Secondary · Ages 13–17 · Challenger World
Build it. Break it.
Pitch it.
Pick a quest, make an AI project that actually works, test it until it's solid, then pitch it to real judges at Demo Weekend.
// How to playThree steps.
- Squad upTeams of 1–4. A parent or guardian confirms each member's place.
- Register from Mon 19 OctS$68 per student, with fee-waiver places. Your challenge unlocks once your place is confirmed.
- Build, test, submit by Sat 9 JanFinalists pitch live for 7 minutes; every team can exhibit on Sunday 17 Jan.
At a glanceSecondary · Ages 13–17
- Ages
- 13–17, by age on Sat 16 Jan 2027
- Team
- 1–4 players
- Final stage
- 7 min talk + 3 min Q&A
- Process log
- At least 4 dated entries
- What it looks like
- A prototype you can demo, with a test table and one round of improvements.
- Grown-ups
- A parent or guardian confirms each member's place.
// Quest selectFour quests. Pick one.
The four quests unlock when registration opens on Mon 19 Oct at 09:00 SGT.
- QUEST 01AI ArtCreate pictures, stories or music, with AI as your teammate.LOCKED · Mon 19 Oct
- QUEST 02AI Robotics & Smart DevicesBuild something that senses and reacts: on screen, in cardboard or with a kit.LOCKED · Mon 19 Oct
- QUEST 03AI for GoodUse AI to help people around you.LOCKED · Mon 19 Oct
- QUEST 04AI AgentsDesign an AI helper that does one job well, and test it.LOCKED · Mon 19 Oct
No rush: registration stays open until Sat 2 Jan, every challenge can be done well in a week, and everyone is judged the same way. About the four quests
Boss · The Last Bug
Every quest ends with a Boss Check: the first thing judges look for in your project. Get ready for it with a demo, a test table and one round of improvements.
// ScoringFive criteria, the same for every division.
Judges score creativity, understanding and independent work, completeness, communication and teamwork, and responsible use of AI. How judging works
Judge stats · how you're scored
Creativity30%
Understanding & independent work25%
Completeness20%
Communication & teamwork20%
Responsible AI use5%