Micro-Hackathon: JavaScript Games

Special Speed Hack Event!

Tonight, rather than our usual presentations and code demos, we're inviting everyone at JavaScriptMN to bring a laptop and prepare to duke it out for laughs and glory at our first ever micro-hackathon.

The theme for our "Speed Hack" will be JavaScript Games. Build a text-based RPG in node. Build tic-tac-toe in the browser. Build a simple run/jump shooter with ImpactJS (http://impactjs.com/). Feel free to ideate and research/bookmark before the event. There are only two rules:

• Don't start writing code until 6:30 on Thursday (that means be realistic with scope)

• Be creative and have fun!

Code starts flying at 6:30. Pizza and beverages will be provided by Twilio (http://www.twilio.com), purveyors of fine SMS and voice calling APIs. Pencils down at 9pm. Hackers will then have ~180 seconds to demo their game. Attendees will vote on their favorite (can't vote for your own).

The game with the most votes will receive a Nexus 7 Android tablet, also furnished by Twilio.

What: Two Hour Speed Hack - JavaScript Games

Who: Youse guys

When: Last Thursday of the Month (Jan 31), doors open at 6:30pm

Where: Refactr

You'll not pay for your whole seat, but you'll only need THE EDGE.