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Build a game in one weekend.

Build a game in one weekend.

Last Year

Event Agenda

View Games

TBD
2027

Constructor University Bremen, Germany

Constructor University Bremen, Germany

Constructor University Bremen, Germany

Constructor University Bremen, Germany

Constructor University Bremen, Germany

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Check out last year's incredible WINNERS!

You can play their submissions as well as the other submissions over on itch.io!

Check out last year's incredible WINNERS!

Check out last year's incredible WINNERS!

You can play their submissions as well as the other submissions over on itch.io!

You can play their submissions as well as the other submissions over on itch.io!

Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten:
The Road To Bremen

Team members: Alikhan Samat, Timofei Vasilchuk, Huseyn Bakir Amirli, Nazar Malakhov, Dmitrii Chuikin, Toghrul Namazli


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Iron Rush

Team members: Nikoloz Gogorishvili, Giorgi Trapaidze, Temo Benidze, Vitor Furiato Barrach, Data Katamadze, Nikoloz Beruashvili



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Fatal Tarot

Team members: Tajwar Ali, Basma Salim, Sonam Tobden, Hamza Ismail, Cristian Malus, Denis-Serban-Matei Rosu



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Iron Rush

Team members: Nikoloz Gogorishvili, Giorgi Trapaidze, Temo Benidze, Vitor Furiato Barrach, Data Katamadze, Nikoloz Beruashvili


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Fatal Tarot

Team members: Tajwar Ali, Basma Salim, Sonam Tobden, Hamza Ismail, Cristian Malus, Denis-Serban-Matei Rosu


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WHAT

What Is

PRESS PLAY

?

Press Play is a student-led game dev hackathon where designers, developers, artists, and storytellers form teams and build a playable videgame in 2 days.

Press Play 2027 is hosted by DCS (Digital Creation Society), a student club at Constructor University

After last year's edition (hosted in collaboration with the Google Developer Group), DCS is excited to bring back this event for all gamers and game-makers on campus!

WHY

WHY

Why Join

What if you win

PRESS PLAY

?

Last year, we offered 3 types of prizes for the 3 winning teams. Stay tuned for this year's prizes!

1st Place: Meta Quest 3S

2nd Place: GoPro HERO

3rd Place: Wacom Intuos Medium Black

WHO

WHO

Is

PRESS PLAY

For You?

Is

PRESS PLAY

For You?

PRESS PLAY is specifically for you if you are:
• A developer who wants to build cool things quickly
• A designer or artist who wants to see ideas to come to life
• A writer or storyteller

You don’t have to be certain about where your role falls.

PRESS PLAY is still for you if you are:
• an enthusiastic creative/gamer, curious about game development
• a complete beginner who wants a “first real project” moment

Gamers, creators, and builders looking for a fun challenge belong here.

WHY

WHY

Who Are Your Hosts

Who is Your Host for

for

PRESS PLAY

?

?

DCS,The Digital Creation Society,
is a community for creative and tech-minded builders at Constructor University Bremen.

ROLES

ROLES

Choose your role for

PRESS PLAY

Designer

Artist

Engineer

What you do:

Define how the game works and feels. Shape the experience, rules, & flow for the player. Specify and balance mechanics, progression levels, environment, pacing, and overall player experience. • story • theme • world • quests • levels • flow • player experience •

Designer

Artist

Engineer

What you do:

Define how the game works and feels. Shape the experience, rules, & flow for the player. Specify and balance mechanics, progression levels, environment, pacing, and overall player experience. • story • theme • world • quests • levels • flow • player experience •

Designer

Artist

Engineer

What you do:

Define how the game works and feels. Shape the experience, rules, & flow for the player. Specify and balance mechanics, progression levels, environment, pacing, and overall player experience. • story • theme • world • quests • levels • flow • player experience •

FAQ

FAQ

Important Details

Before Attending

PRESS PLAY

How can I register for PRESS PLAY?

To register, simply visit our event website and complete the registration form. Once submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your ticket and event details. Early registration is recommended to secure your spot.

How can I become a sponsor or exhibitor at the event?

To explore sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities, please visit the "Sponsorship" section on our website. Fill out the inquiry form, and our team will get back to you with detailed information about packages and benefits.

What tools can I use?

Do I need experience?

Will there be opportunities for networking at the summit?

Can I work solo?

Will there be food?

Where will PRESS PLAY happen?

List of Free Resources

List of Free Resources

Register Today

Register Today

Secure Your Spot Today

PRESS PLAY 2026

Participation Ticket

Sign up to participate in Constructor University's favorite Game Development Hackathon.
Get access to:

Networking opportunities with industry professionals

A prize pool worth €5000

Official PRESS PLAY merch

Thank you for Joining! Good luck <3

Participation Ticket

Sign up to participate in Constructor University's favorite Game Development Hackathon.
Get access to:

Networking opportunities with industry professionals

A prize pool worth €5000

Official PRESS PLAY merch

Thank you for Joining! Good luck <3