diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-play.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-play.yml
index 1907032d60..946cac5731 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-play.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-play.yml
@@ -34,6 +34,8 @@ body:
         - label: I have read the [Contributing Guidelines](https://github.com/reactplay/react-play/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
           required: true
         - label: I want to work on this issue
+        - label: I am a Hacktoberfest contributor
+          required: true
 
   - type: checkboxes
     id: terms