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Core Global Gaming Hackathon

February 2025 - March 2025

Build on Core

Unleash your creativity in the world of Web3 gaming in this 5-week hackathon! Whether you’re an experienced developer or a passionate gamer, this is your chance to dive into the exciting realm of decentralized games. Join the movement in shaping the future of gaming by building innovative Web3 dApps for PC, mobile, or web games within the Core ecosystem. Create, compete, and showcase your projects for a shot at a share of a $380,000 prize pool while gaining access to a robust support network

Hackathon Timeline

Pre-Registeration Starts: Jan 29th, 25

Hackathon Kickoff: Feb 5th, 25

Development Phase: Feb 5th - Mar 10th, 25

Submission Deadline: Mar 10th, 25 (11.59 PM UTC)

Judging Period: Mar 11th - Mar 17th, 25

Demo Day and Winners Announcement: Mar 19th, 25

Hackathon Tracks

Hyper Casual Games

Build addictive, easy-to-play games that appeal to a broad audience with simple mechanics and short gameplay sessions.

Social PvP Games

Develop multiplayer games that foster social interaction and real-time competition.

Puzzle Games

Design creative and engaging puzzle games that challenge players’ logic and problem-solving skills.

Total Prize Pool: $380,000
The Core Gaming Hackathon offers $380,000 in prizes, spread across diverse categories to reward exceptional gaming innovation and development.

Winner Prize Pool: $30,000 in CORE tokens distributed across three tracks for Top 3 teams

Core Builders’ Incentive Program: $150,000 in CORE tokens to support project growth.

Core Starter Program: $200,000 worth of exclusive benefits (security audits, Google Cloud credits, and more).

Gas Rebate Program: Get 6 months of free gas to help cover transaction costs after your game goes live on the mainnet.

Track Prizes

1st Place

  • $5,000 in CORE
  • Core Starter Program
  • Core Builders Incentive
  • 6 months of Gas Rebate Program

2nd Place

  • $3,000 in CORE
  • Core Starter Program
  • Core Builders Incentive
  • 6 months of Gas Rebate Program

3rd Place

  • $2,000 in CORE
  • Core Starter Program
  • Core Builders Incentive
  • 6 months of Gas Rebate Program
Evaluation Criteria

To be considered for rewards, participants must meet the following criteria

Core Token Utility

The game should demonstrate Core token utility through in-game activities, such as minting daily participation NFTs.

Mainnet Deployment

Games must go live on Core Mainnet within two weeks of the winner announcement to remain eligible for rewards

GitHub & Demo

Submit your game’s GitHub repository and a demo video showcasing gameplay during the submission process.

Tweet Your Build

Tweet about your project, tagging @corechain_devs, to share what you’ve built with the community

FAQs

1. Who can participate in the Core Global Gaming Hackathon?

This hackathon is open to all Web3 gaming developers, game designers, blockchain developers, and anyone with a passion for creating decentralized games. Whether you’re a solo developer or part of a team, you’re welcome to participate!

2. Can I submit more than one project?

Yes! You can submit multiple projects, but each project must meet the hackathon’s criteria and follow the submission guidelines. Make sure to give each one the attention it deserves.

3. What if my game doesn’t fit into one of the hackathon tracks?

We encourage you to explore the themes, but if your game doesn’t fit neatly into one track, we will still evaluate it based on innovation, technical quality, and how it uses Core chain. Feel free to reach out to the hackathon team if you have questions.

4. Can I use pre-existing game assets in my project?

Yes, you can use pre-existing assets, but they must be properly licensed or open-source. Make sure to follow all copyright and intellectual property guidelines when using third-party assets.

5. What if my game is not yet live on the Core Mainnet by the hackathon’s end?

Games must be deployed on the Core Mainnet to be eligible for prizes. If your game is on the Core Testnet by the end of the hackathon, you’ll need to deploy it to the Mainnet within two weeks after the winners are announced to qualify for rewards.

6. What kind of support can I expect during the hackathon?

Throughout the hackathon, you’ll get expert-led online workshops, Q&A sessions, and access to Core’s developer resources.

7. Where can I get more information about Core ecosystem??

Visit the official Core documentation, where you’ll find guides, tutorials, SDKs, APIs, and more to help you get started building on Core. You can also join the Core Dev Forum or Discord for further support

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