Players at this stage are just beginning their gaming journey. The focus is on learning basic controls, developing coordination, and understanding how to play cooperatively with others. Competition is kept light and fun so players can build confidence and learn good sportsmanship

Players may participate in casual challenges, cooperative missions, and beginner-friendly competitions. Platformers, and games with guided strategy are great for this age. 

This age should start developing:

• Basic controls

• Taking turns and teamwork

• Winning and losing respectfully

• Simple strategy and problem solving

Games for this age group:

• Mario Kart (50cc)

• Minecraft (Creative Mode)

• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Enemy level 3-4)

• Fall Guys

• Nintendo Switch Sports

Players begin to develop stronger game awareness and start understanding strategy and teamwork. Friendly competition becomes more structured while still focusing on fun and learning

At this level, players may begin participating in beginner leagues, small tournaments, and team-based challenges. Competitive games, and those that require strategy with minimal guides are good for this age group.

This age should start developing:

• Basic strategy

• Communication with teammates

• Practice and improvement

• Handling competitive situations

Games for this age group:

• Rocket League

• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Enemy level 5-7)

• Minecraft (Creative/Survival Mode)

• Mario Kart (100cc)

• Splatoon

Players at this stage are ready for more structured competitive environments. Many begin developing real teamwork skills, learning strategy, and practicing regularly to improve.

Middle school programs may include organized leagues, team play, and larger tournaments. This is where they can start being introduced to Shooters like Valorant or Marvel Rivals, and Strategy games that offer no aid or guides. 

This age should start developing:

• Team communication

• Strategy and decision-making

• Practice routines

• Competitive sportsmanship

Games for this age group:

• Rocket League
  Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Enemy level 7-9)

• Splatoon

• Valorant

• Marvel Rivals

• Fortnite

• Minecraft competitive modes

• Mario Kart tournaments (150cc)

High school players may begin participating in serious team competition and organized esports environments. At this level, players often specialize in particular games and develop advanced strategy, teamwork, and leadership skills

Programs may include competitive teams, leagues, tournaments, and mentorship roles for younger players. Full blown Shooters, R.P.G's with advanced stories and decision making, and immersive strategy games become standard at this age. 

This age should start developing:

• Advanced strategy

• Leadership and teamwork

• Tournament experience

• Game analysis and improvement

Games for this age group:

• Rocket League

• Valorant

• Marvel Rivals

• League of Legends

• Call of Duty (11-12 grade)

• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Enemy level 8-9)

• Splatoon

• Minecraft competitions

• Mario Kart tournaments (150cc+)