RS25 Future Talent Pathway:
Design the Next Great Adventure!
Calling all young explorers, storytellers, and game makers!
Have you ever dreamed of seeing your own video game idea come to life? So do we!
We're partnering with Jagex to find the next generation of game talent, and your concept could be the one that gets built into a real, playable game!
Your Ideas, Your World!
With the exercises in the booklet, you’ve already started your journey, sketching characters, designing mechanics, and building a world around a mysterious lost object in the land of Gielinor. Now, it’s time to finalize your masterpiece and submit it.
Whether your game is a platformer, a puzzle adventure, or an epic quest, we want to see your unique vision. This is your chance to be a real game designer!
Prizes!
The Top 20 submitted will all receive:
- Gaming Goodies: A free video game subscription where you’ll get access to some amazing games!
- A micro:bit Starter Pack, to start your STEM journey!
- Exclusive Merch featuring Jagex and Runescape!
- An Invite to participate with your idea in a showcase event, later in the year!
The Top 5 Entries will also get:
An invite to a guided studio tour with Senior members of the Jagex team, where you can see first-hand how the magic happens.
Finally, The Grand Prize!
The winning submission will be transformed into a professional game design brief for university students to build!
You'll see your ideas evolve from the pages of your workbook into reality.
Can you apply?
If you are aged 10-15 at the time of submitting and live in the UK, you are eligible to apply!
How to Enter
Ready to claim your prize? Here’s what you need to do:
Complete the exercises in your Booklet. Focus on the final submission requirements, including your game summary, unique mechanics, story, and artwork.
Make sure to review the official lore on page 34 and ensure your story fits the world of Gielinor.
Gather your submission, which should include your game concept, art, and level maps as outlined in the booklet!
Important: Parent or Guardian Consent
We take your privacy and safety very seriously. To enter the competition, we must have explicit permission from a parent or guardian. This is a vital step to ensure you have the support you need and that your information is protected.
Ready to Submit?
The deadline for entries is May 10th. Entries submitted after 11:59 pm on 10th May, may not be considered.
Need some extra help?
We are running a support session at the Makerspace Cambridge on April 18th!
Reserve a spot from the event page and come ask games industry volunteers any questions you have!
You can also email your questions to hello@intogames.org!
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is 'Working class'?
Our working definition for 'working class' is that at least one of the following situations was true for you for a period of one year or more before the age of 18:
- You were eligible for free school meals in a UK school (whether or not you claimed them).
- Your parent(s) or guardian(s) received Universal Credit, Income Support, ESA, DSA, Housing Benefit, or a similar support programme.
- You lived in social housing, temporary accommodation, or experienced unstable housing. Examples might include growing up in a council flat, living in a hostel, or staying with friends or relatives because of housing issues.
- You spent time in care or were looked after by the local authority.
- Your parent(s) or guardian(s) earned a combined income under £35,000 per year.
- Your family experienced difficulty affording basic necessities such as food, heating, housing, or transport.
- Your parent(s) or guardian(s) worked in one of the following kinds of roles:
- Routine or manual labour (e.g. cleaner, warehouse worker, delivery driver)
- Skilled trades (e.g. hairdresser, plumber, mechanic)
- Clerical or support roles (e.g. receptionist, call centre staff)
We ask this to help us better understand who our campaign is reaching, and where we can do more to support access into the games industry. It also helps us build a clearer picture of how the job market can better reflect the UK’s full range of backgrounds and experiences.
We know this list may not cover every experience. If you identify as working-class or from a low-income background but don’t see yourself reflected here, especially if you didn’t grow up in the UK, feel free to select “Not Sure” in the submission form.
We’re committed to listening and learning from the real experiences people have had.