Dates - yet to be confirmed
Eligibility - Open to all high school students
- Participants can join individually or in teams of up to 3 members.
- No prior experience in game development is required—beginners are welcome!
- All participants must agree to the Code of Conduct.
Project and Submission Requirements - Your submission must be a playable one-button game created during the hackathon.
Additional submission materials:
- 1–2 minute video demo showcasing gameplay
- Project description (concept, mechanics, tools used)
- Optional: screenshots or GIFs
- Submissions must follow the one-button input constraint and be original work.
Prizes -
1st Place: $60 giftcard of choice
2nd Place: $25 giftcard of choice
3rd Place: $15 giftcard of choice
Judging Criteria and Winner Selection -
Submissions will be judged by a panel based on the following criteria:
- Creativity & Originality (30%) – How unique and innovative is your concept?
- Gameplay & Fun (30%) – Is the game engaging and enjoyable to play?
- Polish & Presentation (20%) – Quality of visuals, sound, and overall presentation
- Adherence to One-Button Rule (20%) – Does the game fully comply with the single-input constraint?
- Winners will be announced at the end of the hackathon, and judges’ decisions are final.