Welcome to the epicenter of creativity and competition, where pixels meet passion in our Gaming Design Hackathon! Embark on a thrilling journey of imagination as developers, designers, and gaming enthusiasts unite to redefine the boundaries of virtual realms. Dive into a 24-hour marathon of innovation, where your code transforms into immersive worlds and captivating gameplay.

Whether you're a seasoned developer or a visionary artist, this is your arena to shine. 

Join forces with like-minded creators, forge alliances, and compete for glory as you craft the next generation of gaming experiences. Unleash your creativity, tackle challenges head-on, and showcase your talent to industry experts and fellow gamers

Are you ready to level up? Register now, and let the gaming design adventure begin. May the best code, design, and concept win!"

Requirements

Submissions must include:

  1. Link(s) to complete codebase for project (links to project code hosted at code hosting services such as GitHub, Repl.it are welcome).
  2. Link to end-user experience provided by project (aka the "front-end").
  3. Description of MVP (minimum viable product) for planned project functionality as well as actual functionality achieved in final submitted build.
  4. Names and valid email addresses for each team member, maximum of three.

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Prizes

$630 in prizes
Best Hack
1 winner

The Grand Prize! The best overall hack!

Second Prize
1 winner

Awarded to the 2nd best hack

Most Successfully Gamified
1 winner

Hand-made knit hat delivered to each team member with project chosen to most successfully incorporate gamification (up to three members).

Best Game
1 winner

Awarded to the hack most likely to become a fully fledged game. Most technologically complex.
$50 Steam gift card delivered to each second place team member (up to three members).

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Joseph Holloway

Joseph Holloway

Judging Criteria

  • Visual Design
    How appealing does your game look? User interface, user experience, and graphics, will be evaluated.
  • Game Mechanics
    Is the game impressive in terms of concept and complexity? Is it very simple? Or does it have layers?
  • Entertainment Value
    Is your game fun? Would people want to play it again? Could it be the next game to go viral?
  • Creativity
    Does your game feel unique and original?

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