BAFTA Unveils Winners of 2023 Young Game Designers Competition

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced the winners of its 2023 Young Game Designers competition. The winners include Max Whistlecraft, who took the top prize in the 10-14 age category with his game Polarity, a science-themed title that involves switching polarities to defeat bosses. Ava Rogerson, a 17-year-old returning finalist, won the Game Concept award in the 15-18 age category with her game Bounce Bat, where players control a flightless bat fighting to find its way home. Alex Phillips, 13, won the Game Making award in the 10-14 age category with Serialbus, a puzzle game where players must help a character escape a trap. Arlo Freer, 15, took the top prize in the 15-18 age category with Bird in the Woods, an archery-themed puzzle game. All the winners will be featured in the Power Up exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, and will have access to masterclasses and mentorship opportunities. According to BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip, 'The emerging game creators have shown impressive talent, drawing inspiration from the world around us, from nature to computer science.' BAFTA is committed to supporting the next generation of gaming talent, and looks forward to seeing the future work of this year's winners.