Qwen Brainrot Hackathon: Physical Finals
The Physical Final is the culminating event of the Qwen Brainrot Hackathon. Shortlisted teams present their working prototypes on-site before a panel of judges and compete for prizes totalling $900 USD in Qwen API credits.
Saturday, 25 July 2026. Attendance is mandatory for shortlisted finalists. A finalist who does not present forfeits eligibility for the finals awards.
Event Details Official RulesThe Online Prelims closed on 19 July 2026 with 1,105 community votes cast across all 34 projects.
1,105Votes cast
34Projects
25Finalists
Slackémon
DsAi
135votes
2
Tung Tung Tung Hasur Verification Gate
Tungtungtunghasur
177votes
1
Tung Tung Talk
Tung Cube Sahur
124votes
3
| Rank | Project | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Brainrot Personality DisorderAshFan | 106 |
| 5 | I Died and Reincarnated into a Dating Sim as a Level 999 Sigma! : Brainrot Dating SimWin10 | 78 |
| 6 | Theraporkkopi pes | 71 |
| 7 | Kerusi Plastik™Fairway Finders | 58 |
| 8 | SKIBIDI METERApexPedas | 51 |
| 9 | Your Cat Knows BestParaneko | 42 |
| 10 | Menekan NekanSlebew | 39 |
| 11 | CookKawKaw< tungsahur /> | 34 |
| 12 | RockedINChinga | 29 |
| 13 | WakeMaxxingChat, are we cooked? | 28 |
| 14 | Tungbot 9000Mega Aura Monster | 27 |
| 15 | Brainrot OSM2AS | 21 |
| 16 | SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS76 | 13 |
| 17 | SahurHubT010NG | 12 |
| 18 | Sip n' Paint or SIP UR PAINT?!Vaishnavi | 10 |
| 19 | GirlfrenzyLo Siento Wilson | 8 |
| 20 | ALL IN: BRAINROTSMP | 7 |
| 21 | PoopularFlushFundMe | 5 |
| 22 | Brainrot OSWDstd::cryUnable to attend the finals. | 5 |
| 23 | overthinkWDAnggun97Unable to attend the finals. | 3 |
| 24 | WATERMELON SLAP JUDGE™Aba aba | 3 |
| 25 | TungTungCourtRODATELLO | 2 |
| All other teams did not advance | ||
| 26 | Tung Tung Tung Sahur pageTTT | 2 |
| 27 | TRIPLE-T: Tung Tung's Pothole TrustKearney Leith Julius | 2 |
| 28 | nothing TO-DO LISTLODEDYPER | 1 |
| 29 | PermitlahJaren Yap | 1 |
| 30 | Stick.rGG | 1 |
| 31 | Shadow of the Semester: Prepare to Fail EditionEthan | 1 |
| Disqualified | ||
| – | AI (Almost Intelligence)DQHoodResearchDepartmentDid not submit a 1:1 poster. | 4 |
| – | skibidirotDQsolahidrisDid not include the Qwen logo. | 3 |
| – | Tung Tung FitnessDQTROJANDid not submit a 1:1 poster. | 2 |
2. Venue
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | Xsolla Curine Academy Sdn Bhd |
| Address | L4-13, Mall INC, 3, Jalan Bangsar, KL Eco City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Date & time | Saturday, 25 July 2026. Doors open at 11:30 MYT (UTC+8); the event runs until 17:00 MYT. See the day-of timeline below for the full schedule. |
| By LRT | Exit Abdul Hukum LRT. Walk into the 7-Eleven, straight through and out the other side. Take the lift on the right to Level 4 (only one lift; you cannot miss it). |
| Parking | Park at KL Eco City Parcel "C". Look for signage that says Mercu 2 and park as close as you can to that area. Take the nearest lift to Level 4. |
| Lunch spots | No lunch is provided. Browse places to eat near the venue at lunch.damnitjoshua.workers.dev. |
3. Day-of Timeline
All times are Malaysia Time (MYT, UTC+8). The schedule is subject to minor adjustments on the day.
