CybFest NW 2023

Contest Descriptions

Transforming
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Adults) Dealer Room (Contest Area)
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Kids)
  • 2 divisions: Adults (13+) and Kids (under 13)
  • Format
    • 1-on-1 matches
    • Single-elimination tournament
    • Fastest time wins
  • Rules
    • All contestants will be provided with the the same figure for the contest
    • Both contestants will start with the figure in the same mode (either robot or vehicle/alternate)
    • When the officiant gives the signal to start, both contestants compete to transform the figure to the other mode as quickly as possible
    • The winner is the first to fully convert the figure to the other mode, as depicted in the instructions, and stand steady on the table without touching the figure

Trivia
1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Panel Room

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  • Format
    • Team competition
    • Multiple rounds
    • Highest score wins
  • Rules
    • The format of the challenges will be revealed at the start of the contest
    • Control will transfer between the participants as dictated by the officiant
    • The winner will be the team with the most points at the end of the final round

Art
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (contest entry) Dealer Room (Contest Area)
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (judging)
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. (announce winners)
  • Format
    • 2 divisions: Adults (13+) and Kids (under 13)
    • Submissions created before and brought to the show
    • All media accepted (Traditional and Digital, 2-D and 3-D)
      • Depending on the number of entries, these may be divided into categories at the judges' discretion
    • Judged by Alex Gaub and Ashley Artly, winners of last year's Art Contest and the artists behind this year's CybFest NW exclusive figure
  • Rules
    • All entries must be submitted at the Organizers Table before the beginning of the judging window
    • Entries should be created before the show begins. Entries do not necessarily have to be created specifically for this contest, but they should be created in the year 2023 and not have previously won any contests.
    • All art entries must be family-friendly
    • The entries will be judged and the winner announced after the contest window ends
    • All contest entries will have a notecard displayed with them detailing the artist's name, the name of the piece, and any details the artist would like to note to the judges. Notecards can be prepared beforehand or filled out at the show.
    • Entries will be displayed flat on a table. Artists that would like their entry to be presented a certain way (e.g. easel, figure display stands), must provide and set up the display themselves.
    • Entries will be judged on the following criteria:
      • Craftsmanship: What makes your piece technically impressive?
      • Originality: What makes your piece stand out from the crowd?
      • Polish: Is your piece finished? In what way have you gone the extra mile?