Prize pool of AED 100,000 for the best games
- Various competition entries
- Many other great prizes
Free competition entry
for UAE youth
- Submit your game for free
- Many game award categories
Teamwork & feedback
from experts
- Join as a team of 3-5 or solo
- Meet with game industry experts
The Endless Studios
National Game Making Competition
The Endless National Game Making Competition is a nationwide open game development competition
in the UAE for both rising and future game developers.
Our goal is to celebrate UAE's game development talent by highlighting new and rising teams dedicated
to creating opportunities for success.
Participants must incorporate one of the following UAE-related diversifiers into their games: Traditions and Beliefs, Folklore or Fable, Architecture, Geometric Arts or Calligraphy, or Food,
to honor the UAE's rich cultural heritage.
Our sponsors:
Tawazun Council is an independent government entity that works closely with the Ministry of Defense, Abu Dhabi
Police and security agencies in the UAE.
Bayanat is a pioneering and responsible artificial intelligence company that is powering progress and transforming
industries and categories by providing predictive capabilities to 'stay ahead of today'.
Why join this competition?
This competition is unique in the UAE and is open to everyone aged 15-27. Participation is entirely free.
You can join as an individual and have the opportunity to become part of an existing team,
or you can participate as a fully formed team of 3-5 people.
Create your Game with like-minded people
You'll have to create a game with a team of 3-5 people, Bring your own skills and creativity to the table. Work in a group to make the magic happen.
Receive feedback from Game Industry leaders
We're Endless Studios, a youth game making studios.
Receive feedback from game industry leaders who have worked at companies like Ubisoft or Activision.
Unlock new Tech skills while having fun
Building games requires a number of skills such as Art, Storytelling, Coding, and Project management. Develop new skills and discover new Tech tools.
Be rewarded for your Creativity
While participating in this event, you have the opportunity to win prizes. There is a total prize pool of AED 100,000.
Are you passionate about video games?
Imagine a place where you don't just play games but shape them, tweaking and tuning them until they perfectly reflect your imagination. A place where, together with like-minded individuals, each line of code you write unlocks another piece of the digital puzzle, with your skills growing with each game you collectively create. This competition could be your first step on this journey, embarking on a learning journey powered by your love of gaming.
Meet your mentors
Educator
A Youth Game Making Studio
Here, individual creativity fuels collective innovation. As part of our community, you'll contribute to ever-evolving game worlds, experiencing the power of collaborative design. At Endless Studios, every contribution sparks growth, every game is a shared vision, and every contribution is a step toward building a gaming universe that's bigger than us all.
Award categories:
Student Team Category - High School
Solo Student Category - High School
Student Team Category - College/University
Solo Student Category - College/University
Indie Team Category
Indie Solo Category
Endstar Category - Individual/Team that use Endstar to create their game
Mandatory game diversifier:
Participants are required to choose one of the following UAE-related diversifiers for their game:
Traditions and Beliefs
Folklore or Fable
Architecture
Geometric Arts or Calligraphy
Food
Testimonials
What our students say about us:
of our students would recommend or
strongly recommend the Endless Studios
program to friends.
of our students believe that our Endless Studios program provided essential skills
for future careers.
Upcoming events
Find our latest announcements and news highlights here.
NATIONAL competition frequently asked questions
You must be a student currently enrolled in a high school or university in the UAE, or a recent graduate, to participate. This competition is open to everyone aged 15-27. You must register before April 26th, 2024 and submit your game before August 31st, 2024.
Yes, many students who participated in our programs had never created a game before. Now, with the support of Endless Studios, they are developing games.
We encourage participants to have a laptop. If you don't have a laptop at home, please let us know after you register.
It's free, the only thing you need to pay with is your passion, dedication, and time.
You must register before April 26th, 2024 and submit your game before August 31st, 2024.
You will not be able to take part in the competition. Participants will require to pick one of the following UAE related diversifier:
- Traditions and Beliefs
- Folklore or Fable
- Architecture
- Geometric Arts or Calligraphy
- Food
Absolutely! There are different prizes for various levels. The total prize pool is AED 100,000. You can compete in different award categories such as High School or University.
You can join as an individual and have the opportunity to become part of an existing team, or you can participate as a fully formed team of 3-5 people. This competition is unique in the UAE and is open to everyone aged 15-27.
Endless Studios is a youth-centric game-making studio where budding creators collaborate with professionals to develop games. Endless Studios is a US based company, now focusing their programs across the world, and currently have a licensed business setup in the UAE.This event is free, thanks to our partners, Tawazun Council and Bayanat.
Mastering Tomorrow's Skills
The future is written in software. We've built our programs to help you master the crucial skills that this digital future demands. We cover everything from design and digital art to project management and engineering. By working on complex collaborative projects, you'll naturally develop the soft skills that are equally crucial in the professional world - communication, teamwork, problem-solving and adaptability.
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