Revolutionizing Tourism with a Game Innovation hackathon
where creativity meets technology to solve Jordan's Tourism problems.
Your Mission
- create a game idea to solve tourism issues in Jordan.
- Submit high-level game design document (GDD).
- Create a vertical slice.
- Provide a marketing video with gameplay scenes.
Participation Guidelines
Who Can Participate?
Open to University students and fresh graduates passionate about game development and tourism innovation.
How can participants join the hackathon?
Participants can join individually or as part of a team with up to 3 members
What is the registration process for the hackathon?
- Form your team
- Complete the hackathon registration form
- Ensure you've purchased a conference ticket (All hackathon team which will pass the first Qualifications MUST buy a conference ticket).
hackathon Timeline
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#1
stage #1: hackathon Kickoff
September 12, 2024Workshops & Mentorship: Access sessions on ideation, pitching, and game development.
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#2
stage #2: Idea Submission Deadline
September 19, 2024Submission Requirements: Create a game idea that promotes tourism in Jordan, including a detailed storyline.
Qualifiers: Top ideas will advance to the next phase.
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#3
stage #3: Prototype Submission Deadline & first round of Pitching
October 8, 2024Submission Requirement: Submit your game prototype by this date.
Semi-final: Teams will pitch their projects, and the judges will decide which teams will present their pitches on the conference day
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#4
stage #4: Pitch Day
October 12, 2024Event Details: Qualifying teams will present their projects to a live audience and a panel of judges.
Evaluation Criteria: Creativity, technical execution, and impact on tourism in Jordan.
Workshops and Mentorship:
Throughout this month, there will be exclusive workshops and mentorship sessions focused on ideation, pitching, and game development. These sessions are an added benefit for hackathon participants.
Awards & Prizes
Elite Prizes for the First-Place Team Winners
- Internships: Acquire practical experience with top-tier game developers at one of the major gamming companies
- Collaboration Opportunity: Partner with the Jordan Tourism Board to transform your game concept into reality.
Sponsors & Partners
be part of the movement to revolutionize tourism in Jordan through the power of gaming
Have a questions?