Hackiethon 2026
HackMelbourne
Prize Pool
$700
Location
Online
Status
Upcoming
Days Left
6 days
Date Range
Mar 27, 2026 - Mar 30, 2026
Submission Period
Mar 27 - 30, 2026
About the Hackathon
Hackiethon is a low-barrier, beginner-friendly hackathon. This year’s challenge is to build a game powered by an AI Model (LLM). Get creative and happy hacking!
About the challengeReady to take on a hackathon and grow your portfolio?👀 Hackiethon 2026 focuses on using AI APIs and integrating them into game.If your just starting out don’t worry, we’ll have workshops and a template code provided to guide you through it! Come along and be part of the experience. 💻Whether you’re just starting out or already experienced in programming, everyone is welcome! With workshops, online support, and a supportive team environment, you’ll have plenty of help along the way. 🤝🕹️Opening Ceremony: 27 March 5-6pm, Prest Theatre (FBE Building)🕹️Hub Day: 28 March 11am-4pm, Arts West Rooms 253 & 356🕹️Submission Deadline: 30 March 12am🕹️Closing Ceremony + Project Showcase: 2ND OF APRIL (not 4th) 5.30 – 7.30pm, Latham Theatre, Redmond Barry👥 Teams of 1–3!Getting started:Hackiethon Information websiteDemonstration Game: An AI-integrated RPG where the AI acts as the game master and decides how the story goes randomlyTemplate code: A simplified version of the demo game that's easy to understand. A clean foundation to help you understand different components of an AI-integrated game.
Schedule
2026-03-27
- •2026-03-27T17:00:00+00:00 - 2026-03-27T18:00:00+00:00 - Opening Ceremony - Prest Theatre (FBE Building)
2026-03-28
- •2026-03-28T11:00:00+00:00 - 2026-03-28T16:00:00+00:00 - Hub Day - Arts West Rooms 253 & 356
2026-04-02
- •2026-04-02T17:30:00+00:00 - 2026-04-02T19:30:00+00:00 - Closing Ceremony + Project Showcase - Latham Theatre, Redmond Barry


