Why you should apply
There are heaps of good reasons to apply for Dare. Just have a look at the benefits and the prizes available. If you're still not convinced have a look at some other good reasons by clicking on the headings on the note below which has been helpfully pinned to the site!
Benefits
- Increased employment prospects
- Hone your skills and get that all important experience employers ask for
- Enhance your CV
- Produce a demo to take to job interviews
- Obtain exposure to the luminaries of the Games Industry
- Experience working as part of a team
- Earn money (£1700 project fee)
- Build industry contacts
- Work with friends, and make friends from across the world
- The chance to showcase your skills
- Opportunity to start your own business
- Work on your own ideas
- Exhibit your demo at Dare ProtoPlay in Edinburgh
- Have a chance to win the BAFTA 'Ones To Watch' award
Prizes
Three prizes of £2500 will be awarded to the three highest scoring games based on the Dare criteria of innovation and creativity, market potential and use of technology. None of the three will be specifically attributed to any particular criterion.