List of hackathons about video games in 2018

Hackathon is a start-up challenge, whereby participants will form into groups of 3 to 5 and work together from conceptualising technological ideas to the process of making a prototype and pitching it to a panel of experienced judges. This year round, our main theme will be Smart Nation! We have invited some prominent experts to provide guidance to you on the event day itself. It will be a fun and fruitful experience for all students.

Code2Create, one of the biggest hackathons witnessed by VIT was a resounding success both in terms of participation and impact. Having been the most talked about hackathon in the entire academic as well as the commercial community it garnered a lot praise for its organization and execution. A thrilling tech sprint awaited by all techies, Code2Create saw an explosion of technicality. Code2Create is all about designing, building and creating; a place where graphic designers, software developers, app developers and web developers collaborate intensively on projects. It is an outburst of technology, a tech marathon – it is Code2Create. Code2Create'17 saw more than 300 participants. The judges were renowned experts in their respective fields. Register on - c2c.acmvit.in

H A C K E R G A M E S are back to Kaunas! Hackers, engineers, business developers and all those who want to build stuff – here is a weekend for you. There will be 4 tracks: S O F T W A R E, H A R D W A R E, G A M E S and a new H E A L T H track. All tracks will have different mentors and tools, separate winners and judging criteria. MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION: WWW.HACKERGAMES.LT

Coding challenge between three teams representing each a coding language: the Python Wizards - the Javascript Ninjas - the Java Cyborgs!

Cinq équipes de danseurs, chorégraphes, réalisateurs et concepteurs ont 24 heures pour concevoir un projet de réalité virtuelle plaçant le corps au coeur de l'immersion.

High School Hacks is a 12 hour hackathon for students in high and middle school. Teams will be allowed to develop and present whatever they like. We will also have a Coding Workshop for beginners. All proceeds will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society SOY Team Cut Out Cancer.

Gaming enthusiasts—ages18 years or older—in and around Portland, Oregon! The PiG Squad invites you to come and participate in the Global Game Jam at Jaguar Land Rover's Oregon Software Technology Center. The Global Game Jam is the world's largest game jam event, where you can collaborate with like-minded individuals to create awesome new games! You're invited to explore new technology tools and testing your skills by designing, creating, and testing your own new game — all in less than 48 hours. Prepare yourself for the Global Game Jam with the best hackathon advice!

Gaming enthusiasts in the Philippines! Come sign up to participate in the Global Game Jam 2018 at Ateneo De Naga University. You must be at least 13 years old (Grade 7) in order to participate. If you're a Junior or Senior High School student, then you'll need a parent's permission. At this—the world's largest game jam event—you will collaborate with like-minded gamer techies to create awesome new games! Ateneo ICTC invites you to explore new technology tools and test your skills by designing, creating and testing your own new game—all in less than 48 hours. Go to the hackathon tips pagefor information on Global Game Jam participation!

-A 36 hour adrenaline rush from problem solving, coding, and collaborating -Hands-on experience using company tech and hardware not accessible elsewhere -Getting mentored by industry professionals from companies like Google and SpaceX -Developing your skill set from workshops -Starting off the new year with a mini beach getaway -FREE food, snacks, and drinks all weekend (just one less adult responsibility to worry about) -Did we mention you'll be coding in paradise?