MATLAB One-Button Game Contest Mini Hack

Build a game using only one button to play.

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November 2, 2026

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How to Play

Build a game using only one button to play.

Each entry must contain MATLAB code
Using AI is optional but encouraged
Create tips & tricks posts in the Discussions area to share your knowledge

Prizes

Grand Prizes

MathWorks judges will hand-pick 3 participants as grand-prize winners for game creativity and tips & tricks post quality. Each will receive an Amazon gift card:

1st place: $300
2nd place: $200
3rd place: $100

Most Played Award

Top 10 Authors on the most-played games leaderboard will each get a $50 Amazon gift card.

Note: You must create at least one tips & tricks post to be qualified for the Most Played Award.

Weekly Prizes

Each week, MathWorks will give out 5 MathWorks T-shirts or socks to authors who create a game.
Each week, MathWorks will give out 5 MathWorks T-shirts or socks to participants who play a game.

Virtual Badges

Participants who submit a game that meets contest rules will earn a One-button Game badge.

Note: MathWorks staff can participate in the contests but are not eligible for prizes except for the virtual badge.

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