Dates

  • Hackathon Kickoff: October 31, 2025 (Friday)

  • Development Period: October 31 – November 7, 2025

  • Submission Deadline: November 7, 2025, 9:59 AM CST

  • Judging & Demos: November 7, 2025, 3:00 PM CST

  • Winner Announcement: During the Weekend after Judging

Eligibility

  • Open to all UT Dallas students (undergraduate or graduate) currently enrolled for Fall 2025.

  • Teams may consist of 1–4 members.

  • Participants must have a valid .edu email and submit original work developed during the hackathon period.

  • Mods using pre-built assets or libraries are allowed if properly credited.

  • Only one submission per team.

Project and Submission Requirements

Your submission must include:

  1. Demo Video (2–3 min) – Showcase the mod in action, highlighting its purpose and features.

  2. GitHub Repository with:

    • Source code (public or invite-only link)

    • README file with setup/build instructions, mod description, Minecraft + Forge/Fabric version, and team info

  3. Runnable Build (.jar file) compatible with Minecraft 1.21.x

  4. Screenshots or concept art showing the development process

  5. Team details: member names, NetIDs, and roles

Prizes

1st Place - Major role at UTD Club of your choice + Access to Private Chat

2nd Place - Major role at UTD Club of your choice 

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Judges will be Aryaman Tomer and criteria is based on some combination of this:

Creativity & Originality 30% How unique and innovative is the concept?
Technical Execution 25% Code quality, stability, use of mod APIs, and optimization.
Gameplay & Engagement 25% Fun factor, polish, and overall player experience.
Presentation & Documentation 15% Clarity of demo, README, and submission quality.
Relevance/Theme Fit 5% Alignment with hackathon theme (UTD + Minecraft).