Level 1 // April 14 - May 23, 2026
SOFEA
GAMEATHON
A 4-Week Game Development Journey.
Build. Innovate. Showcase.
🏆 FINALISTS WILL SHOWCASE THEIR GAMES PUBLICLY AT UTM KUALA LUMPUR ON MAY 23, 2026
⏱️ FINAL SHOWCASE STARTS IN
SOFEA Gameathonis a 4-week game jam targeted at beginners and first-time developers. The goal? To encourage small, polished ideas.
★ WHAT TO EXPECT
3 Workshops+ Final Showcase Day!
Learn game development from scratch, build a playable prototype with your team, and showcase it publicly at UTM Kuala Lumpur on the final day.
LEVEL 3: TRAINING GROUNDS
CHOOSE YOUR SKILL TREE
Game Dev for Beginners!
// SpeakerMr. Marcus Tan & Mr. Yee I-Van
// Skill DropsScoping, game loops, mechanics, quick prototyping.
Pixel Art Mastery
// SpeakerMuhammad Naqib Shah
// Skill DropsArt direction, choosing pixel art, creating from scratch.
Intro to Unity Engine
// SpeakerDzarien Nadiera
// Skill DropsPlayable prototypes, scenes, player movement, interactions.
INSERT COIN
CHOOSE YOUR ENTRY
EARLY BIRD TEAM
Per Group (1-5 Members)
- ✓Gameathon Participation
- ✓All 3 Workshops Included
- ✓Game Showcase on Final Day
RM30 after 14 April.
WORKSHOPS ONLY (INDIVIDUAL)
Per Person
- ✓All 3 Workshops Included
- ✓May join/form team later
- ✓Certificate of participation
Perfect for learning without a team!
PARTICIPANT PACK
Optional Add-On
- ✓Official Gameathon Lanyard
- ✓Name Tag & Stickers
- ✓Breakfast on Final Showcase
Buy as an add-on during registration.
LEVEL 4: LOOT & LAWS
// HIGHSCORE LEADERBOARD //
▶ SCORING CRITERIA
- 1_CREATIVITY
Uniqueness of the concept.
- 2_ENJOYMENT
Overall fun and playability.
- 3_ARTWORK
Visual style and execution.
▶ GAME RULES
- ↓Team size is restricted to a maximum of 5 members.
- ↓The final build must be playable on a standard Windows PC (keyboard/mouse).
- ↓Content must be family friendly and suitable for a general audience.
- ↓Generative AI is allowed, but hand-crafted assets will receive priority scoring.
SYSTEM OVERRIDE:
VOTING COMMENCES SOON
LEVEL 5: QUEST LOG
YOUR ADVENTURE MAP
Opening Ceremony & Workshop 1
Theme Reveal! Location: Seminar Room 2, MJIIT, UTMKL.
Workshop 2
Pixel Art for Games. 3pm - 6pm at Sakura Room.
Workshop 3
Intro to Unity. 3pm - 6pm at BK22.
Final Ceremony & Showcase!
Finalists Playtesting, Pitching Workshop, and a Yosakoi Performance!