Inspire Hackathon

INSPIRE HACKATHON 6: RETRO REMIX Build a game.Teach a skill.Inspire someone. Date: October 28, 2026Time: 5:00–9:00 p.m.Team Size: Five students/participants MAXFeatured AI Tool: Devin AI (credits provided) THE CHALLENGE Design and build a playable retro-style game that teaches someone a useful skill. Your game can teach a creative, physical, professional, technical, academic, or everyday skill. It should be fun to play, easy to understand, and designed for a clearly defined audience. Possible directions include: Learn to sing through a rhythm challengePractice drawing by completing visual missionsExercise through an interactive movement gameLearn vocabulary through a retro adventureRecognize scams through a cybersecurity challengePractice budgeting through a financial simulationImprove interviewing or public-speaking skillsLearn a recipe through a timed cooking game AI should be part of the building process, not simply added at the end. Teams may use Devin and other approved AI tools for planning, coding, design, content creation, testing, debugging, and improving the player experience. FINAL DELIVERABLES Each team must present: A working, playable prototypeThe skill the game teachesThe audience it was designed forHow AI and Devin supported the development processA short live demonstration and pitch JUDGING CRITERIA Learning Impact: Does the player learn or practice a meaningful skill?Fun and Creativity: Is the concept engaging and memorable?Playability: Does the prototype work and provide a clear experience?Use of AI: Did the team use AI thoughtfully throughout development?Design and Storytelling: Is the retro theme presented effectively?Team Pitch: Can the team clearly explain and demonstrate its solution?Repo & Codebase has to be created on event date and not prior