Build the greatest game.

Students in 6th-12th grade (ages 11-18) are eligible to join, whether they're new to game development or already have experience.

There are two tracks. Explore: Threadbare - students work in teams to create assets for Art, Sound, Engineering, Go-to-Market, Narrative, and Management/Production. Core: Storyquest - students design and build two original game levels using the Godot engine and Endless Access Threadbare program.

The program runs for 8 weeks (February-April), with a clear timeline of deliverables, workshops, and mentorship sessions.

Student names and information are not public-facing and are not stored long-term in any database. Personal information is only used to identify who is a part of which team.

Nope! You can complete as many or as few categories as you like! Choose from art/animation, narrative, music, coding, marketing, and project management categories and complete what interests you!

Students receive mentorship from industry professionals, educators, and collegiate game developers, may attend hands-on workshops, and use provided templates and guidelines for each track. Instructional materials are available for educators and students.

Projects are evaluated using transparent rubrics tailored to each track. Judges include industry professionals and educators, and feedback is provided at the final showcase event.

The final showcase is held at Hula Lakeside in Burlington, where students present their work and families are welcome to celebrate their achievements. We also showcase game developers from regional studios. Expect the final event to last 2-3 hours.

Facilitator guides are coming in future iterations of the contest. If you would like to host sessions for students to work on their VRmont Cup submission, please feel free to do so! There are resources such as slide decks, videos, and explanations that students can follow on their own.