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Registration | Finalists check in at the door and confirm attendance. |
| 12:00 – 12:15 | Briefing | Welcome address, introduction of judges, and a quick overview of the day and the rules. |
| 12:15 – 14:15 | Build Window (2 hours) | Teams build their prototypes on-site. All code, hardware assembly, and integration must happen within this window. Pre-built work is not permitted. Teams may leave the venue at any time during the build session. No lunch will be provided. |
| 14:15 – 14:25 | Break (10 min) | A short break before the Pitch Session. Teams get their builds demo-ready. |
| 14:25 – 16:06 | Pitch Session (23 teams × 3 min + 1 min buffer, 10-min break at 15:13) | Teams take the stage in reverse prelims vote order (rank 25 first). Each team gets exactly three (3) minutes to pitch on stage; the one (1) minute buffer that follows is not included in the pitch time. Timekeeping is strictly enforced: ten (10) marks are deducted from the team's total score for every five (5) seconds over the three-minute limit. Full pitch order below. |
| 16:06 – 16:35 | Deliberation | Judges finalise scores against the rubric. Open networking while the results are compiled. |
| 16:35 – 17:00 | Awards & Closing | Winners are announced and prizes awarded, followed by photos and wrap-up. |
Pitch Format
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Order | Teams pitch on stage in reverse prelims vote order (rank 25 first). |
| Pitch time | Exactly three (3) minutes per team. The buffer below is not included in the pitch time. |
| Buffer | One (1) minute after each pitch, before the next team takes the stage. |
| Penalty | Ten (10) marks are deducted from the team's total score for every five (5) seconds over the three-minute pitch limit. |
Pitch Order
| No. | Time | Project | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14:25 – 14:28 | TungTungCourt | RODATELLO |
| 2 | 14:29 – 14:32 | WATERMELON SLAP JUDGE™ | Aba aba |
| 3 | 14:33 – 14:36 | Poopular | FlushFundMe |
| 4 | 14:37 – 14:40 | ALL IN: BRAINROT | SMP |
| 5 | 14:41 – 14:44 | Girlfrenzy | Lo Siento Wilson |
| 6 | 14:45 – 14:48 | Sip n' Paint or SIP UR PAINT?! | Vaishnavi |
| 7 | 14:49 – 14:52 | SahurHub | T010NG |
| 8 | 14:53 – 14:56 | SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS | 76 |
| 9 | 14:57 – 15:00 | Brainrot OS | M2AS |
| 10 | 15:01 – 15:04 | Tungbot 9000 | Mega Aura Monster |
| 11 | 15:05 – 15:08 | WakeMaxxing | Chat, are we cooked? |
| 12 | 15:09 – 15:12 | RockedIN | Chinga |
| Break · 15:13 – 15:23 | |||
| 13 | 15:23 – 15:26 | CookKawKaw | < tungsahur /> |
| 14 | 15:27 – 15:30 | Menekan Nekan | Slebew |
| 15 | 15:31 – 15:34 | Your Cat Knows Best | Paraneko |
| 16 | 15:35 – 15:38 | SKIBIDI METER | ApexPedas |
| 17 | 15:39 – 15:42 | Kerusi Plastik™ | Fairway Finders |
| 18 | 15:43 – 15:46 | Therapork | kopi pes |
| 19 | 15:47 – 15:50 | I Died and Reincarnated into a Dating Sim as a Level 999 Sigma! : Brainrot Dating Sim | Win10 |
| 20 | 15:51 – 15:54 | Brainrot Personality Disorder | AshFan |
| 21 | 15:55 – 15:58 | Tung Tung Talk | Tung Cube Sahur |
| 22 | 15:59 – 16:02 | Slackémon | DsAi |
| 23 | 16:03 – 16:06 | Tung Tung Tung Hasur Verification Gate | Tungtungtunghasur |
4. Judges
The Physical Final is scored by a panel of three (3) judges. Judges score each entry independently against the rubric in Section 6. In the event of a tie, the Head Judge's decision is final.
