GAMEATHON 7.0

GAMEATHON 7.0 Insta Link: bitsnbytes
Start Date: 06/12/2024
End Date: 07/12/2024
Number of Students Participated: 600 +
Number of Faculty Participated: 30
Number of Externals Participated if any: 320
Expenditure Amount if any: ₹ 5 lakhs + (approximately)

Remarks:

Gameathon 7.0, organized by the prestigious BitsNBytes Club from the Information Science division, unfolded on December 6th and 7th, 2024. This edition proved to be the most successful in its history, marked by a remarkable surge in participation and unprecedented growth in quality and participant satisfaction. Esteemed judges from global institutions,including Arizona State University, and prominent sponsors like AIC-JITF , Optiv and Rotary Bangalore, also AIC-JITF being the knowledge partner elevated the event’s stature.
Participants displayed extraordinary creativity, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment that set new benchmarks for future editions.

Objective:

Gameathon 7.0 challenged participants to develop a unique game within 24 hours, with the theme revealed only 36 hours prior to the event. This structure pushed boundaries of innovation, design, and storytelling. Beyond identifying winners and runners-up, the event celebrated excellence in categories like the best emerging teams. With a total prize pool of $3000, Gameathon 7.0 aimed to inspire participants to transcend their creative limits,
merging technical expertise with artistic vision to craft groundbreaking games.

Benefits in Terms of Learning/ Knowledge Obtained:

Participation in Gameathon 7.0 provided an unparalleled learning experience for gaming enthusiasts. Attendees honed their skills using industry-standard tools like Unity, Blender, Photoshop, and Audacity while collaborating with peers and industry experts. The event offered invaluable insights into game design, development, and project management.
Exposure to an international jury and industry leaders enhanced networking opportunities, opening doors to future collaborations and careers. The intensive, real-time development environment cultivated not only technical proficiency but also teamwork, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving, preparing participants to excel in the dynamic gaming industry.

Awardees:

Prize Team
1 st prize Team Phoenix
1 st prize Team No Play Button
2 nd prize Team Linkedin park
2 nd prize Team Spades
3 rd prize Team Automix
Emerging Team Team Dev off