List of hackathons about video games in 2020

Decentralized applications are going beyond blockchain. Hack the future during Hedera Hashgraph’s virtual hackathon, Hedera20! Build fast, fair, and secure applications using the Hedera Consensus Service to take advantage of verifiably fair ordering, proof of an action occurring, and real-time audit logs. Top your category and take home your share of the $35,000 USD worth of HBAR, the Hedera network’s native cryptocurrency. Ready to take on the competition?

Parents of techie kids (8-15) in the Greater Seattle Area! Sign your kids up to participate in the Hackathon @ Mighty Coders Academy. They'll get to be part of a team to code their own video game and compete against other teams for awards in various categories: Best overall game Best animation Best storyline

Web developer, student, and consultant in Bénin! If you're interested in gamification, then you're invited to participate in a 2-day Gamification Hackathon in Cotonou! Come network and compete for recognition and great prizes!

Bring your laptop and join us on a capture-the-flag (CTF) coding evening at Dewire by Knightec. The theme of the challenge is real-time data analytics using AWS. Game scenario: Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to trace an anomalous needle in a statistical haystack. You are a data-science team in a world-leading MedTech company, woken up by an alarming red light. A new pathogen has been detected, and it is spreading fast. Labs around the world are starting to send in the readings of their samples. In a race against time; can you trace the pathogen, find a cure and stop a looming pandemic? Prerequisites: - Laptop with your favourite coding environment. - Team spirit and problem-solving mindset. (You can sign up as a team or find your team member at the event) - Bonus: Coding experience with network requests, pub/sub and AWS SDK. - Bonus: Experience with AWS IoT, analytical and visualization services.

HackTrin VII is the seventh iteration of Trinity School’s annual hackathon. Middle and high schoolers, of any experience level, can participate. You can form teams of 1-4 students, even across different schools, and work to make projects relating to coding. We'll have workshops and mentors to help you with your projects and learn! We will announce the secret theme two weeks before HackTrin, after which you can start planning (but not coding or building). Coding and building starts March 8th. You’ll present your projects to our panels of judges to win prizes in multiple categories (including a beginner category)!

Insurance is the #1 way to recover from disaster. As we see increased flooding along our shores and inland, it is more important than ever before to get through to people and help them BEFORE disaster strikes. We are looking for fresh takes on how to convince people (especially in coastal areas) to get flood insurance, using things like games, video, photos, social media strategy, and other marketing tools. Join us for a full day creative intensive, where you can work with others in your field alongside floodplain managers, emergency professionals, and professional communicators to get things done and have fun in the process! All skill levels and backgrounds are welcome,you don’t need to be a coder to participate in this Hackathon! Just bring a laptop! FAQs What's in it for me? Snacks, lunch, bragging rights and admiration! Winners chosen at the end will recieve formal recognition. What can I expect at the event? Participants are going to get the problem statement, hear some background and context on flood insurance and flood risk from subject matter experts, form groups based on skillsets, and create products to solve the issue. Each group will be able to call on subject matter experts or a facilitator at any point. In the evening, groups will present their products, talk about distribution, and winners will be chosen.

Gaming enthusiasts in the Canadian West! The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) invites you to participate in the Global Game Jam Victoria 2020 at Fort Tectoria. Participate in the Victoria, BC edition of the world's largest game jam event, where you can collaborate with like-minded techies to create awesome new games! You're invited to explore new tools and test your skills by designing, creating and testing your own new game — all in less than 48 hours.

Gaming enthusiasts in Iowa! The Des Moines chapter of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) invites you to participate in the Global Game Jam 2020 at Gravitate Coworking in downtown Des Moines, IA. Participate in the world's largest game jam event, and collaborate with like-minded gamers to create your own awesome new game! Come and explore new tools and test your skills by designing, creating and testing a new video game — all in less than 48 hours.

Gaming enthusiasts in The Philippines! You're invited to participate in the Global Game Jam 2020 on the Manila campus of De La Salle University. Participate in the world's largest game jam event, and collaborate with like-minded gamers to create your own awesome new game! Come and explore new tools and test your skills by designing, creating and testing a new video game — all in less than 48 hours.

Women from technical and creative disciplines in the Greater Toronto Area! If you're interested in taking part in a collaborative, technical project, then York University's Women In Science and Engineering (WISE) invites you to participate in ElleHacks 2020 in the Lassonde School of Engineering, Toronto. ElleHacks is Canada's largest student-run all-women hackathon At this weekend-long event, you'll get to work on challenges related to artificial intelligence, game development, digital media, business and design thinking, and cybersecurity! Hackers should submit their applications on ellehacks.com. Our tips page contains practical info on hackathon participation!