This interactive game helps people understand the dangers of illegal money lending and the hidden costs, pressures and consequences that often come with loan sharks – all in a fun and engaging way.

As you play the game, you’ll follow Alex’s story as he becomes caught in the grip of a loan shark. As the situation worsens, you’ll explore how debt can quickly spiral and how Alex works towards breaking free and regaining control of his life.

There is an extra challenge to edit this game and make it your own. By changing characters, adapting levels and modifying gameplay through coding, you’ll create your own version of the game. The best submitted versions will win prizes, while continuing to share important messages about loan sharks and financial safety.

Scroll down to find out more about how to edit the game, submit your version, and enter the competition.

Watch this space for instruction videos which will be uploaded shortly 👇

How to Submit Your Game
To enter the competition, participants must design their own version of the Stop Loan Sharks Week game following the instructions in the videos above. Once it’s ready, click the Submit Your Game button below and follow the steps.

Submission requirements:
– Your game must focus on educating players about loan sharks, illegal lending, and hidden interest
-Your entry should clearly demonstrate how players make choices and face consequences

Deadline
🗓 All entries must be submitted by 30 June (end of day).
Late entries will not be accepted.

Prizes
Under 16s Category
🥇 Winner: £50 Amazon voucher
🏫 School: £50 Amazon voucher
Over 16s Category
🥇 Winner: £100 Amazon voucher
Winners will be contacted after the judging process has been completed.

Have any tech issues or questions? Contact us at press@stoploansharks.gov.uk