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Retro Games Challenge

Recreate your favorite childhood games and explore the multitude of iconic gameplays and mechanics that turned 
so many titles into cult classics!

📝 Task

This month’s challenge is all about your favorite childhood games.
Your task is to create game Lenses inspired by classic gaming titles that will make Snapchatters play and share the retro vibe with their friends. Take advantage of the Bitmoji Suite
learn all about building games on Snapchat and feel free to utilize sample projects from the Lens Studio Asset Library . Check out other Lenses inspired by retro gaming, register and build!

💰 Prizes

In this Challenge you can win your share of the $10,000 prize pool!
place-1
$2,500
1st Place
place-2
$1,500
2nd Place
place-3
$1,000
3rd Place
place-4
$250
20 x Honorable Mentions

How to join?

Join Challenge Tags directly in Lens Studio! Here’s how to take part:
  1. Register for the Challenge below!
  2. Download Lens Studio and create your Lens.
  3. When submitting your Lens, apply the "Ch0Retrogames" tag in My Lenses. This tag will only show up if you have registered in the last 48 hrs. Note: the tag could take up to 48 hrs to appear.
  4. Publish your Lens – that's it!
May 7 – May 31
Submission Period
June 18
Winners Announcement

🏆 Judging Criteria

Idea Quality
Idea Quality
How creative and original is the idea?
Theme Focus
Theme Focus
Is the idea relevant to the Challenge tag?
Implementation of Idea
Implementation of Idea
How well was the idea implemented from a technical and design point of view?

ℹ️ FAQ

Make sure you read our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy before submitting.
Who can take part?
Residents of which countries can NOT take part?
How to take part?
Which Lenses are not eligible for this challenge?
Do I need to have a Snapchat account?
Is there any Submission Fee to take part in the contest?
Will I receive confirmation that my Lens has been submitted correctly?
What if I registered for the challenge on 5/31 and don't see the tag until the next month?
Can I tag older Lenses?
Can I create, publish, and tag my Lens before registering for the Challenge?
Who should I contact to ask about or confirm if my Lens has been submitted correctly?

Registration Form

No Purchase Necessary. Open to users who are the age of majority in their country (except in those countries excluded in the Official Rules) at the time of entry. Begins on May 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Entries must be received by May 31, 2026 at 9:59 PM. See Official Rules for entry requirements, prize, and details. Msg & data rates may apply. Void where prohibited.