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Minefesto: Manifest the unbuilt

36 hours of building!

SEASON 1 · OFFLINE HACKATHON

Spawn in with an idea. Respawn with a product.

A 36-hour, in-person build quest for students who make things. Pick a biome, form a party of 2–4, and craft something real — block by block.

World opens: dates revealing soonSpawn point: venue revealing soonParty: 2–4 playersFood: All meals on us

Psst! Press 1–9 to fast-travel between layers.

Scroll to dig · press T for commands
Y 48 Topsoil · The crafting table

What is Minefesto?

Minefesto is a 36-hour, in-person hackathon where student builders, designers and tinkerers team up to turn raw ideas into working prototypes.

Mentors on call, meals all day, swag, late-night side quests — and a crowd that actually ships.

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36 hoursof build time
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6 biomestracks to explore
Loot pool: revealing soon
Crafting Recipe · Prototype
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Hover the ingredients · click the output to craft

Y 32 Stone · Tracks

Select your biome

6 tracks, one world. Build where your idea belongs — or wander the Open World.

Arcane LibraryTrack 01 · AI / ML · tentativeEnchant software with intelligence — agents, copilots, vision and voice.
Prize: TBA
Circuit CavesTrack 02 · Hardware / IoT · tentativeSensors, boards and bots that leave the screen and touch the real world.
Prize: TBA
Ember ForgeTrack 03 · FinTech / Web3 · tentativeMoney, markets and trust — re-forged for the next billion users.
Prize: TBA
Verdant WildsTrack 04 · Climate · tentativeTools for a cooler planet: energy, waste, water, farms and cities.
Prize: TBA
Village SquareTrack 05 · Health & Education · tentativeBuild for people — care, learning, accessibility and community.
Prize: TBA
Open WorldTrack 06 · Open Innovation · tentativeNo rails. If it solves a real problem and you can demo it, it belongs here.
Prize: TBA
Enter Arcane LibraryTrack rules

Track names and themes are tentative — the final list drops with sponsor confirmations.

Y 16 Ore veins · Timeline

The quest log

From application to loot drop. Gold frames are done; dates unlock as we lock them in.

Quest Log Season 1

  1. Join the server

    Register your party on Devfolio.

    TBA

  2. Prove your worth

    Shortlisting round. Watch your inbox.

    TBA

  3. Claim your pass

    RSVP, pick a tee size, get your QR.

    TBA

  4. Spawn in

    Check-in, swag & T-shirt at the gate.

    Day 1

  5. Build

    36 hours of hacking, mentors on call.

    Day 1–2

  6. Boss fight

    Demos to judges. Show, don't tell.

    Day 2

  7. Loot drop

    Awards, photos, closing ceremony.

    Day 2
Y 0 Lush caves · Schedule

One day/night cycle

Tentative run-of-show. Every meal is claimed with your Player Pass QR — no coupons, no queues for paperwork.

Day 1

Page 1 of 2

Sunrise → midnight

Spawn & check-inScan QR · collect tee & swag
[Swag]
BreakfastMain hall
[Meal]
Opening ceremonyRules, biomes, sponsors
[Talk]
Hacking beginsThe clock starts
[Build]
LunchScan to claim
[Meal]
Mentor round 1Book a slot on Discord
[Talk]
Evening snacksChai + snacks
[Meal]
DinnerScan to claim
[Meal]
Side quest: night gamesOptional, very loud
[Fun]

Day 2

Page 2 of 2

Midnight → loot

Midnight snackThe legendary 1:30 AM maggi
[Meal]
Mentor round 2Last checkpoint before freeze
[Talk]
BreakfastScan to claim
[Meal]
Code freezeSubmit on Devfolio
[Build]
Demos & judgingBoss fight
[Talk]
LunchScan to claim
[Meal]
Awards & closingLoot drop + photos
[Fun]
Y −16 Geode · Player Pass

Your inventory, in your pocket

Every accepted player gets a Player Pass with a unique QR. Flash it at check-in, meal counters and the swag desk — volunteers scan, your inventory updates live. No paper coupons, no double-dipping.

