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We have migrated -> https://itch.io/jam/hackeroos-spooky-reddit-game-jam

Judging Panel

Kasey Robinson
Founder of Hackeroos Pty Ltd with 10 years of experience in User Experience Design, AI Engineering, and community management. Launched Hackeroos in May 2025 to bring the dynamic U.S. hackathon culture to Australia, starting globally to build awareness and momentum. Her judging specialty is great with immersive design, technical, and overall impact.​

Tejas Pravinbhai Patel - Software Development Engineer at Amazon who has hosted and judged multiple internal hackathons focused on AI, innovation, and scalable systems. He also serves with a research review team that evaluates technical papers for originality and impact. He brings a structured technical approach to judging, emphasizing creativity, functionality, and user experience.

Kingston KuanSoftware Development Engineer at Jane Street, a leading global finance and technology firm, with prior experience at TikTok and Verkada. Kingston combines expertise in high-performance systems, consumer-scale platforms, and enterprise technology. As Valedictorian of the National University of Singapore’s Computer Engineering Class of 2023, he brings deep passion for excellence to the judging panel.

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Prizes

1 non-cash prize
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2 winners

So far, ElevenLabs AI credits & the Reddit Developer Fund, with more collaborators to come!

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Judges

Kasey Robinson

Kasey Robinson
Founder - Hackeroos Pty Ltd

Tejas Pravinbhai Patel

Tejas Pravinbhai Patel
Software Development Engineer - Amazon

Kingston Kuan

Kingston Kuan
Software Development Engineer - Jane Street

Judging Criteria

  • Spooky Experience (30%)
    How well the visuals, story, and audio combine to create a spooky mood, whether spooky-cute or spooky-scary.
  • Audio & Immersion (25%)
    Creative and purposeful use of ElevenLabs audio (music, SFX, or dialogue) that enhances gameplay without distracting.
  • Gameplay & Technical Quality (25%)
    Fun factor, smooth flow, stability, and working controls/accessibility in WebView.
  • Creativity & Innovation (20%)
    Original concept, surprising features, or clever use of Reddit APIs/Devvit/ElevenLabs.

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