How we roll.
Till the hacking ends.
Hack on!
Completely free.
Oh and did we mention free food and swag as well?
Build something awesome.
We don't do problem statements. Build something revolutionary, or something useless. It's up to you!
Open to all students.
From primary school to graduate studies. Prospective students are welcome too!
Team up. Or go solo.
Form teams of 1 to 4 members after your individual registration is accepted.
2024's hits.
Not sure what to build? Get inspired by some of our favourite hacks from Hack&Roll 2024!
The Furious of Sign Racer
It's like Typeracer, but your fingers do more than just keyboard mashing. Race against time by signing the words with your hands!
BrainRot Plus
Turn your boring study material into addictive TikTok-style reels. Fight brain rot with brain rot!
Cod Captcha
We've turned internet browsing into an endless chain of ridiculous CAPTCHAs, complete with Where's Waldo and awkward webcam staring contests.
Zoom Boxing
Get even with your friends in a boxing match over zoom.
Prizes.
Top 8* Teams
Apple Airpods Pro
*(at least 👀)
Best Polyglot Hack*
Keychron K15 Max (Alice Layout)
* For hacks written in unique programming languages, or a ridiculously large number of programming languages. The wilder the better!
Most Entertaining Hack
Arduboy FX Special Edition
Most Beautiful Hack
AKASO EK7000 Action Camera
Best Pre-University Hack*
Trezor Safe 3
* Only for teams fully made up of pre-university members (Primary/Secondary/JC/Poly/NSFs)
Quacker's Commendations
shhh... it's a secret!
Most Annoying Hack
CLOCKY Runaway Alarm Clock On Wheels
Most Overengineered Hack
Jisulife Ultra1 Portable Handheld Fan
Most Awesomely Useless Hack
Stack Overflow The Key V2 Macropad
Most Socially Useful Hack
Oral-B Pro 2000 Electric Toothbrush
Best Freshmen Hack*
JBL Clip 5
* Only for teams fully made up of freshmen
Best Hardware Hack
Chameleon Ultra Development Kit
Best Beginner Hack*
ASUS ZenScreen 15.6" Portable Monitor
* Only for teams fully made up of first-time hackathon participants
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Every member of the winning team will each receive one of the listed prizes.
FAQs.
I've submitted the registration form. What's the next step?
Your registration will be reviewed by a member of our team soon. As Hack&Roll receives many applications every year, we are unfortunately unable to accept all sign-ups. We will review all applications and notify you by email of the outcome of your registration.
After registering, where do I indicate my team and teammates?
After your acceptance is confirmed, you may form teams on this website through the dashboard for participants.
What happens if I have already formed a team, but some of my teammates do not get accepted into Hack&Roll with me?
Unfortunately, we may not accept all members of your intended team. In that case, we hope you will still attend the event with other teammates.
I am registering alone / do not have a full team. How do I look for teammates?
After your acceptance is confirmed, you will be added to the Hack&Roll 2025 Discord server, where you can meet other participants and form teams before the event. If necessary, we will also help you to find teammates.
I am an international participant. Can I participate in Hack&Roll 2025?
Yes, you can! However, we do not provide assistance (e.g. visa, accommodation) in getting to Singapore.
I am a participant who has certain ailments or disabilities that will require certain additional accommodations or arrangements. Can I still join the hackathon?
Of course! Please do indicate in the registration form that you will require additional accommodations, and a member of our team will reach out to you, to discuss with you on how we can ensure your needs are well taken care of.
Have other questions?
Please feel free to contact us at active@nushackers.org.
Sponsors.
A huge thank you to our sponsors who believe in working with us to spread the hacker culture in Singapore!
Gold sponsors
Silver sponsors
Bronze sponsors
Partners
Hardware sponsor
Interested in joining the list for Hack&Roll 2026? Drop us an email at sponsorship@nushackers.org.
Judges.
And a massive shout out to our judges helping us bring out the best in your hacks!
Past Hack&Rolls.
Hack&Roll 2024 saw close to 650 signups and around 144 projects. Prizes included Airpods, Samsung monitors, Keychron keyboards and Raspberry Pis. Winning projects included a racing game using sign language, boxing game played over Zoom and using brainrot for learning.
Hack&Roll 2023 saw close to 650 signups and around 133 projects. Prizes included 3D printers, ASUS Chromebit CS10 Sticks, and Google Home Minis. Winning projects included a geiger counter for WiFi signal strength, a too-true job-hunting game, and a Singlish programming language.
Hack&Roll 2022 saw around 700 signups and over 200 projects. Prizes included AirPods Pros, Fitbits, and Chromecasts. Winning projects included a remotely controlled robotic arm, a 3D visualizer for running paths, and an app that simulates mechanical keyboard sounds.
Hack&Roll 2021 saw close to 600 signups and around 171 projects. Prizes included monitors, Fitbits, Kindles and Google Nest Minis. Winning projects included a Pringles can that could produce music, a live screen translator, and a gamified CSS learning platform.
Hack&Roll 2020 saw close to 600 signups and around 140 projects. Prizes included monitors, speakers, Kindles and Google Home Minis. Winning projects included a music game powered by bunny ears and an alarm app that forces you to walk.