Hack-A-Damien
CNSE UAlbany
Prize Pool
Non-cash Prize
Location
Online
Status
Ending Soon
Days Left
1 days
Date Range
Apr 25, 2026 - Apr 26, 2026
Submission Period
Apr 25 - 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
