Aficionados (Invent your own game)

Aficionados

                                     -arcade for innovation and creation…….

 

Have you ever invented a game ????

If NO…….!! Here’s your chance to design an arcade game of your own ……

Paanchajanya’11 comes up with a new and exciting event, an event which puts your innovation and creativity into reality.

AFICIONADOS tests your skill and talent to entertain and impress the audience in technical style.

Rules:

  1. This is a team event, the team can have maximum of 4 persons and all the 4 persons must be registered for Paanchajanya’11.(Participants need not to be from same college)
  2. Hardware games- maximum area provided will be 10 x 10 feet. 220v Power supply will be provided if necessary.
  3. Software games or applications- could be either on JAVA, ANDROID, FLASH, UNITY platforms and team must bring their own laptop, Smartphone, tablet, etc to demonstrate the game. Other platforms are also welcome. If you want to work on a different platform please contact the co-ordinators before doing so.
  4. Games or applications MUST be ORIGINAL.
  5. Rules and the story line of the game must be well defined and a hard copy consisting of Game idea, PCH number, Platform (for software games) & Contact details must be submitted on or before 24th September.
  6. Criteria for judging the game will be based on originality, game play, build quality, cost (for hardware) and the marketing skills of the team.
  7. Game must have a technical or mathematical aspect to it, i.e. it must not be totally based on luck.
  8. Last date for registration for this event is 21st September.
  9. Judges decision will be final and binding.
  10. For further information, contact the event co-ordinators.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is this event about?
Aficionados is a new event at Paanchajanya’11 which tests the creativity and application of technical aspects into building a fun, new and innovative game.

A New game?
Yes, it has to be an original game with its own set of rules. The rules of the game must be clearly defined (You shouldn’t make up rules on the go).

I have to make up a game up all by myself?
Not necessarily, you can make up a team of upto  4 members to make the game. They need not be from the same college.

What kind of game are we supposed to make?
You can make a game that is software based i.e, running on your laptop, smartphone, tablet etc OR  you can make it on open source hardware, which is widely available OR any type of game which accomodate the following constraints.

What are the constraints?

  1. The game must be set up and playable within an area of 10X10 feet.
  2. The gameplay must not be totally based on luck (We are not looking for games like snake and ladder).

Are there any constraints on the type of material used?
No.

Are there any constraints on creativity?
No.

On what platform should I code my app?
Java,  Android, Unity and Flash based platforms are welcome. If you want to work on a different platform please contact the co-ordinators before doing so.

I’m not acquainted with programming and coding stuff. Can I participate?
Yes. You could make an arcade game, a board game, a puzzle game or even a game involving robots, electronics, or just sheer wit (Like we said there is no constraint on your creativity).

What all will you provide us with?
We will provide you with a platform to showcase your talents. Also, a 220v AC power supply and a floor area of 10 x 10 feet. Contact the co-ordinators well in advance if you need anything else.

What will my game be judged on?
Your game will be judged on its gameplay (how much fun and engrossing it is), its originality (how innovative it is) and its build quality (how well polished the end game is). In addition to your game, you will be also judged on how well you market your game. Your game will be awarded points by the judges and also by your peers.

My peers? What do you mean?
Apart from the judges, your game will also be played by hundreds of audience members attending the event and awarded points based on their feedback.

Any tips to increase my chances at winning?
The game you make should neither be too complex nor should it be too simple. The game should be such that people enjoy playing it. You could display a poster or include a short tutorial in your game to help understand the rules of the game. You could also add an interesting storyline to enhance the appeal of your game.

Wow. This sounds exciting. Where do I sign up?
At the helpdesk and online. Do so before the 21st of September though. Thats the last date for registering your team.

 

Email:

aficionados@paanchajanya.com

Co-ordinators:

Staff Coordinator:  Prof. V. P. Gejji

Student Coordinators:
Aaditya J.C – 9739144490
Gautam Netalkar – 9663050508
Vinay Kadalagi – 7795597886