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SOFTEK<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Category: <\/strong>Senior<\/p>\n

Topic: Civic Hero: Save Your City<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date: 14th<\/sup> October, 2026
\nTiming: 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Event Description<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

SOFTEK is more than a coding challenge\u2014it is a call to action. Design with purpose. Code with compassion. Be the Civic Hero your city needs. This event invites students to design and develop an original computer game that addresses real-world civic challenges such as traffic safety, pollution control, waste management, cyber safety, emergency response or water conservation.<\/p>\n

Through interactive gameplay and thoughtful design, participants will demonstrate how technology can educate, inspire and empower citizens to build smarter, safer and more responsible communities.<\/p>\n

SOFTEK celebrates Digital Humanity<\/strong> by reminding us that when technology is guided by empathy and responsibility, it becomes a powerful force for social good. Let your game not just entertain\u2014let it enlighten too.<\/p>\n

Rules and Regulations<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
    \n
  1. Each team will be represented by 2 participants<\/strong> from the Senior Category.<\/li>\n
  2. The team must design a game based on a real civic or social issue, such as:\n
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    • Traffic Safety<\/li>\n
    • Waste Management<\/li>\n
    • Pollution Control<\/li>\n
    • Emergency Response<\/li>\n
    • Cyber Safety<\/li>\n
    • Water Conservation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • The game must promote positive behaviour, awareness and ethical values.<\/li>\n
    • Students may use any programming platform or language, including Python, Java, JavaScript, Scratch, C#, or Unity.<\/li>\n
    • All code must be original. Plagiarism will lead to disqualification.<\/li>\n
    • Internet access will not be permitted during the demonstration or evaluation.<\/li>\n
    • Content must be appropriate\u2014no violent, political, abusive or offensive material will be allowed.<\/li>\n
    • The game must be fully developed before the event. No last-minute changes will be be permitted.<\/li>\n
    • Teams must submit their complete project in a single ZIP folder on a pen drive at the time of registration.<\/li>\n
    • Participants must bring their own fully charged laptop, along with chargers and any necessary peripherals.<\/li>\n
    • Each team will get a maximum of 10 minutes<\/strong> to demonstrate their project.<\/li>\n
    • The game must run offline and be fully functional.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Matrix for Judgement<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Criteria<\/strong><\/td>\nMarks<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Creativity & Game Design<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Programming Logic<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Relevance to Civic Issue<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      User Interface & User Experience<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Documentation & Presentation<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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