[Case 05]
Designed a Logic Game Tournament System for Hackathon Participants
Education / Hackathon
Hackathon Logic Game Tournament System
Designing a Gamified System to Foster Teamwork and Competition
[Project Overview]
This project was developed as part of Hack the Valley 2024, a university hackathon with over 700 participants. Our team designed a logic-based guessing game combined with a tournament ranking system to encourage collaboration and friendly competition among attendees.
[Problem Statement]
During Hack the Valley 2024, over 700 students participated in activities, but many struggled to stay engaged outside of their main projects. The event lacked a structured way to encourage collaboration and interaction among attendees. Without a common platform for casual competition, participants often missed opportunities to connect, build teamwork, and take breaks in an engaging way.
[Industry]
Education / Hackathon
[My Role]
System Designer & Research Contributor
[Platforms]
Conceptual Web System
[Timeline]
October 2024 – December 2024
[Process]
[01] Research & Context
Reviewed Hack the Valley 2024 setup with 750+ students.
Identified lack of casual, structured activities to boost engagement.
Studied common logic games and tournament systems for adaptation.
[02] Insights
Participants needed a quick, fun break during the event.
Competition encouraged teamwork and repeated play.
A clear leaderboard motivated ongoing engagement.
[03 System Design]
Developed a logic-based number guessing game using feedback rules.
Designed individual and team leaderboards with scoring mechanics.
Defined system requirements: scalability, usability, accessibility.
[04] Testing & Validation
Simulated guessing strategies to ensure fairness and efficiency.
Used UML activity diagrams to validate tournament flows.
Refined scoring rules and elimination brackets for balance.
[Outcome]
Increased engagement during the hackathon
Supported up to 800 participants with real-time leaderboard
Strengthened teamwork through combined individual and team competition
[Key Learnings]
Clear rules drive engagement
Participants were more motivated when feedback and scoring were transparent.
Scalability is essential
Designing for up to 800 players highlighted the importance of efficient algorithms and data structures.
Collaboration adds value
Combining individual and team leaderboards encouraged both competition and teamwork.