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Gamesmith : Game Development Competition | Hackathon Radar
Event Type
in person
226
Participants
20
Est. Projects
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Sam Chen
sam@example.org
Quality Score
Quality Score
72/100
High confidence
Organiser16/20
Event Maturity14/20
Sponsors18/25
Participants12/20
About the Event:
GameSmith is a unique Gamathon inviting Indian entrepreneurs, startups, industry experts, and students to unleash their creativity and craft innovative games across a variety of genres. From adventure-packed quests to educational platforms, this is your chance to design the next big thing in gaming while addressing themes relevant to MyGov.
Team Size: 2-4 members
Genres of Games:
Adventure Games
Real-Time Strategy (RTS)
Board Games
Puzzle Games
Role Playing Games (RPG)
Educational Games
Open Theme
Game Design Engines:
Contestants may use any free/open-source platforms like Scratch, GODOT, Unity, Cocos2d, or others to develop their games.
Evaluation Process:
The Gamathon will follow a structured three-stage selection process:
Round 1: Registration and Idea Submission
Teams must register and submit a presentation (4-10 slides) outlining their game idea.
Evaluation Criteria:
Overall idea
Number of players in the game
Uniqueness of the concept
Deadline: January 13, 2026 (Online)
Round 2: Submission Round
Teams shortlisted from Round 1 must submit:
Overview of the game and design/development process with screenshots/images.
The game’s alignment with MyGov themes.
A 4-5 slide presentation detailing:
A 4-minute gameplay video showcasing interaction and gameplay.
Event Date: January 24, 2025 (Offline)
Round 3: Jury Round
Selected teams will:
Demonstrate their game to the Jury.
Submit an executable version of the game playable on a web browser.
Provide source code and libraries.
Participate in a Q&A session with Jury members.
Event Date: January 23, 2026 (Offline)
Evaluation Criteria:
Gameplay (10 Marks): Smoothness, balance, and meaningful player choices.
Originality (15 Marks): Innovation and uniqueness of the design.
Use of Theme (25 Marks): Relevance and clarity of MyGov themes.
Overall WOW Factor (30 Marks): Engagement, fun, and shareability.
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