Dr. Dobbs Challenge Silverlight Game Contest
I received this note about the Dr. Dobbs Challenge, surprised I hadn't heard about it before, or if I did it slipped my mind.
In addition to weekly and monthly prizes for the creative in-game level submissions, the first big deadline is approaching for best overall conversion. $1,000 will be awarded to the best game that is submitted by April 6 (Monday).
Developers can download the source code here: http://dobbschallenge2.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=29
We welcome creative and innovative games using Silverlight – users can change gameplay mechanics, edit levels, switch graphics, and add code & art to completely modify the look, feel and theme of the game. All details on DobbsChallenge2.com.
Some nice prizes, and the original game you're modding is not bad either. As long as you start with their code as a base and keep the visual studio logos in it, it sounds like you can do whatever you want with it. There are a few categories, the one button challenge seems pretty interesting. You have until June 12 on most of the prize categories. Good luck!