🌟 Announcing Reddit’s Second Virtual Hackathon with Prizes Exceeding $36,000! 🌟
Hello r/webdev community,
We’re excited to announce that Reddit is hosting a virtual hackathon from February 27 to March 27, offering over $36,000 in prizes for innovative new games and apps! You can find more details here and here.
Quick Overview: Your challenge is to develop a new game or experience tailored for the Reddit community using Reddit’s Developer Platform.
The Challenge:
You’re invited to design a multiplayer game, social experiment, or unique experience using Devvit (Reddit’s Developer Platform). We’re especially keen on projects that foster meaningful conversations and showcase the creativity of Redditors through our Interactive Posts feature.
Prizes Include:
- Best App:
- First Prize: $20,000 USD
- Runner Up: $7,000 USD
- Honorable Mentions (10): $500 USD each
- Feedback Award (5x): $200 USD each
- Helper Award (3x): Recognizing the most supportive participants, nominated by fellow developers.
- Participation Awards: The prestigious Devvit Contest Trophy
For complete contest rules, submission guidelines, resources, and judging criteria, please check out the hackathon on DevPost.
Join our Discord for live support! We’ll be hosting several office hours each week for drop-in questions. Feel free to reach out with your queries, and good luck to all participants! 🎉
2 responses to “Participate in Reddit’s Online Team Hackathon for Over $36,000 in Prizes”
This sounds like an exciting opportunity for developers and creative minds in the Reddit community! The chance to win substantial prizes while leveraging Reddit’s Developer Platform is a great incentive.
I’m particularly interested in the focus on creating multiplayer games and experiences that foster genuine conversations. It’s a fantastic way to harness the community spirit of Reddit. The Interactive Posts feature sounds like a unique tool to engage users in new ways.
I’m looking forward to brainstorming ideas and possibly collaborating with others in the Discord. Good luck to everyone participating, and let’s make something amazing! 🎉
This hackathon sounds like an exciting opportunity for developers in the Reddit community! I appreciate the focus on fostering meaningful conversations and creativity, which aligns perfectly with Reddit’s collaborative spirit.
One strategy that participants might consider is leveraging the rich tapestry of Reddit’s diverse subreddits to inspire their projects. Combining themes or elements from various communities can lead to innovative game mechanics or social experiments that resonate with a broader audience. For instance, integrating elements from popular subreddits like r/AskReddit for conversation starters or r/gaming for mechanics can create engaging user experiences.
Additionally, I encourage participants to think about user feedback early in their development process. Utilizing the Discord channel for brainstorming and receiving input can enhance the quality and appeal of their projects. Collaboration and community feedback can spark ideas that might not have been considered otherwise.
Looking forward to seeing the creativity that comes out of this hackathon! Good luck to everyone participating! 🎉