TiME HACK: Game On! The Showcase

See the future of immersive multiplayer gaming - built in just 3 days! Join us for the closing event of TiME Hack 2026, Europe’s most immersive hackathon. Over 3 days, interdisciplinary teams built original multiplayer game prototypes that blend physical and digital worlds, pushing beyond VR into the realm of shared-reality gameplay. Now, they take the stage to present their final results. Each team will pitch their game concept live on stage, sharing how they used immersive technology to create new ways to play, collaborate, or learn. Expect working prototypes ranging from experimental multiplayer games to serious games with educational or social value. All developed inside Fraunhofer HHI’s TiME Lab over the course of one weekend. Why join? Get a front-row seat to new multiplayer game concepts built with Fraunhofer HHI’s immersive techSee how TiME Lab technology, usually off-limits to the public, is used to build new kinds of gameplay and interactionDiscover ideas with startup potential, as teams present concepts that could evolve into new venturesMeet key players from Google for Games, Kling Klang Klong, and other industry leadersConnect with founders, developers and researchers over food and drinks. Who should join? Game developers, game designers and coders3D artists and Unreal Engine designersXR creators and simulation expertsSound designers, motion artists, and digital creativesFounders, product thinkers, and investors scouting early-stage concepts and teamsInvestors, researchers, and ecosystem partners in immersive technologiesMedia and industry professionals exploring the future of interactive experiences What is TiME HACK? TiME Hack is a 3-day hackathon where developers, designers, and researchers team up to build experimental multiplayer games using Fraunhofer HHI’s TiME Lab technology, including spatial audio, motion tracking, and real-time simulation tools. The goal: to invent new forms of shared gameplay that go beyond VR, blending physical interaction with digital environments. It’s a rare opportunity to work with tools normally reserved for advanced research, and to prototype ideas that could lead to the next wave of immersive entertainment or learning. The Showcase is the closing event where teams will take the stage to present their final results. What You'll See Panel Discussion - Experts discuss the future of multiplayer games and immersive designFinal Presentations & Jury Q&A - Teams pitch their prototypes and take questions from the experts on the juryAwards - Winning team is selected and prize givenNetworking & Drinks - Connect with teams, jury, and industry guests over drinks and snacks