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Build your own digital board/card game, earn cards through our shop to get your ticket to The Deck - a 48 hour hackathon in Washington DC during AwesomeCon!

  • Create a virtual card/board game...
  • Earn cards through our shop system...
  • Get your ticket to The Deck, a 48 hour hackathon in Washington DC!

Requirements

  • NO AI ART: All non-programming assets must be created by humans
  • ≤ 30% AI code: No more than 30% of the games code can be AI-Written. Write your own code!
  • Human-written README: The README must be authored by humans. It's okay if it's not your best writing, but please make it personal!
  • FOSS: Your game must be public on GitHub (or another Git server). Include a clear license, I recommend the WTFPL!
  • Published Game: The built game must be published on itch.io or Steam!

FAQ

  • Earn cards by completing tasks and purchases through our shop system. Log your hours with Hackatime to track progress and earn rewards.

  • Earn enough cards through the shop system to purchase your ticket. Cards can be earned by working on your game, completing challenges, and other activities.

  • March 13-15 in DC.

  • Yes! You can spend your cards in our shop on other prizes and rewards even if you can't attend the event.

  • Cards can be spent on flight stipends and other prizes through our shop at various rates.

  • Yes.

  • Yes, but each person must earn their ticket separately through the shop system.