Create a game for players to use Earth Observations of our environment for solving issues of the world around us. Show how real-world events affect the Earth and impact people. Whether it is flooding or drought, changes in energy or climate, work with our experts who can help you with data and impacts to create ideas for a game and even a playable prototype.

There's two ways to win prizes! Win with a game concept idea. Or win with a playable computer game you designed and created! This is a two-phase competition designed for all students, engineers or professionals.

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The entry period for Contest 1 is now closed and some awesome entries have been received. Although we have been delayed, judging is in progress and will be completed in early September! Thanks for your patience.

• The timing for the proposal phase of this contest is being adjusted and will will be finalized with the rules, in early May 2009.
• Ages 13 and up, for advanced game developers or team entry
• Qualified finalists have until August 2010 to make and submit the playable game
• UPDATE: Rules posted! (Contest 2 Rules (PDF Format))

• Game Idea Competition
  • A Computer Game Workshop at DigiPen Institute of Technology in Redmond, Washington
  • Monetary prizes
• Playable Game Design Competition
  • $20,000 (US) to the winner, plus an expense-paid trip to the GEO 2010 Summit.

Judging will be performed by a panel of specialists in the industry, academic and professional arenas. Your entry will be judged on effectiveness in meeting "Your Mission", the accessibility and broad playability (for the playable game, to be used internationally and on standard computer configurations), innovation, and feasibility of scenarios created. Teams should have a professor or student member who can interact with GEO (Group on Earth Observations) experts.

This is a serious game completion sponsored by these international organizations who care about the Earth:

• ICEO; The IEEE Committee on Earth Observation; supporting GEO (Group on Earth Observations) and providing solutions for global Earth issues. IEEE is a global association focused on advancing technology for the benefit of humanity for 125 years.
• IEEE Computer Society; The world's largest membership organization for computing professionals, and publisher of the monthly Computer magazine
• DigiPen Institute of Technology; a leader in computer game education
• 1st Playable Productions; an independent game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids
• IGDA; The International Game Developers Association is the largest non-profit membership organization serving individuals that create video games.
• GEO; Group on Earth Observation

Email us for more information at info@saveearthgame.org.