ZABAL Gamez Finals
Loops House
HackathonTwo weekly tasks, three tracks, then WaveWarZ battles crown a winner in each.
The August Finals of ZABAL Gamez, The ZAO's three-month build-a-thon. Everyone who submitted an open build in July is in.
Over two weeks, artists, builders, and creators each get a new weekly task to make and share. The top 2 in each track then go head-to-head in WaveWarZ battles to crown a winner per track.
Tracks
- Artist — musical / visual
- Builder — developer / technical
- Creator — media / distribution
Eligibility
Open to anyone who submitted an open build during July's open build month.
Format
- Week 1 — a weekly task per track: build it, share it.
- Week 2 — a new weekly task per track: build it, share it.
- Finale — the top 2 per track go into 3–5 WaveWarZ battles; one winner per track.
Dates are announced soon. Everything runs in August, fully online.
Prizes
A $500 USDC pool sponsored by The ZAO festivals team, tiered so every finalist who ships gets paid — plus a commemorative collectible for every finisher.
What you submit each week
That week's task deliverable: a title, a short pitch, a description, and a link — a live URL, repo, demo, video, or track.
Partners
The ZAO festivals team (prize pool) · Empire Builder · WaveWarZ (the battle finale) · loops.house (host & platform)
Follow along in the /zabal Farcaster channel.
Sponsor Tracks & Prizes
$0 Prize Pool
The ZAO
Mentors | Speakers | Judges
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join?
Anyone who submitted an open build during July's open build month — if you shipped in July, you're already in.
What are the tracks?
Artist (musical / visual), Builder (developer / technical), and Creator (media / distribution). You compete within one track.
What's the team size?
Up to 4 people per team, and solo entries are welcome.
What do I submit each week?
That week's task deliverable plus a public share: a title, a short pitch, a description, and a link (live URL, repo, demo, video, or track).
How is it judged?
Each weekly task is judged on the build and the share. The finale is decided by WaveWarZ battles between the top 2 of each track.
Is it virtual?
Yes — fully online.