
Anyone's Game Writing Contest
The 1st Annual "Anyone's Game" High-School Game Writing Contest
This year’s contest has now ended. All contestants will be emailed the results in early February 2023
The Ringling College of Art and Design Creative Writing Program was created to support, empower, and honor young writers.
To that end, we’re inviting all high-school students to enter the 1st Annual “Anyone’s Game” High School Game Writing Contest by submitting an original 600-word micro-roleplaying game (micro-rpg). The sole criterion for earning prizes in this contest is overall quality, meaning that well-edited, engaging, and evocative games have the best chance of winning over the judge.
Game Specifications
2022 Theme: Tomorrow. These micro-games are about what comes next, be it literally tomorrow or sometime in the distant future.
What to send: Micro-roleplaying games based upon the 2022 theme.
Word Count: 600 words maximum (for game samples of this length, check the bottom of this page)
Contest Submission Period: October 15, 2022 – January 15, 2023
Submission Quantity: One entry per person, per contest year
Have Other Questions? Check the FAQ answers above! If you don’t find the answers you need, please email anyonesgame@ringling.edu with your questions.
To receive reminders about this contest each year, please sign up here.
Contact
Creative Writing Program
Dr. Ryan G. Van Cleave
2700 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234
creativewriting@ringling.edu