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🐯Tiger Games 2026🐯
Welcome back to Tiger Games!
Tiger Games is an 8-hour game jam hosted by the Computing Organization for Multicultural Students (COMS) and FirstByte at RIT.
COMS & FirstByte are committed to creating a safe and supportive community that uplifts new underrepresented students in computing.
A game jam is an event where game designers, developers, artists, writers, and others create a game within a limited timeframe, typically 8 to 72 hours. While game jam projects usually fit a specific category, successful projects consistently emphasize creativity, innovation, and accessibility.
We'll have an incredible time this year! We've leveled up the experience with amazing food vendors, technical workshops, and new categories!
Get ready for a fun-filled experience that welcomes everyone! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, our hackathon is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and have a great time!
Requirements
Participant(s) may work in teams of up to 4 members and can only submit projects that were started on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, at 10:30 AM and finished on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
The participant(s) MUST submit a Devpost for their project to be considered for judging. Complete the final Devpost submission by 6:00 PM on September 26th, 2026. Participant(s) will present their projects to a panel of judges in the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, starting at 6:15 PM on September 26th, 2026. Participant(s) will have 5 minutes to present, demo, and answer questions about their project.
SOFT DEADLINE:
To be considered for any category, participant(s) must submit a Devpost submission with the project name, the categories they will compete in, and the table number they are at by 5:00 PM on September 26th, 2026.
HARD DEADLINE:
All participant(s) MUST stop working on their projects on September 26th at 6:00 PM. Participant(s) must submit their Devpost submissions by then. The submission should include a filled-out Devpost, all the team participants, the table number, the categories the team is competing for, and link(s) to the code/artifacts.
Prizes
Soloing
Best Solo(1 Participant) Game: This award honors a single hackathon participant who is working independently. It is presented to the most unique or impressive project that showcases their individual creativity and ingenuity. [MAX 1 PRIZE]
PRIZE: Philips 24 Inch Computer Monitor FHD 100Hz VA VESA Flicker-Free
Vibe Gaming
Best Visuals: This award highlights the project with the most visually pleasing UI. Participants competing in this category are encouraged to create an aesthetically pleasing design that creates a memorable user experience. [MAX 4 PRIZES]
PRIZES: HP GK400F Mechanical Keyboard Wired, Brown Switch, 104-Key Full Size, Metal Panel Anti-Rust, RGB Backlit, Anti-Ghosting, ABS Keycaps for Gaming Office Desktop
Remix Roulette
Best Remake: This award highlights the project with the most creativity in adapting existing games. Participants in this category are encouraged to take an existing game and add a major twist. This “twist” is meant to make the game unique to the participants and showcase their creativity. [MAX 4 PRIZES]
PRIZES: ELEGOO UNO R3 Project Most Complete Starter Kit, Compatible with Arduino
[MLH Prize] Best Use of Gemini API
It’s time to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI using Google Gemini. Check out the Gemini API to build AI-powered apps that make your friends say WHOA. So, what can Gemini do for your hackathon project?
- Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice
- Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers
- Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more
Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API this weekend? PRIZE: Gemini Swag Bag (Organizer, Tumblr, and Notebook)
Judges
A Qualified Panel of Jugdes
Judging Criteria
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Judges make the final decision
The submission MUST include a filled out Devpost, all the team participants, the table number, the categories the team is competing for, and link(s) to the code/artifacts.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager