Hack-A-Damien

About the challenge

One Button. Infinite Possibilities . . .

Welcome to the 3rd annual Hack-A-Damien, a 24-hour game dev hackathon hosted by the IEEE Student Chapter at the University at Albany!

This year, we’re throwing a curveball: Can you make a game with only one input?

Whether it's a mouse click, a spacebar hit, or a single sensor trigger, your challenge is to design an engaging experience around a singular interaction. Think Flappy Bird, Geometry Dash, or something entirely new—the goal is to find the fun in simplicity.

No experience? No problem!

Hack-A-Damien is open to all majors. Game development isn't just about coding; A team of 5 needs artists, writers, designers, and enthusiasts. We’ll have mentors and events throughout the 24 hours to help you learn the ropes and build something awesome.

Get started

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