Mena Space
Game Challenge
Beyond Earth Hackathon — building immersive space-themed game experiences with Unity & Unreal. Join 100+ creators, devs, and dreamers.
Hackathon Highlights
$2,000 Grand Prize
Top team wins $2,000 cash. Total pool exceeds $15K with engine licenses, cloud credits, and publishing offers.
Unity & Unreal Tracks
Build with full engine access and starter kits curated by Manzel.
Beyond Earth Theme
Design immersive space simulations, sci-fi worlds, or off-planet sandboxes.
100+ Builders
Devs, designers, 3D artists, and sound designers from across MENA.
24-Hour Format
One overnight sprint with hot meals and energy stations.
On-Site in Amman
A creative hub for the MENA tech & games community.
Manzel Technologies
14-Day Pre-Hackathon Bootcamp
Manzel Technologies runs an intensive 14-day technical bootcamp following the official Unreal Engine Academy curriculum and methodology. Get hands-on with UE5, level design, and space-sim workflows — taught by the same engineers building Manzel's simulation platforms.
Free for all registered hackathon participantsIn Collaboration With Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine Methodology
Learn directly through the official Unreal Engine methodology — a structured curriculum for mastering UE5. Hands-on workshops, guided project milestones, and mentorship from engine engineers walk you through real-time 3D creation the same way professional studios build space simulations and AAA experiences.
All participants receive UE5 starter kits and free Pro access during the eventReady to build beyond Earth?
Reserve your seat at the MENA Space Game Challenge. Solo applicants get matched into teams on-site.
Reserve your seat