• Event Dates: 19–20 November 2026.

• Registration Deadline: 15 November 2026.

• The event will take place at Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management (DSATM).

• Participants must complete the development within the 30-hour build window.

• Open to UG and PG students from recognized educational institutions.

• A valid college ID card is mandatory and must be carried throughout the event.

• Each team must consist of 2–4 members.

• Cross-college teams are allowed.

• Each team must appoint one Team Lead as the primary point of contact.

• No team member changes are permitted after registration closes, except in documented emergencies with organizer approval.

• Teams must build their game entirely within the 30-hour development window.

• The game theme will be announced during the event kickoff.

• Open-source libraries, game engines (Unity, Godot, etc.), and asset packs are permitted.

• The core strategic mechanic must be developed during the event.

• Pre-built games or externally developed core mechanics are strictly prohibited.

• All external assets used must be properly credited.

• Teams must submit:

  1. A playable game build or physical prototype.

  2. A one-page game design note.

  3. A 3-minute Demo Expo presentation.

• Teams must be ready to explain or modify their game during the judging process.

Projects will be evaluated based on:

• Strategic Fidelity

• Playability

• Emergent Strategy

• Polish

The judging panel will consist of faculty and sponsor representatives. Evaluation weightages will be shared before the event, and the panel's decision will be final.

• All participants must maintain discipline and respect fellow participants, organizers, mentors, and judges.

• Harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.

• Alcohol, tobacco, and prohibited substances are strictly forbidden.

• Violations may result in immediate removal from the event without a registration fee refund.

Teams may be disqualified for:

• Plagiarism or collusion.

• Submitting pre-built solutions or externally developed core game mechanics.

• Violating the event's code of conduct.

• Missing submission deadlines without prior approval.

• Providing false registration details.

• Only registered Pixel Forge teams may stay on the premises overnight.

• An attendance log and security desk will be maintained.

• One dinner and one night snack will be provided.

• Power outlets and Wi-Fi will be available. Participants must bring their own laptops, chargers, and required hardware.

The intellectual property rights of the games developed will remain with the respective teams. Organizers and sponsors may showcase the games for event promotion.

By registering for Pixel Forge, all participants agree to follow the above rules and regulations.