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BAFTA Young Game Designers 2027

BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) · United Kingdom

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BAFTA's annual competition for 10-18 year-olds to design and make original video games, with separate Game Concept and Game Making awards. Entries for 2026 have closed and the 2027 round has not been announced.

Grade
Year 10–13 / S3–S6
Same as Grades 9–12 in the US
Age
10–18
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Residence
United Kingdom
Entry
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Two categories (Game Concept and Game Making), each with a 10-14 and a 15-18 award. Winners and finalists receive BAFTA Young Game Designers Awards and access to experiences with games industry professionals. BAFTA has run the competition for 15 years.

Topics

TechnologyArtsGamesGame designUnder 18sCreative
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