Spring Slam FAQs

General FAQs

Who can participate?

Anyone anywhere in the world from age 13 onwards is welcome to participate!

Fundeavour members who take part in the Spring Slam will also receive 1000 gold points as a participation bonus. Gamers are encouraged to sign up with Fundeavour first before signing up for the Spring Slam.

Note: If you are a parent or guardian of kids younger than 13 years of age who wish to participate, please email us to make arrangements. Kids under 16 need to be chaperoned at all times during participation.

Do I have to stream?

You can choose to stream or get your friends together for a private gaming session – whatever is most comfortable for you!

Be sure to use social media to let family and friends know when you’ll be playing so they can cheer you on and help you reach your fundraising milestones!

What games can I stream?

You can stream any game that has an ESRB rating of “Teen” or lower. This would include the majority of the most popular mainstream and Indie games out there.

For games rated “M” or “17+” you may stream it on your own Twitch or YouTube channel for the Spring Slam if:

You are 18 years of age and over.
It is not banned by Twitch or Steam.
You enable the mature content setting which will warn users the content they will be viewing is intended for mature audiences. This setting is available on Twitch and YouTube.

Please do not embed or stream any “M” rated games on your Spring Slam fundraising page.

Games rated “A” are prohibited.

Streaming content that is deemed objectionable will result in your account being removed from the Gaming For Pixels program.

Find out more about the ESRB rating system at https://www.esrb.org/.

What can I do during my stream?

You are welcome to stream however you choose.

However, we are family-friendly and, in line with our mission, we ask that you honour and follow a few simple guidelines:

No profanity, bigoted, or abusive language or visuals
No sexually explicit visuals including rape and sexual assault scenes.
No streaming while intoxicated with drink or drugs.
Streaming content that is deemed objectionable will result in your account being removed from the program.

How can my friends donate to help me reach my fundraising goal?

You will need to set up your Spring Slam fundraising page (see the next Q&A below for step-by-step instructions).

Once your Spring Slam fundraising page is up and running, you’ll have a unique URL that you can share with friends and supporters so they can find your page and donate to it.

How do I set up my Spring Slam fundraising page?

Once you have signed up, your profile box will be added to the Gamers listings page on the main Spring Slam page.

Click on the “Gamers” tab on the main Spring Slam page to access this listings page.
Scroll down until you see your profile card.
Click on the 3 vertical dots on the top right hand corner of the card.
Select “Create Full Page” from the drop-down menu.
Follow the prompts to name your fundraising page, upload your background picture etc.
Optional: If you will be livestreaming your gameplay from YouTube or Vimeo, you may embed the video in the introduction section and your supporters can watch your streaming from there if they wish.
Then go back to the Gamers listing page, click on the profile picture space on your card and add your profile picture.

How do I embed my YouTube or Vimeo streaming video in my Spring Slam fundraising page?

Click on the “Gamers” tab on the main Spring Slam page to access this listings page.
Scroll down until you see your profile card.
Click on the 3 vertical dots on the top right hand corner of the card.
Select “Create Full Page” from the drop-down menu or “View full page” if you’re already in the process of setting up your page.
Follow the prompts to name your fundraising page, upload your background picture etc.
When you click on the campaign description area, a full text editor will open.
On the editor’s toolbar, you’ll see a video camera icon. When that’s clicked, you can paste your YouTube or Vimeo link in so that it will appear on your page.
You can edit the size and placement of your videos by highlighting them in the editor and making adjustments in the toolbar that appears just below it.

Can I stream my Twitch feed from my Spring Slam fundraising page?

This feature is not yet available via RallyUp. It will be available for future Gaming For Pixels fundraisers.

I am not available the weekend of April 7^th 2017. Can I still fundraise for y’all?

We are currently working on arrangements to enable gamers who can’t make that weekend to sign up to fundraise whenever they want! So watch this space!

The difference is that during the Spring Slam in April, we provide additional support as well as some prizes.

To see what our Prizes for the Spring Slam 2017 are, check out our “Prizes” page.

Prize FAQs

How do Spring Slam gamers win prizes?

We use the “set and earn” format to encourage gamers to set and achieve a fundraising target.

Check out the prizes set for each fundraising achievement level, set your fundraising target for the level that the prize you’d like to earn, and try to reach the target as soon as possible before stock runs out as all prizes have limited availability.

For more details, visit the “how to win your prize” page.

Is “Set and Earn” the only way to win prizes?

We also have “Participation Bonus” rewards. For more details, visit the “how to win your prize” page.

Do teams share prizes?

No. All prizes are earned on an individual basis.

Why are some prizes restricted to U.S. Spring Slam gamers only?

For prizes that need to be sent to the winners via postal delivery, it is up to the sponsoring partner whether they would like to restrict the donated prizes to a particular geographical area as they would be the ones taking care of the delivery costs.

Why do the “expertise” or “experience” type prizes (e.g. Google Hangouts roundtables) have terms and conditions?

This is to ensure that winners know what to expect and what the prize covers (including any restrictions).

How do you determine who has won the prize?

RallyUp – the platform which hosts the Spring Slam fundraising page – will track and log participation sign-up dates (for participation bonus prizes). The RallyUp database for the Spring Slam page will also record the gamers who have reached their fundraising goals to win the prizes.

All decisions are final and based on the information provided by the database.

When do I know if I have won a prize?

If you have won a prize, you will be notified by email within one (1) week after the end of the Spring Slam by one of The Pixel Project’s team members.

If the Spring Slam is extended beyond 9 April 2017, you will be informed within one (1) week after the close of the extended deadline. If this happens, we will inform all participating gamers accordingly.

So please make sure that the email that you used to sign up for the Spring Slam is valid and one that you usually check.

How do I claim my prize?

If you have won a game, you will be emailed the Steam code or the pertinent download key to redeem your prize.

If you have won an “experience” prize like a piece of glitch art or a place at a Google Hangout roundtable, you will be contacted via email by The Pixel Project team, then introduced to the Gaming For Pixels partner sponsoring the prizes so arrangements can be made directly from thereon.

If you have won a piece of swag (e.g. a poster or a toy), you will be contacted by The Pixel Project team via email to confirm your address and other contact details. Your details will then be sent on to the pertinent Gaming For Pixels partner to fulfil the prize.

What if I have difficulties claiming my prize?

If your Steam code or download key doesn’t work or your toy/poster/swag doesn’t arrive, you can either directly contact the sponsoring partner (we’ll provide you with their contact details) or we can help connect you with them to get things sorted.

Donation FAQs

How can people donate?

Your supporters can make donate directly through your Spring Slam fundraising page using their credit card.

You will be prompted to set up your fundraising page when you sign up to participate in the campaign.

Who does the money benefit?

All money goes directly to The Pixel Project to fund our anti-Violence Against Women campaigns, programmes, and initiatives.

How can I submit cash and check donations?

At this point, we are not accepting cash or check donations.

Can I edit my information after I’ve registered?

Absolutely. Just log in to your fundraising center to do so. Team captains can also add or remove team members here.

Are donations made to The Pixel Project tax-deductible?

The Pixel Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Therefore, donations made to The Pixel Project are tax-deductible for U.S. taxpayers only.

Can I get in touch with you about something not on this list?

We’re happy to be of assistance. Just email us at gaming4pixels@thepixelproject.net or info@thepixelproject.net