16BIT
Battle Injustice Together from July 16 to 31
Your childhood games can make a difference
16BIT was inspired by the retro eras of gaming and the story of a brave girl who disclosed abuse after watching a 90s "Sonic Says" cartoon. This event brings together a community of creators who showcase games that were inspirational to our childhoods Whether it's the story, the art, the characters, or the happy memories, your childhood game can make an impact this July!
Step 1: Register for 16BIT
Anyone who signs up for 16BIT before June 30th will receive an exclusive 16BIT 2026 t-shirt that you can wear during your event. The event starts on July 16th, and will run for 16 days. But you are welcome to fundraise all month long!
Step 2: Create Your Fundraising Campaign
Join the 16BIT’s team campaign and get familiar with Tiltify! Copy your donate link and share it with your friends, family, and community. If you are live-streaming, Tiltify offers overlays (under “Branding”) that you can utilize on your streaming software.
Step 3: Prepare for your Event
Utilize these resources to educate your community and help shape your event. Looking for something else? Contact us and let’s see what we can do together!
Step 4: Fundraise!
Whether you fundraise for one day or for the entire event, you are making a difference in kids’ lives. While most people will stream on their platforms of choice, some choose to raise money through their offline communities or organize events like tournaments and auctions. The freedom is yours, just make sure to share it with us so we can cheer you on!
Be the Inspiration for Kids!
The theme of this year’s 16BIT event is “Inspirational.” We encourage participants to play childhood games that were inspirational to them, whether it was the story, the art, the characters, or even the happy memories associated with the game!
We invite you to make an impact for kids who need and deserve evidence-based mental health care to heal from the trauma of abuse. Your childhood games brought comfort to you, and now you can use those same games to bring comfort to another child.
FAQ
If you have any questions that are not answered here, reach out to your ambassador contact, join our Discord, or email NCA staff at development@nca-online.org.
Can I only play 16BIT games?
While 16BIT was inspired by the 16-bit era of gaming, it's not at all required. You're welcome to showcase any retro games that are nostalgic for you from any retro consoles, including PlayStation and XBOX! At the end of the day, we just want everyone to have fun while raising money for a good cause!
What if my childhood inspirational game isn't 16bit/retro?
"Retro" is such a subjective term with no clear definition. We don't want to gatekeep what is "retro" for this event. Play any game from your childhood, or try out a retro game that you never got to play!
Is it okay that I don't play on the original hardware?
Of course! We know how difficult it can be to obtain that, and gaming should be accessible for everyone.
Can I stream something other than video games?
Absolutely! You can do art, music, irl, cooking, etc.
Does this event focus on first-party titles?
Nope!
Is this a raid train?
No, but we encourage yall to raid into one another!