DSET 2023 launched the inaugural SGSC Europe (SGSCE) to bring new game challenges.

 

It is affiliated with the existing SGS&C, which takes place at I/ITSEC, and provides the opportunity for selected award category winners to participate in each event.

The Serious Games Showcase and Challenge – Europe will be accepting entries from Government, Industry, and Academia. The categories and rules of entry are below. Along with sponsorship opportunities to support the whole programme but especially the younger entrants with logistic expenses.

Submission Window: Mon 27th Nov 23 to Fri 8th Mar 24

Student Developed Games – Submission Window: Mon 27th Nov 23 to Fri 5th Apr 24

Game Application Forms & Supporting Information Upload Deadline: Fri 8th March 24

Student Developed Games – Application Forms & Supporting Information Upload Deadline: Fri 5th April 24

Assessor Final Decisions Deadline: by Fri 19th April 24

Notification of Finalists: by Fri 26th April 24

Booth and Game Setup and Configuration at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, UK: 10th June 24

Serious Games Showcase and Challenge Europe at the Conference: 11th – 13th of June 24

Awards Ceremony: 13th June 24

    Become a Sponsor of SGSC Europe

    To download the full SGSCE sponsorship brochure, click here.

    To book your SGSCE sponsorship, please complete the booking form below.

    A member of the team will contact you to start the onboarding process.

    All about SGSC Europe & how to enter

    View the Official Rules

    Submit your Serious Game

    Serious Games Showcase and Challenge Europe 2024 Awards

    These awards will be judged by and awarded at the sole discretion of the Challenge Evaluation Committee.

    Government Audience Game Award

    To qualify for the Government Audience Game Award, the Entrant Game should be built specifically for national or local government or defence purposes, including the game’s learning objectives, themes, story, and overall play. Examples include but are not limited to military tactics, equipment, or procedures, law enforcement, cybersecurity, tactical combat care and triage, veterans’ health and affairs, public works, and space. Funders and developers of the game can be private or government entities.

    Business Audience Game Award

    To qualify for the Business Game category, the entrant game should be built for a Business or military audience, including the game learning objectives, themes, story, and overall play. Examples include but are not limited to corporate training, general education, general health/healthcare and wellness, public interest, etc. Funders and developers of the game can be private or government entities.

    Best Student-Developed Game Award

    Games submitted under the student developer category will be eligible for the Best Student–Developed Game Award. The Entry must meet all criteria specified in the student developer category above. The submission must have been primarily designed and developed by students. The game content or audience is unlimited beyond adhering to the general criteria for game submissions. This award will be judged by and awarded at the sole discretion of the Challenge Evaluation Committee.

    Innovation Award

    The Innovation Award aims to recognize innovation in serious games. For purposes of the Challenge, innovation is defined as a characteristic or technique that enhances the serious game in a new, novel, or different way. Innovation can be accomplished through hardware integration, instructional design, game design, content topic, or a combination thereof. The Innovation Award will be judged by and awarded at the sole discretion of the Challenge Innovation Committee.

    Ernie Romans Memorial Trophy

    Ernie Romans was a brilliant practitioner of Military Simulation and Training and a large part of our M&S community over the years. He was a superb professional alongside being enormously fun. In his memory, the winner of this challenge will be the game that has the most enjoyable gameplay.