The Great Canadian Appathon (GCA) is a 48-hour game design and development competition open to Canadian college and university students. Students attempt to design, develop and program a working mobile game within the restrictions of an annually changing game 'theme'. Individuals, or teams of up to four students, work for 48-hours in designated 'HUBS' set up at participating universities and colleges, to submit their games for a variety of prizes. A number of studios have been founded on the prize money won at the Great Canadian Appathon. This includes Edmonton based 1st place Team Masheen, and Bitshift Games.
Video The Great Canadian Appathon
Progress
Maps The Great Canadian Appathon
Judging criteria
All the submitted games by GCA participants will be evaluated by game development senior staff on criteria such as the degree of innovation, the fun and entertainment factor, the level of art and design polish as well as stability to determine the winners.
History
March 11th-March 13th 2011
September 30th-October 2nd 2011
September 28th-September 30th 2012
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