HackMelbourne — Hackathon
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
Opening Ceremony
Prest Theatre (FBE Building)
2026-03-28
Hub Day
Arts West Rooms 253 & 356
2026-04-02
Closing Ceremony + Project Showcase
Latham Theatre, Redmond Barry
Organized by HackMelbourne
Online · Ended
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.
