# Platanus Hack 26 — Arcade Challenge (Caracas)

> The Arcade Challenge for the Caracas stop of the Platanus Hack 26 LATAM Tour: vibecode the coolest arcade game and win USDC.

**Event:** Platanus Hack 26 — Caracas
**Dates:** 23–25 October 2026
**Location:** Caracas, Venezuela
**Prize:** up to 300 USDC
**Page:** https://hack.platan.us/26/arcade/ve
**Games:** https://hack.platan.us/26/arcade?event=26-ve
**Starter repo:** https://github.com/platanus-hack/platanus-hack-26-venezuela-arcade

## What it is

The Arcade Challenge is a side challenge at Platanus Hack 26 Caracas. 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 USDC. 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-venezuela-arcade
- **Build and submit your game** by 21 October 2026 at 23:59 (Caracas, UTC−4).
- **Vote** until 23 October 2026 at 23:59 (Caracas, UTC−4).
- **Submit it** to the arcade so others can play it.
- **Vote** for your favorite games — the community decides the winner.

## Prize

- **Up to 300 USDC** for the best arcade game.

## Key links

- Arcade challenge: https://hack.platan.us/26/arcade/ve
- Play the games: https://hack.platan.us/26/arcade?event=26-ve
- Starter repo: https://github.com/platanus-hack/platanus-hack-26-venezuela-arcade
- Caracas stop: https://hack.platan.us/26-ve
- Tour overview: https://hack.platan.us/