@Swati_Gupta
Lab free courses (24) listed Arcade Facilitator Program only counted for facilitator cohort 2 milestones.
You will miss ultimate milestone, so you will get 10 less bonus points. Do not worry as you started in July . Complete Arcade games and skill badges till December and you should be able to complete Legend tier (95 Points) .
Keep learning. All the best.
Swags reveal date, anyone knows about it….?
Good if this is done
Redeem points at the prize counter in January 2026.
When I will get arcade novice swags shipment mail of jan to jul season
mail to support@printo.in (Novice and Trooper only) with order details
Thanks for the info.
Yeah, The Craze & hope for getting WHITE Zipper Hoodie is going up!
To the Google Cloud Arcade Program and Fulfillment Team,
We are a highly engaged community of students and new cloud professionals who are extremely committed to the learning opportunities provided by the Google Cloud Skills Boost Arcade.
We recognize the immense value of the platform’s core offering: real-world, hands-on experience validated by the Skill Badges we earn. This practical knowledge is critical for securing roles in the technology sector in our region.
However, we face a major challenge with the current reward structure due to shipping restrictions. As physical merchandise cannot be delivered to countries like Bangladesh, the primary challenge tiers lose their intended motivational incentive for dedicated learners.
We believe the solution is to strengthen the digital, career-focused rewards:
Since the true objective is skill development, we request that you provide a secure, policy-compliant, and high-value digital alternative for learners who achieve the higher point tiers (Ranger, Champion, and Legend) in restricted geographies.
Proposed Solution (Digital Value Substitution):
For high-tier achievers in restricted countries, please provide a direct digital reward with a clear career value, such as a free voucher for an official Google Cloud Certification exam (e.g., Associate Cloud Engineer) or a significant block of non-expiring cloud credits.
This would ensure that the substantial effort invested in reaching the highest milestones is equally rewarded with a professional asset that accelerates our careers, fulfilling the program’s global mission.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment to the developer community and for considering this feedback to improve the global fairness of the program.
When I will get arcade novice swags shipment mail of jan to jul season
@Chethan
mail to support@printo.in with order details
If possible can we get in arcade site Points table and points tracking if possible, it will be great
Ah yes… “Small in size but full of meaning.” 
So meaningful that after pushing 25+ points, we unlock stickers, magnets, and plastic décor — a true milestone for 18+ learners and working professionals.
Earlier Arcade seasons (2024 S1 & S2) genuinely felt like “swags that grow with your skills.”
Now it feels more like “points that grow while swags quietly shrink.”
Let’s talk ground reality 
Tier Value Degradation (Compared to Previous Cohorts)
Earlier:
Novice (~20 pts): badges, mug, laptop stand, T-shirt
Trooper (~45 pts): bag, foldable lamp, full-sleeve T-shirt, stickers
These were consumable, daily-use, student-friendly rewards — genuinely appreciated.
Now:
Novice (25 pts):
Stickers (no practical use)
Magnet badges (we’re learners, not kids assembling toys)
Bottle (useful — appreciated)
T-shirt (new color, same story)
So yes, points increased, but utility decreased.
Trooper: same Novice kit + “one more swag to be revealed”
→ That’s not progression, that’s suspense marketing.
Ranger (65 pts): no wearable, no bag — nothing that reflects effort
Bag: now locked behind Legend tier only, which earlier was available much sooner
This directly contradicts the idea of “swags growing with skills.”
Learning Repetition FatigueAnother uncomfortable truth:
Most labs completed during the Facilitator phase (Aug–Oct) are being repackaged and repeated post-October with new names and 1–2 minor additions.
Same labs.
Same games.
Same trivia.
Different season caption.
Repetition doesn’t deepen learning — it only stretches timelines.
At some point, it feels less like structured progression and more like content recycling.
Sustainability IronyWe promote “Say No to Plastic” globally (UNEP exists for a reason),
yet reward dedicated learners with:
plastic logo kits
plastic magnets
plastic décor items (400+ pieces in some kits)
We already carry Google Cloud in our skills, resumes, and careers —
not on desks as plastic collectibles.
What actually helps learners:
mugs
bottles
bags
lamps
practical desk accessories
These support productivity. Plastic puzzles don’t.
Missed OpportunityIf physical swags are becoming difficult:
Offer free certifications instead
Ranger: 1
Champion: 2
Legend: 3
These would be far more motivating, valuable, and aligned with learning outcomes.
Even reducing swag quantity but increasing utility and sustainability would be a win.
Feedback Loop GapOne constant request across seasons:
feedback forms per cohort
visible timelines
clear game start/end announcements
Yet implementation never seems to arrive.
I know programs like this usually move in one direction only.
Still, this feedback comes from learners who genuinely loved earlier Arcade seasons and want to see it improve — not decline.
So yes… Winter Wins are quiet.
Right now, the disappointment is even quieter. 
Still hoping the “meaning” becomes as practical as it once was.
Today I Collect 25 Point And Now When Get My Swags ???
Please Team Lets Me Know ?
this is a golden opportunity 
yes same thinking like official certification and the any vouchers or access to other premium courses will hold huge value compared to giving swags or else give option to choose if want swags or vouchers which we can use to access the premium courses from google or other brand it will help to organization and students also who are not able to access the premium courses just because of money but really passionate about learning .
wow amazing
yea me too
Thanks for contributing to Google Developer forums!
how do i start with arace and claim rewards?