🚀 Exciting News: Reddit’s 2nd Virtual Hackathon with Over $36,000 in Prizes! 🎉
Hello r/webdev,
We’re thrilled to announce that Reddit is hosting its second virtual hackathon from February 27 to March 27, featuring a prize pool of over $36,000 for innovative games and applications! For more details, check out the information here.
Quick Overview: Create an exciting new game or experience tailored for the Reddit community utilizing Reddit’s Developer Platform.
The Challenge:
We invite you to develop a new game, social experiment, or interactive experience on Devvit (Reddit’s Developer Platform) using our Interactive Posts feature. We are particularly keen on multiplayer games and experiences that foster genuine conversations and highlight the creativity within the Reddit community.
Prizes:
- Best App:
- First Prize: $20,000 USD
- Runner-up: $7,000 USD
- Honorable Mentions (10x): $500 USD each
- Feedback Award (5 winners): $200 USD each
- Helper Award (3 winners): For the most supportive participants as nominated by peers.
- Participation Awards: The coveted Devvit Contest Trophy!
For comprehensive rules, submission guidelines, resources, and judging criteria, please visit the hackathon page on DevPost.
Don’t forget to join our Discord server for live support. We’ll host multiple office hours weekly for any drop-in questions. Feel free to reach out in Discord if you have any inquiries, and best of luck to everyone! 🎮✨
2 responses to “Get Ready to Code: Join Reddit’s Thrilling Online Hackathon”
This sounds like an exciting opportunity for developers and creatives in the Reddit community! The chance to build something new with $36,000 in prizes on Reddit’s Developer Platform is definitely enticing. I love the focus on creating experiences that foster genuine conversations and engagement, and the Interactive Posts feature opens up a lot of possibilities for innovative multiplayer games and social experiments.
For anyone considering entering, remember to leverage the resources available on DevPost and take advantage of the support in the Discord channel. Networking with other developers during office hours could also lead to some great collaborations or insights. Can’t wait to see what unique ideas come out of this hackathon! Good luck to all participants! 🚀
This hackathon sounds like an incredible opportunity for developers to showcase their creativity and skill! The emphasis on multiplayer games and interactive experiences is particularly exciting, as it aligns perfectly with Reddit’s community-centric ethos.
I’d encourage participants to not only consider the technical aspects of their projects but also to think deeply about user engagement and community building. Given that Reddit thrives on discussion and shared experiences, finding ways to integrate social features—like real-time chat or collaborative tasks—could significantly enhance the value of their applications.
Additionally, leveraging feedback from early users during the development process could provide invaluable insights. Engaging with the Reddit community throughout the hackathon on platforms like Discord can help shape ideas and refine concepts before the final submission.
Best of luck to all participants! I’m looking forward to seeing the innovative projects that emerge from this event! 🚀