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Android at Play: Android Game App Contest

We'd like to thank all the entrants for their submissions. They were spectacular! The contest has now ended. We look forward to announcing the winners shortly.

Got an idea for an amazing Android game? Create a new, NDK-based Android game app for Intel® architecture (IA) based devices, then write an article about it and you could win a $25,000 cash prize!

This Intel® sponsored contest runs for four months, from July 6th 2012 and ends November 6th 2012. There will be four prizes (one each month) of $1000 each, and a grand prize of $25,000.

Click on any entrant's submission and try their app in the emulator now!

Email us an article showcasing your app's code OR submit it directly to the site using our submission wizard.

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Judging

  • Submissions will be judged at the end of each month of the contest by The Code Project.
  • The grand prize will be judged by the Code Project and MVP panel selected by Code Project.
  • Judges will evaluate all eligible submissions on the following criteria: Prizes will be awarded based on how tightly an entry adheres to the conditions of entry, including: Focus and scope, overall quality, coherence, structure, and how well the app functions in the emulator.
  • Monthly votes and comments each submission receives on the Code Project website will be taken into account when choosing winners.

Winners

August Winner

Ash Cairo: 3D Cross-Platform 3rd Person Shooter - To Intel x86 Android

October Winner

Alex Saenko: R.O.O.T.S

Grand Prize Winner

Ashraf Samy Hegab: 3D Cross-Platform 3rd Person Shooter - To Intel x86 Android

Conditions of Entry | Current winners list





 
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GeneralRe: questionsstaffJamie Galindo31 Aug '12 - 5:59 
Hi there,
 
1. There is a word limit to an article, but you are unlikely to hit it. Worst case, we make it a 2 part article.
 
2. All articles are published and will remain on the site.
 
If there is anything else we can help with, please let us know.
 
Best of luck!
The Code Project Team
GeneralRe: questionsmemberMember 93857215 Sep '12 - 4:00 
Hm, if people win, they are probably OK with codes being published since they are already rewarded. However, for those who do not win, I think people would prefer keeping codes to themselves.
GeneralRe: questionsstaffSean Ewington5 Sep '12 - 7:54 
Hi Member 9385721,
 
CodeProject articles are all about helping other developers learn - that's deeply important to us.
 
We certainly appreciate your concerns, but our hope is that the chance at a $25,000 grand prize might assuage them.
Thanks,
Sean Ewington
The Code Project

GeneralRe: questionsmemberJyothikarthik_N13 Sep '12 - 19:31 
Member 9385721 wrote:
However, for those who do not win, I think people would prefer keeping codes to themselves.

 
More about sharing, than about winning!
 
Good luck!
JK

GeneralAny Language LimititationsmemberYusuf Uzun15 Aug '12 - 3:01 
Can we use tools which they can convert codes between languages such as mono for android or can we mix different libraries in our project (such as ndk, gtk).
Thank you...
GeneralRe: Any Language LimititationsadminChris Maunder19 Aug '12 - 7:38 
As long as it runs on Android and uses NDK you're good to go. Anything else that's added is up to you.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
 
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP

GeneralCreator Rightsmembertcfunk10 Aug '12 - 5:13 
Hello I am interested in entering the contest but I have some concerns about submitting full source code.
 
I know you go over it in the Terms and Conditions but I am not very good at parsing legal jargon.
 
Will you be distributing our source or compiled app in any way, or is it strictly for code review?
 
Thanks, and thanks for running such an awesome competition!
GeneralRe: Creator RightsadminChris Maunder19 Aug '12 - 7:37 
The competition works like all other competitions in that the goal is to, ultimately, allow other developers to learn from your code and article in order to allow them to get started in writing games.
 
Your article and code will be published on CodeProject.com like any other article.
 
I understand there may be certain proprietary pieces of code you don't wish to share, but we're assuming that a $25,000 grand prize will more than make up for any inconvenience you may face in writing code that doesn't use proprietary information you don't wish to share.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
 
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP

GeneralWhat about game assets?memberJH6431 Jul '12 - 8:37 
What about arts and sounds? Not that I'm planning a complex game but It will probably include some assets not authored by me, at least some pixel art and a background music. Some questions:
 
1- ¿Can the game include any loadable asset at all or all must be done by code?
2- ¿Must the assets be created by myself?
3- ¿Can use downloaded Creative Commons assets (pixel art, sounds) not authored by me?
GeneralRe: What about game assets?staffJamie Galindo2 Aug '12 - 11:01 
Hi there,
 
Please find the answers below:
 
1. We are okay with loadable assets
2. No, provided the below is met.
3. Yes, provided all of the assets either come from works supported by the Creative Commons license, or uses a license that does not conflict with any existing licenses that CodeProject supports, or has permission of the author of those assets provided those assets are not protected by licenses or terms not covered by CodeProject supported license or the attached Conditions of Entry.
 
