HackIQ: Locate. Analyze. Guess. HackIQ is a live geolocation competition where teams are dropped into locations around the world on an official GeoGuessr room and must pinpoint them using only visual observation. Scoring is automatic, with GeoGuessr’s own points system and a real-time leaderboard.
Event Details Date: 13.11.2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30
PM Venue: E Block IV, Presidency University, Bengaluru Eligibility Open to college students, internal and external Teams of 4 members Limited to 15 teams, first come, first served Registration Fee ₹150 per team (4 members) Format and Process Register your team and join the WhatsApp group for updates Receive the GeoGuessr room code on event day Demo round (ungraded) to learn the interface Rules briefing and scoreboard walkthrough
Main round: all teams play live in one GeoGuessr room, studying each location and dropping a pin Scores are calculated instantly by GeoGuessr; the highest cumulative score wins Organizers verify the final leaderboard and announce winners Rules Each team must bring one laptop; this is mandatory One GeoGuessr account per team Pins can be adjusted until the round timer ends No search engines, reverse image search, or outside help during rounds Organizers’ decision is final What to Bring One fully charged laptop per team (mandatory). Extension cords or power strips to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
Prizes 1st: ₹3,000 2nd: ₹2,000 3rd: ₹1,000
Registration Fee: ₹150 per Team (4 Members)
Venue
Presidency University, Itgalpura, Rajanakunte, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560119, India.
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