Who can play?
Anyone over 18 can enter a team to play the game.
How much does it cost?
$495 per team ($195 student teams).
Is there a prize?
The winning teams will get international bragging rights first and foremost.
We will also be giving away a $10k cash prize to the winning team!
What technology do I need to play the game?
Your team will need access to laptops or PCs with an up-to-date internet browser, a good internet connection and we recommend a video conferencing platform like zoom, teams or similar.
Can we use tablets instead of PC / Laptops?
We have tested extensively with laptops and the latest browsers. Tablets and other devices are not recommended but can be useful additional tools.
How long is the game?
To make things fair, everyone has the same amount of time as others. The game will last approximately 4.5 hours.
How many players on a team?
You can register between 5 and 10 people on each team.
More is not necessarily better.
How do I register
You can start by pre-registering – this will give you early access to the full registration before anyone else.
Full registration will open on 3rd November!
What language is the game available in?
For the moment, just English – very sorry – we are dedicated to translating games in the future though. Follow our LinkedIn page for more details.
How does the Leaderboard work?
The leaderboard is updated every few days. The final leaderboard will be revealed on 18th December 2020.
Can I change team members?
Yes, anytime prior to your team playing the ROCKET challenge. We need to know details so we can send out specific instructions to them before play. Email: therocketchallenge@gwof.uk
When can I play?
Between 00:00 GMT 23rd November 2020 and 23:59 GMT 15th December 2020. You can play at anytime of day or night.
How many teams can an organization enter?
Organizations can enter as many teams as they want. The teams are differentiated by the Team name when it comes to registration.
Do we publish all the results?
No, we reserve the right to publish the top 10% of results at any one time. This is not about shaming people, it’s about being the best. Each team will be notified of its own results.
Who cannot play?
Anyone below the age of 18.
Current or former employees & Delivery Partners of Games Without Frontiers Limited.
Intra-Company Competition
Organizations can choose to enter multiple teams into the competition. If so, we will generate your own leaderboard privately for you to share internally.
Can I use it behind a firewall?
All participants will be asked to check their security settings before the game and you will have plenty of time to fix it before the games go live.
Charity
10% of participation fees will be donated to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Any other questions?
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Enter The ROCKET Challenge 2020 Now
The ROCKET Challenge 2020 games begin on the
23rd November and runs until the 15th December.
Mount Parnassus
Edinburgh
EH14 6AS
Scotland