Core Global Gaming Hackathon 2025 is LIVE – Build, Compete & Win Big!

The Core Global Gaming Hackathon 2025 has officially launched! This is your chance to build groundbreaking Web3 games, compete with top developers worldwide, and win from a massive prize pool of $380,000 in cash and rewards.

Dates to Remember

  • Registration Starts: January 29th, 2025
  • Hackathon Kickoff: February 5th, 2025
  • Development Phase: February 5th – March 10th, 2025
  • Submission Deadline: March 10th, 2025
  • Judging Period: March 11th – 17th March, 2025
  • Demo Day & Winners Announcement: March 19th, 2025

Hackathon Tracks: Choose Your Focus

Explore three exciting tracks, each with its own set of challenges and opportunities:

  1. Hyper Casual Games: Create addictive, easy-to-play games that appeal to a broad audience. Keep it simple with mechanics that are easy to pick up and gameplay that’s fun in short bursts.

  2. Social PvP Games: Develop multiplayer experiences that foster social interaction and real-time competition. Leverage Core blockchain to create seamless, decentralized gameplay that brings players together.

  3. Puzzle Games: Challenge players’ logic and problem-solving skills by designing creative and engaging puzzle games. Craft experiences that make players think and keep them coming back for more.

Prize Pool & Rewards

The Core Global Gaming Hackathon isn’t just about recognition—it’s about empowering developers to grow and succeed. Here’s a breakdown of the $380,000 in prize pool and rewards:

  • Total Prize Pool: $380,000
  • Winner Prize Pool: $30,000 in CORE tokens distributed across the tracks
  • Core Builder Incentive Program: $150,000 in CORE tokens reward pool to incentivize projects that contribute exceptionally to the growth of the Core Ecosystem.
  • Core Starter Program: $200,000 worth of exclusive benefits, including security audits, Google Cloud credits, and much more.
  • Gas Rebate: 6 months of free gas to cover transaction costs incurred after the game is deployed on the mainnet

Track Prizes

Rewarding the Top 3 Positions for each track (3 tracks) with CORE tokens and other rewards.

Eligibility for Rewards

To be eligible for rewards, your game must meet the following criteria:

  • Core Token Utility: Your game should utilize CORE tokens through in-game activities like minting daily participation NFTs or other features.
  • Mainnet Deployment: Games must be deployed on the Core Mainnet to be eligible for rewards.
  • Deployment Deadline: If your game is on the Core Testnet during the judging phase, it must go live on the Core Mainnet within two weeks of the winners being announced to remain eligible for prizes.

Submission Requirements

  • Submit your GitHub repository to showcase your code.
  • Provide a demo video and presentation deck highlighting the gameplay and features of your game.
  • Tweet about your project on X (formerly Twitter) and tag @corechain_devs to share your progress with the community.

Ready to Build the Future of Gaming?

:bulb: Whether you’re a solo dev, part of a team, or just getting started with blockchain gaming, this is your moment to shine!
Don’t wait—register now and get ready to bring your ideas to life!

Have questions? Drop them below or on the dedicated support channel on the Core Discord Server.