List of hackathons about video games in 2019

Cyber Wellness Centre: Cybertrix, CT University is going to organize one of the major events Hackathon fest ‘Syberthon’ which is a 36-hour, non-stop Hackathon, sponsored by CT University, is dedicated to open source software in the field of cyber security. The goal is to gather various developer groups to collaborate on challenging programming problems in the field of cybersecurity: from information sharing, network/system forensic, AI challenges, network/computer exploitation or defense. The objective of the Syberthon is also to improve the interoperability and exchange between the different security tools. The spirit of the competition is like being a part of marathons. Some people go with the perspective of competition but most people take part to better themselves and have fun. Whatever the reason is they're at a hackathon, we want to make sure you're maintaining the hacker spirit by collaborating with other teams, helping beginners, and having fun. The main attractions are workshops under the guidance of experts; participate in prototype making, gaming competition and a cultural program. Facebook event link : https://www.facebook.com/events/755843581463178/ Website link : http://syberthon.ctuniversity.in

MIT Art, Design and Technology University welcomes you to Hackathon. The Hackathon is divided into two categories, software and hardware. It is a platform for discovering ideas and new techniques to execute those ideas. This event is open for all those who have a wide variety of skills, ideas . It’s an event that will take place for two days. The team members will be given a problem statement on which they have to work on for straight 30 hours. Hackathon provides a platform where you can turn your ideas into reality. The main aim of coming up with this event is to come up with inventions to transform the present scenario in India. It is not just thinking, creating and innovating but also about knowledge, teamwork and most importantly passion! The problem statement will be based on the three Domains : Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, Gaming & Any other Domain.

This Feb, TSEC CodeCell presents a chance to turn your ideas into reality in 24 hours. Save the date, TSEC Hacks on 6th - 7th Feb! Our problem domains: Machine Learning in Health Gamification Cybersecurity E-Commerce Application Development for Non-Profits Register online by Sunday, 27th Jan. Registration is free. If shortlisted, teams have to pay ₹50/- per participant. Teams can contain minimum two and maximum four members. Prizes: 1st placed team: ₹ 10,000/- 2nd placed team: ₹ 5,000/- 3rd placed team: ₹ 3,000/- Other prizes: Access to Wolfram|One for all participants for thirty days. Each subscription has a value of $25.00 (₹1,700/-) The Wolfram Award for all individuals in top five teams. This award is for a year of Wolfram|One Personal Edition plus a one-year subscription to Wolfram|Alpha Pro. Each subscription has a value of $375.00 (₹26,700/-) The best app built using the Hasura GraphQL Engine will win a Rs.5000 gift coupon from Flipkart. From CloudSploit, winners recieve 4 months of Plus service worth $440 (₹31,300/-), while top 10 teams win 4 months of Basic Service worth $32 (₹2,200/-) Learn more at http://www.tseccodecell.com/hackathon/ Register Now at http://www.tseccodecell.com/hackathon/register/ Convener: Dr G. T. Thampi (Principal) Co-convener: Prof Tasneem Mirza Coordinator (Comps): Prof. Dr. Pallavi Halarnkar Coordinator (IT): Prof Kumkum Saxena TSEC Hackathon

Square, Getaround, Temple Run, OAuth, TestFlight, push.io, and Züm — each of these have foundations at Developer Camp. This event is a combination of community support, cooperation, and an idea contest that lasts 48 hours from opening doors to closing ceremony. Apple, Oracle, Google, Amazon, Disney, and Facebook have purchased companies following their participation in Developer Camp. You could be next.

The 2019 Global Game Jam at The Art Institute The Global Game Jam® (GGJ) is the world's largest game jam event (game creation) taking place around the world at physical locations. Think of it as a hackathon focused on game development. It is the growth of an idea that in today’s heavily connected world, we could come together, be creative, share experiences and express ourselves in a multitude of ways using video games – it is very universal. The weekend stirs a global creative buzz in games, while at the same time exploring the process of development, be it programming, iterative design, narrative exploration or artistic expression. It is all condensed into a 48 hour development cycle. The GGJ encourages people with all kinds of backgrounds to participate and contribute to this global spread of game development and creativity. The structure of a jam is usually that everyone gathers on Friday late afternoon, watches a short video keynote with advice from leading game developers, and then a secret theme is announced. All sites worldwide are then challenged to make games based on that same theme, with games to be completed by Sunday afternoon.  The jam is known for helping foster new friendships, increase confidence and opportunities within the community. The jam is always an intellectual challenge. People are invited to explore new technology tools, trying on new roles in development and testing their skills to do something that requires them to design, develop create, test and make a new game in the time span of 48 hours. Event Details Ticket Prices Early Bird - $30 (NOW CLOSED) General Admission - $40 Walk In/During The Jam - $45 General Information Food and drinks will be provided all weekend. Computers and software are available on site or you can bring your own laptops. Café on campus and shopping center nearby for food and supplies. Designated sleeping rooms will be available for sleeping overnight. Please bring sleeping bags. Schedule FRIDAY 6:00pm - 7:00pm: Check in 7:00pm - 7:30pm : Opening statements, theme reveal, ground rules 7:30pm - 8:00pm: Pitch ideas and form teams. 8:00pm: Jam starts! Dinner is served! SATURDAY 10:00am: Brunch 5:00pm: Dinner SUNDAY 10:00am: Brunch 5:00pm: Dinner 7:00pm: Submission window closes 7:15pm: Game showcase 8:30 - 9:00pm: Cleaning the campus Sponsor us! If you are interested in sponsoring please email contact@igdasandiego.org. More Info! What is a game jam? A game jam is an event where pros and hobbyists come together to build a game in a set period of time, usually 48 hours. Participants are given a theme and set out to interpret that theme into a game in small groups. Is this a competition? The GGJ is designed to stimulates collaboration and is not a competition. How many people will be there? We expect 80-120 participants. You are free to stay and sleep on campus over night. Do I need to be a game developer to attend? The jam is open to everyone regardless of skill level or profession. What kind of games can I make? All types of video games and board games Do I have to stay for the whole event? Nope, you are free to come and go as you please Do I need to be an IGDA member to participate? This event is open to the public. Contact IGDA-SD! Still have questions? Contact us at contact@igdasandiego.org!

