​Two-Week Fully Online Hackathon: Card Game Development

​Overview

​We are holding a fully online hackathon for two weeks. Teams will consist of 3 to 5 people, targeting developers who are beginners, those inexperienced in development, or those preparing for coding interviews. Intermediate and advanced developers will also enjoy it by defining requirements in stages.

​Theme

​"Card Game"

​Schedule

• ​June 1st - 14th: Entry period

  • ​June 11th (10PM JST): Q&A Session

  • ​June 12th (10PM JST): Q&A Session

  • ​June 14th (10PM JST): Q&A Session

• ​June 15th (6PM JST, UTC+9): Kickoff, team building

  • ​Event Details Description

  • ​Rules Explanation

  • ​Team Formation

• ​June 15th - 30th: Implementation period

  • ​Technical Consultation and Mentoring Services

  • ​June 30th (4PM JST, UTC+9): Final Submission (GitHub & Demo Video)

• ​June 30th (8PM JST, UTC+9): Final presentations, awards ceremony

​Requirements

​Level 1: Single Player Game

• ​Implement a single-player card game that completes within the app.

• ​Include the following elements:

  • ​Types of cards

  • ​Player behaviors

  • ​How to play the game

  • ​Win conditions

• ​Free design is allowed.

• ​Write code that is easy for beginners to understand.

• ​Pursue the fun of the game with elements like a storyline or characters.

​Level 2: Multiplayer Game

• ​Expand the Level 1 game to a multiplayer game.

• ​Include at least one of the following elements:

  • ​Network connection

  • ​Real-time communication between players

  • ​Multiplayer gaming

  • ​Competing against a computer

• ​Additional features like a matching system or ranking function can be implemented.

• ​Challenge yourself with a more complex game design than Level 1.

• ​Include elements that promote interaction and communication among players.

​Level 3: Innovative Card Game

• ​Utilize the latest technologies such as GenAI or AR in the Level 2 game.

• ​Include at least one of the following elements:

  • ​Natural language processing with Gemini/GPT

  • ​Immersive Experience with AR

  • ​Other innovative ideas

• ​Requires more advanced technology and knowledge than Levels 1 and 2.

• ​Challenge groundbreaking ideas that overturn existing card game concepts.

• ​Provide new experiences or values through the game.

​Evaluation Criteria

• ​Achievement of requirements

• ​Technical skills

• ​Design quality

• ​Presentation

• ​Teamwork

• ​Originality of ideas

​How to Participate

​Apply here (Luma)

​Other Information

• ​This hackathon is designed for people with a wide range of levels, from beginners to advanced.

• ​You can enter with a pre-formed team, or join alone and participate in the team-building session on the 14th.

• ​A mentorship system will be introduced as needed.

• ​Outstanding works will be awarded after the hackathon ends.

• ​We will provide opportunities for participants to interact and share information.

​Target Participants

• ​Inexperienced developers / beginners

• ​Those preparing for coding interviews

• ​Those who want to make friends at MeltingHack

​Expected Outcomes

• ​Participants will learn the basics of card game development and acquire practical skills.

• ​Strengthen teamwork and improve problem-solving abilities.

• ​Create original ideas and develop innovative games.

• ​Deepen interactions between participants and build new networks.