How to Enter a World Record That Was Broken on the Video Game "Guinness World Records"

Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition has been around since 2008 and new records are being documented all the time.

Guinness World Records has been keeping track of record holders since 1951. In 2008, Guinness World Records released a Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition, dedicated solely to tracking all-time high scores and other measurable achievements in the video game industry. Helping Guinness World Records with this daunting task is Twin Galaxies International, an official video game score-keeping company. Rules for record breaking will vary depending on the record. Sometimes an official must be present. Other times a video recording provides sufficient documentation. Guinness World Records lists its rules after approving a record attempt in guidelines it sends to approved candidates.

Things You'll Need

• Internet access
• Guinness World Record online application

Instructions

1. Practice and develop the skills necessary to break an existing record.

2. Log onto the Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition website. (See Reference 1)

3. Enter the "Set a Record" section of the website by clicking on the tab in the navigation bar. From here Guinness World Records outlines the process for applicants pursuing a new world record. Reading these steps thoroughly helps negate any disqualifying errors or omissions.

4. Register to set a record on Guinness World Records website. The electronic application form can be filled out and submitted on the website. It will ask for personal information; which record is going to be broken and also asks applicants to generate a username and password. If approved, Guinness World Records sends guidelines to the applicant.

5. Read the guidelines thoroughly. Rules for a valid entry will vary, so carefully studying the guidelines becomes critical to setting a new record.

6. Submit the evidence to Guinness World Records for evaluation.

Tips & Warnings

• Guinness World Records has the right to approve or deny applicants from attempting to set a record. But, if an applicant is declined Guinness World Records encourages new application submissions.

• Guinness World Records does not recognize any records without an approved application prior to the attempt. Do not try to have a record set prior to application to be documented in Guinness World Records' database.

References

• Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition
• Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition application outline
• Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition registration page