Gaming enthusiasts in the Minneapolis - St. Paul Twin Cities Area! Ecosystem builder GLITCH invites you to come and participate in Global Game Jam® at the official jam site at Twin Cities PBS! 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 test your skills by designing, creating, and testing your own new game — all in less than 48 hours. Advice from our tips page can improve your hackathon experience!

What is the Global Game Jam?The Global Game Jam is the largest game jam held each year around the end of January. This year it is being held on January 25 – 27, 2019.About GGJ (from GGJ About Page)The Global Game Jam® (GGJ) is the world’s largest game jam event (game creation) taking place around the world at physical locations. Think of it as a hackathon focused on game development. It is the growth of an idea that in today’s heavily connected world, we could come together, be creative, share experiences and express ourselves in a multitude of ways using video games – it is very universal. The weekend stirs a global creative buzz in games, while at the same time exploring the process of development, be it programming, iterative design, narrative exploration or artistic expression. It is all condensed into a 48 hour development cycle. The GGJ encourages people with all kinds of backgrounds to participate and contribute to this global spread of game development and creativity.The structure of a jam is usually that everyone gathers on Friday late afternoon, watches a short video keynote with advice from leading game developers, and then a secret theme is announced. All sites worldwide are then challenged to make games based on that same theme, with games to be completed by Sunday afternoon. In January 2018, we had 803 locations in 108 countries create 8,606 games in one weekend! GGJ 2019 is January 25-27 at a location near you… if not you can make one of your own. The jam is known for helping foster new friendships, increase confidence and opportunities within the community. The jam is always an intellectual challenge. People are invited to explore new technology tools, trying on new roles in development and testing their skills to do something that requires them to design, develop create, test and make a new game in the time span of 48 hours. Global Game Jam Youngstown Details: Come join us for 48 hours of jamming! Bring your own computer, or we also have some computers available for you to use. Bring your own sleeping gear. We have restrooms, but no showers. You must be at least 18 years old to participate. The cost is $10, which covers snacks and drinks.

The Global Game Jam® (GGJ) is the world's largest game jam event (game creation) taking place around the world at physical locations. Think of it as a hackathon focused on game development. It is the growth of an idea that in today’s heavily connected world, we could come together, be creative, share experiences and express ourselves in a multitude of ways using video games – it is very universal. The weekend stirs a global creative buzz in games, while at the same time exploring the process of development, be it programming, iterative design, narrative exploration or artistic expression. It is all condensed into a 48 hour development cycle. The GGJ encourages people with all kinds of backgrounds to participate and contribute to this global spread of game development and creativity.

Le Global Game Jam est un hackathon, qui laisse aux participant 48 heures pour créer en groupes, un jeu sur un thème imposé. Les équipes sont formées sur place, autour des idées proposées et se composent aussi bien de graphistes et de développeurs que d’architectes, d’artistes, de cuisiniers, d’étudiants... tout le monde peut participer sans expérience ni compétences requises.

Concession codes (50% off the ticket price) are available on request for anyone without full-time employment. (For more information, message the FB page, or email a.tyack@qut.edu.au.) Innovation - Experimentation - Collaboration The Global Game Jam® (GGJ) is the world's largest game jam event (game creation) taking place around the world at physical locations. Think of it as a hackathon focused on game development. It is the growth of an idea that in today’s heavily connected world, we could come together, be creative, share experiences, and express ourselves in a multitude of ways using games – it is very universal. The weekend stirs a global creative buzz in games, while at the same time exploring the process of development – be it programming, iterative design, narrative exploration, or artistic expression. It is all condensed into a 48-hour development cycle. The GGJ encourages people with all kinds of backgrounds to participate and contribute to this global spread of game development and creativity. The 2019 Brisbane site is hosted by the River City Labs. Spaces are limited – so if you intend to come as a team, please be sure to register at the same time. UPDATE: More space! We have a new release of tickets - get 'em while they hot! And don't forget to join the BrisbaneGGJ fb page for more updates General nformation about the venue and what to bring etc can be found on our Brisbane Global Game Jam 2019 site and details will be mailed out to registrants via Eventbrite. https://globalgamejam.org/2019/jam-sites/brisbane