Judging Criteria

All submissions will be evaluated based on the equally weighted criteria below:

Innovation & Creativity 

Innovation & Creativity measures how original, creative, and relevant the concept is, and how it leverages Meta Horizon/Quest’s unique capabilities.

To score highly in Innovation & Creativity, the game or application should showcase a meaningful update or differentiate itself from what is currently available in the Meta Horizon Store. The idea should be original and drive repeat usage by players. It should be better supported by Meta Quest/Horizon vs. other devices or platforms.

Experience Design

Experience Design looks at the quality of game/application design and mechanics in delivering an enjoyable, intuitive, and rewarding experience to the intended audience.

To score highly in Experience Design, the game or application should consider the essence of the player’s experience from the moment they enter. Great experience design will lead the player to quickly grasp where to go and what to do, to find the fun or purpose easily and receive a fulfilling experience.

Technical Implementation

Technical implementation evaluates the technical expertise, reliability, and use of Meta tools/features in the submission, which include, but are not limited to, Passthrough Camera Access with AI and Hand Interactions.

To score highly in Technical Implementation, the game or application should run at a minimum of 60 FPS on Quest 3/3S. It should offer interesting interactivity or functionality. The experience should feel solid and reliable, with minimal bugs and no gameplay blocking issues across intended player devices. Experiences should implement Meta tools and features. 

Polish & Presentation

Polish & Presentation assess the overall look and feel (UI/UX, art direction, sound design), attention to detail, completeness, and relevance to the competition track themes and guidelines. 

To score highly in Polish & Presentation, the game or application should be well executed, with a quality user experience once the application launches. The experience is polished and performant on Meta Quest. The overall presentation of the project including the text description, images, and video quality meets the stated submission requirements.

Judging Process

To determine winners in the competition, we have selected a panel of experts from within Meta to be judges. There will be two stages of judging. Information about the judging criteria and phases can be found in the official rules.

Please note that once the competition deadline has passed, do not make any modifications to your submission. Projects that are modified after the submission deadline may be disqualified.