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CNSE UAlbany — Hackathon

Hack-A-Damien

One Button. Infinite Possibilities. Can you make a game with just one input?

Prize Pool

Non-cash Prize

Location

Online

Duration

1 day

Date

Apr 25, 2026 - Apr 26, 2026

About the Hackathon

One Button. Infinite Possibilities. Can you make a game with just one input?

About the challengeOne Button. Infinite Possibilities . . .Welcome to the 3rd annualHack-A-Damien, a 24-hour game dev hackathon hosted by the IEEE Student Chapter at the University at Albany!This year, we’re throwing a curveball:Can you make a game with only one input?Whether it's a mouse click, a spacebar hit, or a single sensor trigger, your challenge is to design an engaging experience around a singular interaction. ThinkFlappy Bird,Geometry Dash, or something entirely new—the goal is to find the fun in simplicity.No experience? No problem!Hack-A-Damien is open to all majors. Game development isn't just about coding; Ateam of 5needs artists, writers, designers, and enthusiasts. We’ll have mentors and events throughout the 24 hours to help you learn the ropes and build something awesome.Get startedJoin our discord! -IEEE UAlbany

Event Details

Format

Online

Prize Pool

Non-cash Prize

Currency

USD

Start

Apr 25, 2026

End

Apr 26, 2026

Duration

1 day

CU

Organized by CNSE UAlbany

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Timeline

Apr 25, 2026

EVENT STARTS

Hackathon kicks off. Join online and start building.

Apr 26, 2026

EVENT ENDS

Final submissions and judging period begins.