Dates:
Online submission till the 26th of March, followed by the offline round from 11th-14th April.
Eligibility:
All hackers are eligible for the competition
Project and Submission Requirements:
I. Development & Originality
- Fresh Build: All code and assets must be created within the competition window.
- Engine Policy: Use of Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, or custom engines is permitted.
- Third-Party Assets: Use of "Store Assets" (Art/Audio) is allowed but must be disclosed. Narrative and System Design must be 100% original.
II. Narrative Constraints
- The Justification Clause: Your protagonist must possess a logical, systemic justification for their actions. The horror must be rooted in a dark, calculated philosophy rather than mindless violence.
- Avoid Sensationalism: Entries focusing on "evil for shock value" will be penalized. We seek the weight of malice through systemic dismantling.
Prizes:
Certificates and a Prize Pool of ₹50,000/-
Judging Criteria and Winner Selection:
Entries will be judged on the following criteria:
- Systemic Dismantling
- Atmospheric Decay
- Narrative Justification
- Technical Polish
An Industry expert will judge the hackathon and will select a winner based on the combined weighted score of the teams in each criteria.