loneliness, intrigue, and fulfillment.”
3/5
Good Dogs Bring Joy is a casual game that flips the virtual pet game idea on its head. The user plays as a dog named Alex who wants to help their owner. To succeed, Alex needs to be a good dog, help out around the house and protect their pack.
Casual, Single-Player, Puzzle
Texas
“The idea of a game with you as a dog taking care of a human came to me while I was walking my own dog, a miniature poodle named Lucy.”
4/5
Spectrum is a 2D platformer, fantasy game in which ‘sprites’, small pixie-like creatures, are taking over the bodies of other creatures on Earth. The challenge is to navigate the different worlds to complete your quests and ultimately save your sprite-invaded friends.
Action, Fantasy, Adventure
New Hampshire
“I really wanted to capture a feeling of love and belonging and the ability to do something about whatever situation you’re in.”
5/5
YuMe is a dream-like, fantasy game about self-discovery. The game follows the main character, Yume, as she travels through the universe to find her home planet. Users will help Yume by solving puzzles and matching clues.
Adventure, Fantasy, Puzzle
California
“I wanted Yume’s adventure to be a metaphor for all of us: individuals trying to find where we belong in a complex community.”
We were blown away by the talent and creativity of this year’s submissions. These honorable mentions captured our attention and stretched our imaginations.
Massachusetts
Route to Success
Washington
Which Witch
Pennsylvania
The World is a Beautiful Place
South Carolina
Plantscape
Washington
Neura
Texas
GWISHIN
Illinois
all-inclusive Beatdown
California
Illuminia
Florida
The Labyrinth Conqueror
Colorado
anti*space
Kentucky
Fontasia
New York
Reformation
North Carolina
Wilhelm The Wacky
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