1. Eligibility

  • Open to all registered participants of The Glitched Games.

  • Individual or team participation is allowed (team size limits: 4).

2. Code & Creativity

  • Your project must be built during the hackathon timeframe — no pre-made full projects allowed.

  • You can use AI tools (like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, etc.) to assist with coding, brainstorming, or debugging.

  • Properly attribute any AI-generated code snippets or significant AI assistance in your submission.

3. Originality

  • Your project should be primarily your own work (with the help of AI tools if desired).

  • Copying full projects or large portions from others or the internet (except open-source libraries or APIs) is not allowed.

4. Submission

  • Submit your project by the deadline: August 19th (3:30 PM).

  • Include a brief explanation of your project, the tech stack, and how AI tools (if any) were used.

5. Respect & Conduct

  • Maintain respectful communication with all participants and organizers.

  • Any form of harassment or cheating will result in immediate disqualification.

6. Judging Criteria

Projects will be judged on:

  • Creativity and originality

  • Functionality and technical skill

  • Effective use of AI tools (bonus points if AI is creatively integrated!)

  • Presentation and explanation