Cognition - GameJam '26

Welcome to **Cognition GameJam 2026, where creativity meets technology** and game developers are challenged to **build, innovate, and adapt!** 🚀 Organized by the **Technical Team of SIESGST, Cognition GameJam 2026 is your chance to step into the exciting world of game development** and turn your ideas into playable experiences. Whether you’re a **solo developer or part of a team**, this is your platform to showcase your creativity, technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability under real hackathon conditions. **Cognition GameJam 2026** is a fast-paced, multi-round game development hackathon where teams of **1–4 members** will first build a prototype and then face a **surprise theme/twist** in the final round! # 🏆 **Why Participate?** 💰 **Win Big** – Compete for a **prize pool of ₹10,000** and earn recognition for your game. 🎓 **Learn from Experts** – Get hands-on experience through workshops covering *Unity, Unreal Engine, game design, and more*. 🎮 **Industry Exposure** – Have your game reviewed and evaluated by **industry professionals and gaming experts**. 🤝 **Network with Creators** – Connect with fellow **developers, designers, artists, and gaming enthusiasts**. 💼 **Build Your Portfolio** – Create a complete playable experience that you can showcase in your portfolio and future opportunities. # 📅 **Key Dates** 📌 **Game Development Workshop:** 6th September 2026 📌 **Prototype Submission:** 11th September 2026 📌 **Theme Reveal:** 25th September 2026 📌 **Finals & Showcase:** 26th September 2026 # 💡 **GameJam Structure** 🔸 **Round 1: Prototype Submission** Build and submit a **playable prototype** demonstrating your fundamental game development skills. Judging will focus on: 📌 Functionality 📌 Gameplay Elements 📌 Technical Implementation 🔸 **Round 2: Finals & Showcase** Shortlisted teams will receive a **surprise theme/twist**, revealed only during the final stage! Adapt your existing game and ideas to create an engaging final experience within the given constraints. The final round will evaluate: 📌 Creativity 📌 Innovation 📌 Execution 📌 Adaptability to the Twist # 🎯 **Who Can Participate?** ✅ **Open to all** ✅ **Solo participants and teams welcome** ✅ **Team Size: 1–4 Members** ✅ **Registration Fee: FREE** ✅ **Screening Round: Online** ✅ **Final Round: On-Campus** # 🎓 **Additional Perks** ✨ Hands-on workshops on **game engines & game design** 🎁 **Exclusive goodies** and networking opportunities 🤝 **Mentorship** from experienced developers and industry professionals 💼 Potential **internship opportunities** for top-performing teams 🎮 A platform to **showcase your game and creativity** # 📢 **Stay Connected – Join the Community** 📌 Stay updated with announcements, workshop details, important updates, and everything related to Cognition GameJam 2026. 🤝 **WhatsApp:** [Join Group!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IWODMRCONuF5kTAZDayXhH) # **📢 Stay Connected – Follow Us for Updates** 📌 All participants are requested to follow us on social media for important announcements. 🤝 **Discord:** [Join Now](https://discord.gg/TSFnmbYqJ8/) 🤝 **Instagram:** [Follow Us](https://www.instagram.com/technicalteam_siesgst/) 🤝 **LinkedIn:** [Connect Here](https://www.linkedin.com/company/technical-team-sies-gst/) 🤝 **Twitter (X):** [Follow Us](https://x.com/techteam_sies/) # *Have Questions?* ❓ 📞 **Ishan Mishra:** [+91 93240 23627](https://wa.me/+919324023627) 📞 **Subhronil Chatoraj:** [+91 8779340742](https://wa.me/+918779340742) # 🚀 **Ready to Build?** Grab your team, fire up your game engine, and get ready to **create, compete, and conquer Cognition GameJam 2026!** **Your idea. Your game. Your challenge.** 🎮