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Video Game Design HS

Video Game Design HS

# Description

Participants design, build, and launch an E-rated online video game – with accompanying required documentation - that addresses the annual theme. Semifinalists participate in an interview to demonstrate the knowledge and expertise they gained during the development of the game.

# Theme 2026-2027

ThemeCreate a deep space-themed RPG where the primary method of progression is puzzle-solving rather than combat.


Challenge: Your game must include core RPG elements (such as character stats, a leveling system, or branching dialogue), but you may not include traditional combat. Instead, players must use their character's skills and stats to solve environmental, logical, or social puzzles to survive the dangers of deep space.


# Careers Associated

  • Animator

  • Computer Programmer

  • Electronic Game Designer

  • Electronic Game Technician

  • Writer


# Oklahoma Eligibility

Entries are limited to three (3) teams per chapter


# State Competition Information​

All components of the chapter's entry must be finished, submitted, and accessible via the internet by March 26, 2027.

Upload the documentation portfolio and video game here

Students will need their Participant ID number and password from their advisor. Only the team captain will be able to upload the file.


# Coordinators

Robert Johnson

robert.johnson@mntc.edu

Event Coordinator


Danielle Beach

danielle.beach@yukonps.com

Event Manager

OKTSA

TSA is a national, non-profit organization of high school and middle school student members who are engaged in STEM. Since TSA was chartered in 1978, over 5,000,000 members have participated through competitions, intracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, and community service.

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