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

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Have Questions? ❓

📞 Ishan Mishra: +91 93240 23627
📞 Subhronil Chatoraj: +91 8779340742

🚀 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. 🎮