Imagine your own game. Win cash prizes.
The next K12 Game On Competition is coming soon! Starting September 22, K12-powered students in grades K-12 can submit an original educational game concept for a chance to win cash prizes. Not only that, every valid entry will be automatically entered into a raffle for a chance to win $100.
What Is K12 Game On?
Turn Your Ideas Into a Game
K12 Game On challenges students to think like game designers by creating an original game that makes learning fun, whether they love coding, storytelling, art, strategy, problem-solving, or game design.
Competition Details
Open to K12- powered students in grades K–12.
Read Official Rules
Digital or physical game concepts accepted.
Violent and/or combat games are not permitted.
Entry Deadline
• Entries open at 9 AM
(ET) on Sept. 22, 2026.
• Deadline to enter is 5
PM (ET) on Nov. 30, 2026.
PRIZES
Win Cash Prizes & Gain National Recognition
Overall Winners
All overall winners will get a prize of $100 each within the following bands:
K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12
People's Choice Winners
All People's Choice winners will get a prize of $50 each within the following bands:
K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12
Important Dates
Competition Overview
All Participants Should Include:
Game Title
Game Idea
Learning Goal
Intended Audience
Ready to Game On?
Your idea could become the next K12 Game On winner!
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