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Hackiethon 2026

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!

Prize Pool

$700

Location

Online

Duration

3 days

Date

Mar 27, 2026 - Mar 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.

Event Details

Format

Online

Prize Pool

$700

Currency

USD

Start

Mar 27, 2026

End

Mar 30, 2026

Duration

3 days

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

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Organized by HackMelbourne

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Timeline

Mar 27, 2026

EVENT STARTS

Hackathon kicks off. Join online and start building.

Mar 30, 2026

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

All projects must be submitted before this date.

Mar 30, 2026

EVENT ENDS

Final submissions and judging period begins.