# Platanus Hack 26 — Arcade Challenge (Buenos Aires) ft. Paisanos

> The Arcade Challenge for the Buenos Aires stop of the Platanus Hack 26 LATAM Tour: vibecode the coolest arcade game and win BTC. Presented with Paisanos.

**Event:** Platanus Hack 26 — Buenos Aires
**Dates:** 8–10 May 2026
**Location:** Buenos Aires, Argentina
**Prize:** up to 300 USD in BTC
**Page:** https://hack.platan.us/26/arcade/ar
**Games:** https://hack.platan.us/26/arcade?event=26-ar
**Starter repo:** https://github.com/platanus-hack/platanus-hack-26-argentina-arcade

## What it is

The Arcade Challenge is a side challenge at Platanus Hack 26 Buenos Aires, presented with Paisanos. Vibecode the coolest arcade game you can, ship it to the arcade, and let the other hackers play and vote. The best game wins up to 300 USD in BTC. Organized by [Platanus](https://platan.us), a LATAM startup accelerator, as part of the Platanus Hack 26 LATAM Tour.

## How it works

- **Fork the starter repo** — https://github.com/platanus-hack/platanus-hack-26-argentina-arcade
- **Build your game** during the hackathon (8–10 May 2026).
- **Submit it** to the arcade so others can play it.
- **Vote** for your favorite games — the community decides the winner.

## Prize

- **Up to 300 USD in BTC** for the best arcade game.

## Key links

- Arcade challenge: https://hack.platan.us/26/arcade/ar
- Play the games: https://hack.platan.us/26/arcade?event=26-ar
- Starter repo: https://github.com/platanus-hack/platanus-hack-26-argentina-arcade
- Buenos Aires stop: https://hack.platan.us/26-ar
- Tour overview: https://hack.platan.us/