Presented by
PlayVlay
Hosted By
HG
Hitesh Goyal
TS
Tejendra Singh
+91 86191 27268
TD
Tanishq Daiya
+91 96728 23637

PlayVlay Hackathon

JUL
12
Sunday, July 12
1:00 PM IST – 6:00 PM IST
REGISTRATIONS OPEN
Register Now on Unstop
Click here to register your team and secure your spot via Unstop.

No Game Development Experience? No Problem.

You don't need to be a game developer to build the next big hit. Bring your imagination, describe your idea, and let PlayVlay's AI-powered game creation platform transform it into a playable experience. Whether you're a storyteller, designer, student, or first-time creator, if you have a great idea, you have everything you need to compete.

🏆 PRIZE POOL – ₹1,00,000

Compete with the brightest gaming innovators and turn your ideas into rewards.

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Champion
₹10,000
Cash Prize
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First Runner-Up
₹5,000
Cash Prize
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Second Runner-Up
Creator Credits
Accelerate your next project

Build. Compete. Win. The next great gaming innovation could be yours.

🏆 WINNERS

Huge congrats to everyone who shipped a game — here's who took home the prizes.

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Champion — Hotel Havoc
Tanishq Daiya & Tejendra Singh
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First Runner-Up — Knight of the Four Realms
Gourav Kumar
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Second Runner-Up — Ascend
Srihari, Joe Nigel & Ritvik Ray
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Most Liked — Hotel Havoc
Tanishq Daiya & Tejendra Singh
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Most Played — GameForge
Harshita Jain & Keshav Mittal
ABOUT EVENT

Build a game. Win the jam.

⚡ THE PLAYVLAY EXPERIENCE

PlayVlay isn't just another hackathon—it's where the future of gaming is built. No unnecessary distractions, no limits—just ambitious builders, groundbreaking ideas, and the drive to create experiences that millions of players can enjoy.

🌍 Connect with the World's Best Gaming Builders Meet passionate game developers, AI engineers, designers, artists, and creators from across the globe. Share ideas, build powerful teams, and collaborate with people who are shaping the next generation of gaming.

🎮 Build, Compete & Ship Incredible Experiences Arrive with a game-changing idea or discover one during the event. Prototype rapidly, experiment fearlessly, receive valuable mentorship, and transform your vision into a playable product ready to impress players and judges alike.

🚀 Code, Create & Make Gaming History Great conversations, endless creativity, and a community driven by innovation. Expect an unforgettable experience filled with collaboration, competition, learning, and the opportunity to build something that could define the future of gaming.

Frequently Asked Questions
12th July 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST
Your challenge begins at 1:00 PM! Build your game during the event and submit it directly through the PlayVlay app before 6:00 PM. Late submissions won't be accepted, so don't miss the deadline!
The themes will be revealed live on 12th July at 1:00 PM IST as the event begins. All participants must create their game based on the announced themes. No themes will be disclosed beforehand — so get ready to think fast and build creatively!
Yes! Every participant receives free AI credits after signing up on PlayVlay. Use these credits to create AI-assisted games directly inside the app — no coding or external AI tools required.
Absolutely — and you should! Download the PlayVlay app from the App Store or Play Store, sign up, and start experimenting with game creation before 12th July. Familiarizing yourself with the platform beforehand can give you a significant advantage on hackathon day.
It's simple:
  1. Download and sign up on the PlayVlay app.
  2. Tap the "+" button in the bottom navigation bar.
  3. You'll see "Upload" and "AI-Assisted" options at the top.
  4. Select "AI-Assisted" and start creating games with AI!
No worries! You have multiple ways to earn more:
  • Refer your friends to PlayVlay.
  • Email support@playvlay.com to request additional credits.
  • If any of your published games cross 100+ plays, you'll receive extra AI credits as a reward.

Keep creating, keep sharing, and keep building!