# Leadership and Service in Competitive Gaming

Part of the Competitive Gaming Merit Badge Digital Resource Guide: [Introduction & Overview](https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/competitive-gaming/guide/index.md)

*6. Leadership and Service*

> **6.** Do ONE of the following:

Pick exactly one of the three options below. Each one asks you to step outside your own gaming habits and engage with the wider gaming and esports world — whether by teaching others, studying how a broadcast works, or experiencing the energy of a live event in person.

## Your Options

- **[Req 6a — Teach Digital Citizenship](https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/competitive-gaming/guide/req6a/)**: Lead a short lesson for your troop, patrol, or family on online gaming safety or digital citizenship.
- **[Req 6b — Watch a Live Esports Event](https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/competitive-gaming/guide/req6b/)**: Watch or attend a live-streamed esports competition and study how the broadcast and audience interaction work.
- **[Req 6c — Attend an Esports Event](https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/competitive-gaming/guide/req6c/)**: Attend an in-person esports tournament, convention, or community event with another person.

**Choosing Your Option** — Consider these factors before deciding

- [ ] **Time available**: Option A can be planned and delivered in a single troop or family meeting; Options B and C depend on when events are actually happening near you or streaming online.
- [ ] **Comfort level**: Option A is a good fit if you're comfortable speaking in front of a group; Options B and C are better if you'd rather observe and analyze than teach.
- [ ] **Access**: Option B only requires an internet connection, since many major tournaments stream for free; Option C requires an actual event nearby or one you can travel to.
- [ ] **What you'll gain**: Option A builds teaching and leadership skills; Option B builds analytical skills around how esports broadcasts are produced; Option C builds firsthand experience with the culture and atmosphere of live competitive gaming.

> **Tip**
>
> If you already did some public speaking for another badge — or you're naturally more comfortable teaching than researching — Option A will likely feel the most natural. If you're drawn to the production and business side of esports, Option B rewards close attention to detail. If there's a gaming convention or LAN event anywhere near you, Option C is hard to beat for a memorable experience.

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