Cognition - GameJam '26
Cognition GameJam 2026 in Navi Mumbai, India is a multi-round game development hackathon. Participants build a playable prototype online, then shortlisted teams adapt it to a surprise theme during the on-campus finals on Sep 25-26, 2026, showcasing design, programming and creativity.
参赛资格 / Eligibility
Open to all participants with no registration fee. Solo developers welcome. Teams of 1-4 members allowed. Round 1 is an online screening prototype submission. Shortlisted teams must attend the on-campus final round in Navi Mumbai, India. Participants may use preferred game development tools subject to official rules and Code of Conduct.
交付物 / Deliverables
Round 1: Develop and submit a playable game prototype demonstrating core concept and fundamental gameplay by 11 September 2026. Round 2: Shortlisted teams attend on-campus finals, adapt and enhance prototype to incorporate surprise theme revealed 25 September 2026, and present final playable experience for showcase on 26 September 2026.
评审 / Judging
Round 1 evaluated on functionality, gameplay and game mechanics, technical implementation, and overall execution. Final round evaluated on creativity, innovation, execution, gameplay experience, technical implementation, and adaptability to the given theme or twist. Evaluation and feedback from industry professionals and gaming experts. Specific weights and jury details not specified.
限制 / Constraints
Date fields above come directly from the platform; they take precedence over timing mentioned in the AI brief. Must follow Code of Conduct and official GameJam rules. Use preferred tools subject to rules. Prototype required to qualify for finals. Surprise theme or twist must be incorporated in final round within allotted time. On-campus attendance required for finalists. Dates use assumed venue timezone Asia/Kolkata as no explicit timezone was provided.
投入 / Effort
Estimate: Medium to high effort. Requires building a playable prototype before Sep 11, then intensive on-campus adaptation to a surprise twist over Sep 25-26. Small team of 1-4 developers, designers and artists recommended for gameplay, technical build and showcase preparation.
奖金 / Prizes
Prize pool of INR 10,000 with recognition for outstanding projects. Additional opportunities include mentorship from developers and industry professionals, event merchandise and goodies, networking, portfolio project, and potential internship opportunities for top-performing teams. Winner breakdown not specified.
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