Hackathon
We are thrilled to announce the very first event organised by the IEEE Student Branch at SRH University of Applied Sciences Leipzig - and we are kicking things off with a Hackathon!
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CLASSIC GAME REPLICA HACKATHON
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The challenge is simple: recreate a classic game - your way. This is an AI-friendly hackathon, meaning you are welcome and encouraged to use AI tools to bring your ideas to life.
Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: 13:00 – 18:30
Venue: SRH University of Applied Sciences, Leipzig
Food & snacks will be provided!
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SCHEDULE
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13:00 — Doors open
13:30 — Coding session starts
17:00 — Coding stops, presentations begin
18:00 — Winners announced
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HOW IT WORKS
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• You may work in groups, but each participant must register individually
• AI tools are fully allowed and encouraged
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JUDGING CRITERIA
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Your project will be evaluated across two categories:
Judges' Technical Criteria:
• Size & bite of the game
• Sprite & feature complexity
• Number of features pivoted from the original idea
• Creativity
Crowd Vote:
• All attendees will vote for their favourite project!
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PRIZES
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🥇 1st Place — Real Gameboy + basket of snacks
🥈 2nd Place — Trophy + basket of snacks
🥉 3rd Place — Basket of snacks
❤️ Crowd Favourite — Bag of sweets
Certificates for winners and participants will be provided.
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REGISTER NOW
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Secure your place today!
👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Ugy96vqVXP
Please note: individual registration is required even if you are participating as part of a team.
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This is a milestone moment for our IEEE Student Branch at SRH - our very first event - and we would love to see as many of you there as possible. Whether you are a seasoned coder or just getting started, this is a great opportunity to build something fun, meet fellow students, and compete for some exciting prizes.
If you have any questions, feel free to reply to this email and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
We look forward to seeing you on June 6!
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- Prager Str.
- Leipzig, Sachsen
- Germany 04317
- Building: 40
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- Co-sponsored by SRH Hochschule Heidelberg
- Starts 28 May 2026 10:00 PM UTC
- Ends 05 June 2026 09:59 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge