Game Dev

About the hackathon

Overview Design, Build, and Deploy Your Game in a 2-Week Surprise Theme Game Jam! About the Event: Step up to the challenge in Game Dev , Synergy '26’s premier 2-week online game development competition! Participants will design, build, and deploy an original game centered around a surprise theme revealed at kickoff. Whether you are a solo developer or an ambitious squad, this jam tests your game design skills, programming prowess, artistic creativity, and ability to execute under a deadline. Engine Restrictions & Scope: Approved Game Engines: All games must be built exclusively using Unity or Godot . Surprise Theme: The game must incorporate the official theme revealed at the start of the jam. Submissions failing to align with the theme will face score penalties. Submission Requirements: Submissions must be provided via a public Google Drive link (with view/download access enabled) containing: Playable Build: Complete executable file (Windows, Linux, or Web build). Gameplay Demo Video: A 2–3 minute video showcasing core mechanics, controls, and gameplay loop. Source Code / Project Files: Full project directory for technical verification and code quality assessment. Rules & Regulations: Team Size: Compete individually or in teams of up to 4 members . Timeline: The competition runs online for exactly two weeks starting from the offic…

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Timeline

1. Registration closes

   Sat, 31 October 2026

   5 days left

2. Hacking begins

   Sat, 31 October 2026

3. Submissions close

   Sat, 31 October 2026

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