Out of Bounds - Web Game Development Hackathon (Paid)

Overview

Presented by Code Variant — Build Different.

Every game begins with an idea. In OUT OF BOUNDS, your team gets 12 hours to turn yours into a playable browser-based experience.

OUT OF BOUNDS is an online web game development hackathon that brings together developers, designers, and creative problem-solvers to build original games. Choose your own genre, mechanics, and theme. The goal is to create an experience that people can actually play.

Event Format

The competition has two rounds. Paid event with a registration fee of ony ₹19

Round 1 — Idea Submission

• Submit your game concept as a PowerPoint presentation or PDF.

• Maximum length: 5 slides.

• Your submission should explain the game overview, core gameplay, originality, player experience, and technical feasibility.

• Entries will be evaluated using the Round 1 judging criteria.

• The 50 highest-scoring teams will qualify for Round 2.

PPT Submission Deadline: 21 November 2026

Round 2 — The 12-Hour Build

Date: 29 November 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM IST

Shortlisted teams will develop and submit a playable web game during the 12-hour build period.

• The game must run in a modern web browser.

• A hosted, playable game URL is mandatory.

• Desktop browser compatibility is required.

• Mobile compatibility is encouraged.

• Any game genre or theme is allowed.

• The submitted game must remain accessible to the judges.

• Teams must substantially develop their game during the official build period.

The Surprise Mechanism

At the six-hour mark of the event, a special mechanism will be revealed. Teams must adapt to the additional challenge or rule announced during the event.

Team & Registration Rules

• Team size: 1–4 participants.

• Registration fee: ₹19

• Each participant may belong to only one team.

• Team composition is locked after registration. Team changes are not allowed.

• Participants must provide accurate registration details.

Final Submission Requirements

Teams must submit:

• A publicly accessible hosted game URL.

• A source-code repository accessible to the judges.

• A README explaining the game objective, controls, technologies, instructions, and known limitations.

• Team name and registered participant details.

• Disclosure of significant AI assistance, reused code, and third-party assets.

• An optional 1–3 minute demo video showing actual gameplay.

The hosted, playable game is the primary deliverable. A demo video does not replace a functioning game…

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