5. Finals Rules
The following rules govern the Physical Final. Breaches may result in disqualification at the discretion of the judges and organiser.
| No. | Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Build on-site | All code, hardware assembly, wiring, and integration must happen during the two (2) hour build window (12:15–14:15 MYT). Pre-built work brought to the venue is not permitted. An entry that is substantially built in advance will be disqualified. |
| 2 | Venue rules apply | Treat the venue, its staff, and fellow participants with respect at all times. Outside food and drinks are not permitted inside the venue. Follow all instructions from venue staff and the Organiser. |
| 3 | Qwen integration is mandatory | A Qwen model must perform genuine, demonstrable work within the build. The integration will be verified live during the demo. Trivial or non-functional integrations will score lower on the Qwen Integration Depth criterion. |
| 4 | Present a working prototype | Judging happens on stage during the Pitch Session. No slides are needed. Demo the functional build running live, talk the judges through it, and explain exactly how Qwen is used in your project. |
| 5 | Be ready for your slot | The Pitch Session runs from 14:25–16:06 MYT. Keep your build running and be ready to take the stage the moment your slot begins. |
| 6 | Timekeeping is enforced | Each team gets exactly three (3) minutes to pitch, followed by one (1) minute of buffer before the judges move on; the buffer is not included in the pitch time. Ten (10) marks are deducted from the team's total score for every five (5) seconds over the three-minute pitch limit. |
| 7 | Content rules apply | All entries must comply with the Content Rules (Section 5 of the Official Rules). Additionally, on-site builds must not pose a physical risk to attendees or the venue. Open flame, sharp or exposed objects, noxious fumes, live electrical hazards, or excessive noise are not permitted. |
| 8 | Attendance is mandatory | Shortlisted finalists must present on-site on 25 July 2026. A finalist who does not present forfeits eligibility for the finals awards. Remote participation is not accepted. |
| 9 | Judges' decisions are final | Scores are determined independently by each judge. In the event of a tie, the Head Judge's decision is final. Scores are not appealable. |
6. Judging Criteria
Shortlisted entries are scored by the judging panel against the weighted rubric below (total 100 points). Each of the three criteria is broken into sub-scores, marked separately and added together. The rubric, not community votes, determines the awards. Ties are broken by the higher Creativity & Originality score, then the higher Presentation & Showmanship score, then the higher Qwen Integration Depth score.
| Criterion | Sub-criterion | Points | What to look for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creativity & OriginalityThe 'useless but works' factor, and the heaviest-weighted criterion. Rewards a novel, absurd premise and an unexpected solution, not polish for its own sake. | Creativity | 20 | How inventive and unconventional the solution is. |
| Originality | 15 | How novel and unexpected the core idea is. | |
| Functionality | 15 | The build works as intended, however pointless the goal. | |
| Creativity & Originality subtotal | 50 | ||
| Presentation & ShowmanshipThe strength of the presentation: energy in delivery, a clear live demo, and controlled timing. | Delivery | 12 | Energy and conviction behind the premise. |
| Demoability | 10 | How clearly the build is demonstrated live. | |
| Timing | 8 | Pacing and flow of the presentation. | |
| Presentation & Showmanship subtotal | 30 | ||
| Qwen Integration DepthHow functionally and centrally a Qwen model powers the build. A model doing trivial work scores lower than one core to the function. | Functionality | 10 | How well the Qwen integration works and is demonstrated. |
| Centrality | 10 | How central the Qwen model is to the build. | |
| Qwen Integration Depth subtotal | 20 | ||
| Total | 100 | ||
7. Awards
Awards are determined at the Physical Final and awarded as Qwen API credits. Each placement is tied to a specific finals score.
| Placement | Award | Prize | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brainrot Champion | $500 USD in API credits | Highest combined finals score. |
| 2nd | Most Creative Qwen Integration | $300 USD in API credits | Highest Qwen Integration Depth score. |
| 3rd | Best Presentation | $100 USD in API credits | Highest Presentation & Showmanship score. |
8. Submissions
The following 34 entries were received during the Online Prelims. Tap any poster to view the project details.
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