Opportunity brief
Navi Mumbai's Biggest GameJam Welcome to **Cognition GameJam 2026, where creativity meets technology** and game developers are challenged to **build, innovate, and adapt!** 🚀
Organized by the **Technical Team of SIESGST, Cognition GameJam 2026 is your chance to step into the exciting world of game development** and turn your ideas into playable experiences.
Whether you're a **solo developer or part of a team**, this is your platform to showcase your creativity, technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability under real hackathon conditions.
**Cognition GameJam 2026** is a fast-paced, multi-round game development hackathon where teams of **1–4 members** will first build a prototype and then face a **surprise theme/twist** in the final round!
# 🏆 **Why Participate?**
💰 **Win Big** – Compete for a **prize pool of ₹10,000** and earn recognition for your game.
🎓 **Learn from Experts** – Get hands-on experience through workshops covering *Unity, Unreal Engine, game design, and more*.
🎮 **Industry Exposure** – Have your game reviewed and evaluated by **industry professionals and gaming experts**.
🤝 **Network with Creators** – Connect with fellow **developers, designers, artists, and gaming enthusiasts**.
💼 **Build Your Portfolio** – Create a complete playable experience that you can showcase in your portfolio and future opportunities.
# 📅 **Key Dates**
📌 **Game Development Workshop:** 6th September 2026 📌 **Prototype Submission:** 11th September 2026 📌 **Theme Reveal:** 25th September 2026 📌 **Finals & Showcase:** 26th September 2026
# 💡 **GameJam Structure**
🔸 **Round 1: Prototype Submission**
Build and submit a **playable prototype** demonstrating your fundamental game development skills.
Judging will focus on:
📌 Functionality
📌 Gameplay Elements
📌 Technical Implementation
🔸 **Round 2: Finals & Showcase**
Shortlisted teams will receive a **surprise theme/twist**, revealed only during the final stage!
Adapt your existing game and ideas to create an engaging final experience within the given constraints.
The final round will evaluate:
📌 Creativity
📌 Innovation
📌 Execution
📌 Adaptability to the Twist
# 🎯 **Who Can Participate?**
✅ **Open to all** ✅ **Solo participants and teams welcome**
✅ **Team Size: 1–4 Members**
✅ **Registration Fee: FREE**
✅ **Screening Round: Online**
✅ **Final Round: On-Campus**
# 🎓 **Additional Perks**
✨ Hands-on workshops on **game engines & game design** 🎁 **Exclusive goodies** and networking opportunities 🤝 **Mentorship** from experienced developers and industry professionals 💼 Potential **internship opportunities** for top-performing teams 🎮 A platform to **showcase your game and creativity**
# 📢 **Stay Connected – Join the Community**
📌 Stay updated with announcements, workshop details, important updates, and everything related to Cognition GameJam 2026.
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# **📢 Stay Connected – Follow Us for Updates**
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# *Have Questions?* ❓
📞 **Ishan Mishra:** [+91 93240 23627](https://wa.me/+919324023627) 📞 **Subhronil Chatoraj:** [+91 8779340742](https://wa.me/+918779340742)
# 🚀 **Ready to Build?**
Grab your team, fire up your game engine, and get ready to **create, compete, and conquer Cognition GameJam 2026!**
**Your idea. Your game. Your challenge.** 🎮 No Restrictions