Mankato East High School Students Achieve National Recognition in GameIt Coding Competition
Mankato East High School students Dylan Vasquez and Leo Burns have earned national acclaim by securing 2nd place in this year’s GameIt coding national competition with their innovative game, Piondaquest. This award, chosen by industry experts in software engineering and game design, highlights their exceptional coding and game development skills.
The GameIt competition challenges students nationwide to design and develop original games, fostering creativity, technical expertise, and teamwork. This year’s competition emphasized several key elements for success:
- Accessibility Matters: Games with both desktop (keyboard/mouse) and mobile controls (touch) are more accessible to public voters.
- Cohesive Gaming Experience: A consistent graphic style (e.g., all hand-drawn or all vector style) enhances the overall gaming experience.
Be Bold and Unique: While platform games are popular, standing out often requires a bold choice of game genre.
