this is a cool model but it should not be in this contest.
it is not more than just a toy
relevant Kit Card Design Contest verbiage from makerworld...
"Kit cards are more than just a toy for kids; they are versatile [tools] that combine aesthetics with functionality."
"Theme: ...kit [card] designs. ...designs that reflect ... unique style and vision."
"Submission Guidelines: Designs must be original..."
"Judging Criteria: Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality, ... and functionality."
Judging Criteria
Ineligible Models
2. [Old models], i.e., models that were published before the Contest Period.
3. Models uploaded as [Remix] and Share will be ineligible to be considered for winning.
https://makerworld.com/en/contests/15#tab-Detail
https://makerworld.com/en/contests/15#tab-Rules
this is not a tool its a toy
I agree with you there are mostly games and not tools in the contest
a lot of them have been added to the contest by people who simply did not know the rules of the contest
"Theme: There are no limitations on the theme or subject matter of the kit card designs. " - its not going to win but there is nothing stopping him enter the contest. Yes they are more than toys but they can also be toys. it says no where that they are not 'toys'.