Inventory What every player gets
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Step 1Get acceptedApply on Devfolio. We import accepted players.
Step 2Log inSame email → one-time code. Your pass is ready.
Step 3Scan & claimShow the QR. Meals and swag tick off instantly.
Y −32 Mineshaft · Prizes

The loot chest

Amounts are still enchanted. They decode the day sponsors sign.

Loot Chest Hover an item
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Epic · 1st place

Diamond tier

  • Biggest cash prize
  • Diamond trophy + premium swag
  • Fast-track interviews (TBA)
₹revealing soon
Rare · 2nd place

Gold tier

  • Cash prize
  • Gold trophy + goodies
  • Sponsor perks
₹revealing soon
Uncommon · 3rd place

Iron tier

  • Cash prize
  • Iron trophy + goodies
  • Sponsor perks
₹revealing soon
Track loot · ×6

Biome prizes

  • Best build in every track wins its own loot
  • Sponsored by track partners
per track
Common · everyone

Every player loots

  • Season tee
  • Swag kit
  • Certificate
  • Every meal for 36 hours
guaranteed
Y −44 Emerald vein · Sponsors

The trading hall

Partner slots are open. Trade brand reach for 36 hours with the sharpest student builders around.

Trades Pick a tier
1 slot

Title partner

Your logo here
You give
  • The main prize pool
  • Keynote or workshop
  • Mentors for 36 hours
You get
  • “Minefesto, powered by you”
  • Largest logo on site, tees and stage
  • Judging seat + résumé book
Get the sponsor deck

Emerald prices are just for fun — real numbers are in the deck.

Y −52 Ancient city · Judges & mentors

The guild

Judges and mentors join the server one by one. Want a seat? Mentor with us.

Unknown player · JudgeJudging the boss fight · Day 2Unlocking soon — could be you
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Unknown player · JudgeJudging the boss fight · Day 2Unlocking soon — could be you
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Unknown player · JudgeJudging the boss fight · Day 2Unlocking soon — could be you
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Unknown player · MentorMentor rounds · Day 1 + Day 2Unlocking soon — could be you
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Unknown player · MentorMentor rounds · Day 1 + Day 2Unlocking soon — could be you
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Unknown player · MentorMentor rounds · Day 1 + Day 2Unlocking soon — could be you
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Y −56 Base camp · Organisers

The crew

The students running the server, grouped by team. Stuck at the venue? Any of them can help.

Minefesto crew · 13 online

[Core]3

  • Organiser nameLead organiser
  • Organiser nameCo-lead
  • Organiser nameOperations

[Tech]2

  • Organiser nameWebsite & Player Pass
  • Organiser nameScanner & infra

[Design]2

  • Organiser nameBrand & web design
  • Organiser nameGraphics & swag

[Partnerships]2

  • Organiser nameSponsorship lead
  • Organiser namePartner relations

[Outreach]2

  • Organiser nameSocial media
  • Organiser nameCampus outreach

[Logistics]2

  • Organiser nameVenue & food
  • Organiser nameVolunteers

Want to help run it? Volunteer sign-ups open with the season.

Y −60 Bedrock · FAQ

Hit bedrock? Ask away.

Can't find it here? The Discord has humans.

Still stuck?

Ping the organisers in #help — median reply under 10 minutes during the season.

Open Discord
Who can apply?

Any college student (UG/PG) with a valid ID. Designers, devs, hardware tinkerers and product folks all welcome — first-timers too.

Does it cost anything?

No. Registration, food, swag and the venue are free for accepted players.

How big can my party be?

2 to 4 players. Solo? Apply anyway — we run a team-matching channel on Discord.

When and where is it?

Dates and venue are being locked in right now. They'll appear here (and on Discord) the moment they're confirmed.

How do meals and swag work?

Accepted players log in with their Devfolio email and get a Player Pass with a unique QR. Volunteers scan it at each counter — one claim per meal, no paper coupons.

Can we use existing code?

Open-source libraries, APIs and templates: yes. Pre-built projects: no. Build during the 36 hours.

What should I bring?

Laptop, charger, college ID, a water bottle and something warm for the night. We handle the rest.

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