I hope this is helpful.
 
Best of luck on your app submission!
The Code Project Team
GeneralHow many apps ?memberManoel Ramon28 Jul '12 - 7:50 
that's really cool.. how many apps I can submit ?
 
Regards!
GeneralRe: How many apps ?staffJamie Galindo31 Jul '12 - 7:17 
Hi Manoel,
 
You can submit more than one app if you like, but keep in mind that quality is part of the judging criteria.
 
We look forward to your submission(s) Smile | :)
 
Best of luck!
The Code Project Team
GeneralAbout the judge done monthly and enginesmemberManoel Ramon25 Jul '12 - 9:20 
Please, regarding the 1000US$ prizes you are saying end of the month.. but when specifically ? now it is 25 July.. If I submit now do I still have chance to receive the prize this month ?
 
Another question, may I use open source engines like andengine ?
GeneralRe: About the judge done monthly and enginesstaffJamie Galindo25 Jul '12 - 10:41 
Hi Manoel,
 
Thank you for your inquiry.
The deadline for the monthly prizes will be on the 6th of each month. If you submit now you will still be eligible for the July monthly prize Smile | :)
 
As long as the engine you're using (and app) work on the intel emulator (see link to emulator under Resources You'll Need) then you are free to use that engine.
 
Please let us know if you have further questions.
 
Best of luck!
The Code Project Team
GeneralRe: About the judge done monthly and enginesmemberrafah.so31 Jul '12 - 18:19 
The rules say that the game should be based on NDK, but andengine is java. Is it okay to use engines that do not use NDK?
GeneralRe: About the judge done monthly and enginesmemberrafah.oliveira2 Aug '12 - 3:54 
could someone help me? because NDK is C++, but you said that we can use andengine, but andegine is Java. So, the only restriction it´s to work in the intel emulator?
GeneralRe: About the judge done monthly and enginesstaffJamie Galindo2 Aug '12 - 10:45 
Hi Rafah,
 
I'm inclined to say that as long as the engine and app can run in the Intel emulator, then it's okay, but I'm just waiting for confirmation on that before I give you a definitive answer.
 
Stay tuned Smile | :)
 
Best,
The Code Project Team
GeneralRe: About the judge done monthly and enginesstaffJamie Galindo2 Aug '12 - 11:02 
Hi Rafah,
 
I have confirmed that you can use andengine as long as the engine and app work in the Intel emulator, but the app cannot be a dalvik app.
 
Best of luck,
The Code Project Team
QuestionQuestionmemberbgaldames19 Jul '12 - 9:25 
Is this solo or team effort?
AnswerRe: QuestionstaffJamie Galindo20 Jul '12 - 3:57 
Hi bgaldames,
 
You may work in a team, but please be advised that you can only submit one app per team and the prize will be shared in the event that you win.
 
I hope this helps.
 
Best of luck!
The Code Project Team
GeneralGame Enginesmemberprchakal18 Jul '12 - 8:29 
Can i use some game engines like AndEngine and Cocos2d-X ?
GeneralRe: Game EnginesstaffJamie Galindo19 Jul '12 - 11:37 
Hi prchakal,
 
I am looking into this for you and will get back to you as soon as I am able.
 
Best,
The Code Project Team

GeneralRe: Game Engines (Any update on this?)memberdanishgoel31 Jul '12 - 5:31 
Any news on this. Using an engine like cocos2d-x really opens cross-platform prospects for the game, and certainly eases development.
GeneralRe: Game Engines (Any update on this?)staffJamie Galindo31 Jul '12 - 5:38 
Hi there,
 
My apologies, yes, as long as the engine you're using (and app) work in the intel emulator (see link to the emulator under Resources You'll Need) then you are free to use that engine.
 
Please let us know if you have further questions.
 
Best,
The Code Project Team
Generali'm confusedmemberYureckey16 Jul '12 - 20:33 
It's not clear for me - what is more important in this contest - game itself or article about game development with intel emulator?

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