JetBrains announces a new challenge this October for the JetBrains Academy community. To participate, learners must complete the Build a Game With an AI Coding Agent course, then customize the game with their own ideas and submit the project for a chance to win prizes. The challenge rules are set out on the JetBrains Discord server, where submissions will be received and voting will take place.
- Complete the Build a Game With an AI Coding Agent course.
- Add new features or improvements to your game.
- Submit your project via the Discord server; rules are available there.
- Creativity and originality are encouraged.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Participants begin by taking the specified course and then extend the game with features of their choice. The process allows adding levels, enemies, gameplay mechanics, visuals, or other enhancements to make the game unique. TechStaged has also covered Vercel AI SDK HarnessAgent Connects Claude Code, Codex, and Pi Behind One Interface.
- Complete the AI Coding Agent course to join.
- Customize with new features or improvements.
- Submit the project on Discord during the submission window.
TIMELINE AND SUBMISSION WINDOWS
The challenge starts on October 12, with the clock at 8:00 am UTC (10:00 am CEST). Submissions and community voting open on October 19. The deadline for submissions is October 23 at 9:00 am UTC (11:00 am CEST).
- October 12, 8:00 am UTC: Challenge begins.
- October 19, 8:00 am UTC: Submissions and community voting open.
- October 23, 9:00 am UTC: Submissions close.
PRIZES AND JUDGING CRITERIA
Winners will be determined through two channels: community voting and a JetBrains jury. Community members vote by reacting to submissions in the Discord channel, while the JetBrains jury reviews all entries for creativity, originality, gameplay, and player experience. There are four JetBrains Jury Awards of $50 each. Prizes are issued as digital gift cards.
- 4 × $50 – JetBrains Jury Awards for standout projects.
- Prizes issued as digital gift cards.
- Winners decided by both community voting and JetBrains jury.
ACCESS, TOOLS, AND NEXT STEPS
Participants can start building with free access to Junie Lite via JetBrains Air inside the IDE. The platform supports switching to other AI models or subscriptions if a participant needs more power, and an early participant bonus is available in the program. Initiation in JetBrains Air requires a JetBrains account.
Full challenge rules and submission details are published on the JetBrains Discord server; joining the server also provides access to the course and community voting infrastructure.
- Junie Lite via JetBrains Air is free to start (within JetBrains account terms).
- You can switch to additional AI models or your own subscription as needed.
- Early participant bonus available.
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- Developer Tools articles
SOURCES
- The JetBrains Blog: Build Your Game Challenge: Join in and Compete for Prizes Published · Primary source
