Event Details Format: Hybrid — 9-day development period followed by presentations at Concetto.
Registration deadline: 28
September 2026 Game Jam: 29 September – 7
October 2026 Submission deadline: 7
October 2026 Results: Concetto Day 3
Final presentation: 3-minute presentation + 2-minute Q&A at Concetto. Offline presentation is primary; an online option is available only if a team is unable to attend physically. Participation & Teams Each team may have a maximum of 3 members. Participants may use any game engine or framework, including Unity, Unreal, Godot, etc. Remote development is allowed during the development period. Game Development Rules The theme will be revealed on 29 September 2026. Every submitted game must follow the announced theme. The core mechanics of the game must be developed by the participating team. Pre-made complete game systems or complete games may not be submitted as original work. External assets are allowed, provided the team has the proper rights to use them and gives appropriate credits. Submission Requirements Submit the final game through the designated Google Drive submission link before the deadline.
Submission should include: playable game build, gameplay video, PPT/presentation, and any required extra files. Late or incomplete submissions may not be considered for evaluation. Evaluation Games will be evaluated on creativity, gameplay, theme implementation, originality, and overall presentation. The judges' decision will be final. General Rules Plagiarism or misrepresentation of another person's work is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification. Participants must follow the instructions of the organisers throughout the event. The organisers reserve the right to disqualify a team for rule violations or misconduct. By participating, teams agree to the rules and decisions of the organisers and judges.
Prizes 1st Prize: ₹12,000 2nd
Prize: ₹8,000 3rd
Prize: ₹5,000
Venue
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Dhanbad, India