# Announcing the Real-World Gaming Challenge! 🎮

**URL:** <https://forum.8thwall.com/t/announcing-the-real-world-gaming-challenge/3303>\
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**Created:** [October 25, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/announcing-the-real-world-gaming-challenge/3303 "2024-10-25T22:10:39Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 25, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/announcing-the-real-world-gaming-challenge/3303/1 "2024-10-25T22:10:39Z")

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Get ready to create immersive real-world games in our new “[Real-World Gaming Challenge](https://itch.io/jam/niantic-studio-real-world-gaming-challenge),” running from October 29th to December 9th. Use Niantic Studio’s powerful tools, including Gaussian splats and Niantic VPS, to build seamless WebAR experiences!

**[Kickoff Event: Info Session](https://nianticarevents.8thwall.com/events/details/niantic-lightship-community-challenges-presents-info-session-niantic-studio-real-world-gaming-challenge/)**  
Date: October 29th Time: 11 AM - 12 PM PT Join us to dive into the challenge details and start brainstorming your next groundbreaking game idea! [RSVP now](https://nianticarevents.8thwall.com/events/details/niantic-lightship-community-challenges-presents-info-session-niantic-studio-real-world-gaming-challenge/)!  
**Prizes:**  
Total Prize Pool: $15,000 broken up by:

- Real-World Splat Game Grand Prize(x2)
- Real-World VPS Game Grand Prize(x2)
- Lifestyle & Culture Game(x2)
- Spatial Learning Game(x2)
- Health & Wellness Game(x2)
- Honorable Mentions(x4)

Submission Deadline: December 9th, 11:59 PM PT  
Let’s bring the real world to life with your creations!