About the Challenge
Welcome to Horror Hacks, a hackathon where we mix creativity with spookiness! This event challenges participants to create an eerie project, choosing one of three tracks!
Get Started
Pick out a track, find a team (or go solo), and brainstorm what you're creating before finally building!
Requirements
What to Build
Your project should be spooky, whether your code, design, or storytelling creates that experience! You can choose one of the tracks or create your own experience:
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Survive the Night → Create a horror survival game in any style (video game, board game, VR experience, etc.).
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Cursed Code → Build a digital experience that feels “haunted.”
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Wild Card → Submit any project with a spooky twist.
What to Submit
Submit a video up to 4 minutes long (which can include audio) where you go through your project!
Prizes
1st Place "Survive the Night"
Runner Up "Survive the Night"
1st Place "Cursed Code"
Runner Up "Cursed Code"
1st Place "Wild Card"
Runner Up "Wild Card"
Honorable Mention
Given to participants with notable project submissions
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Moulik
Judging Criteria
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Creativity & Innovation
How original/creative is the idea? Does it approach the hackathon theme in a unique or surprising way? -
Technical Implementation
How challenging was the project technically? Did the team show strong coding, design, or engineering skills? Does it work (functionality, code quality, integration)? -
Presentation & Communication
Was the demo video clear, engaging, and within time limits? Did the team effectively explain their idea, tech stack, and key features? -
Effort
Is there clear evidence of effort, even if the project isn’t fully polished?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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