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Vibe Game Dev Mini Hackathon

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

to Thursday, May 28, 2026

Artificial IntelligenceGame DevelopmentCloud
Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.

Event Type

in person

158

Participants

usd600

Prize Pool

14

Est. Projects

If you've ever wanted to build a game with AI -- this is your chance to ship a playable web game in under two hours. AI Builders is partnering with Codebuddy and Tencent Cloud for a Vibe Game Dev Mini-Hackathon in Hong Kong. Bring an idea, form a team, and build a playable web game live on-site using Codebuddy's AI-native development platform. What you'll do: Get a hands-on introduction to Codebuddy and Codebuddy Skills in a guided workshopBuild a web game in teams of 1-6 during a focused building sprintDemo your game in front of judges and fellow builders (OpenMic format)Walk away with a playable project and real experience using AI-powered development tools Agenda: 2:00 PM -- Check-in & networking2:15 PM -- Codebuddy Workshop and Speaker Sharing2:45 PM -- Building session (teams of 1-6)3:30 PM -- Submission Ends & Judging3:40 PM -- Winning Team OpenMic & Demo4:00 PM -- Close Perks: Every participant receives 2,000 Codebuddy credits to build during the mini-hackathonWinning teams receive additional prizesCodebuddy product and tech support on-site to help you build Before You Come Please bring your laptop and make sure it is fully charged, as this is a hands-on workshop.You will receive a QR code from the organizer. You can scan the QR code to check in at the event. Date & Venue Date & Time: 2026 May 28th, 2-4PMVenue: Regent Ballroom, 2F, Regent Hong Kong18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong ​Co-hosts CodeBuddy CodeBuddy is an AI-native, vibe coding-based game development platform that enables anyone -- regardless of technical background -- to build and publish polished web games. No engine expertise, no traditional programming. Just describe what you want to create and CodeBuddy brings it to life. Tencent Cloud A global cloud service provider offering scalable infrastructure, AI services, and developer tools powering applications for millions of users worldwide. AI Builders AI Builders is a community for AI developers, founders, and innovators who learn, connect, and build together. AI Builders hosts hands-on workshops, hackathons, and deep-dives to help builders ship real-world AI products. Mimosa Join the movement of AI-native builders using the latest tools to ship faster than ever. Discover vibe-coded apps, get practical tips, and be the first to hear about our community events. HKU AI Society (Hong Kong University AI Society) A student organization at HKU that empowers students through AI education, workshops, and innovative projects, shaping an AI-driven future. Seats require approval. Register now and secure your spot -- let's build something amazing together.

Judge Accessibility

Organizer email available25/25
Student-run event15/15
Actively looking for judges25/25
Small event (120 participants)10/10
No corporate sponsors10/10
New or emerging organizer10/10
Public registration available5/5
Online format (judge from anywhere)10/10

Top signals

Organizer email available
Student-run event
Actively looking for judges

Organizers

Alex Johnson

alex@example.org

Jamie Rivera

jamie@example.org

Sam Chen

sam@example.org

Estimated Audience

Mostly Students
ExperienceStudent
OccupationStudents
Beginner Friendly
Women in Tech

Technical Focus

AI95%
Web80%
Mobile25%

Industries

Healthcare
Education
Climate

Technologies

Python
React
OpenAI

Why this estimate

  • • Hosted by a university
  • • Open to students
  • • MLH member event

Estimate inferred from event metadata, not actual attendee data.

Quality Score

Quality Score

72/100
High confidence
Organiser16/20
Event Maturity14/20
Sponsors18/25
Participants12/20
Operations12/15

Why this score

Strong organiser track record
Returning event
Well-sponsored

Missing data

Prize details
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