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The organization will aim to teach responsibility and teamwork through the new awards.

The Boy Scouts announced plans for video game based awards today, in a move geared to teach members of the organization many responsible ways to play games and work together. The Boy Scouts will require their willing Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts to manage a few different tasks in order to receive the award, all geared toward safe and constructive gaming.

The scouts must explain why a video game ratings system is important, then create a schedule for playing video games, placing game time behind the importance of chores, homework, and family time. In addition, the scout aiming to receive the badge must pick out games that would be deemed appropriately for him to play, as approved by a parent or guardian. Once a scout has completed these tasks, he will earn a belt loop.

To receive an academic pin, a scout will have several other requirements, even a task to host an hour-long multiplayer event with a friend. Furthermore, he will have to write a list and teach someone tips on how to play the game, then comparison shop to find the best deal at at least three separate stores. In addition, the scout will need to compare two different video game consoles and install one successfully. Again, the scout will have to identify appropriate games for him to be playing, and spend playing time with family, too.