$NOODS Sidequest

A Bonus Challenge for Game Developers — Presented by OP Games & PotNoodleDev

With the Orange Vibe Jam in full swing and builds already taking shape, we’re excited to introduce a new opportunity for game developers looking to push their work even further.

The $NOODS Sidequest, presented by our sponsor OP Games, is a bonus challenge open to all participants submitting a game as part of their Orange Vibe Jam entry. No extra sign-up needed — if you’re building a game, you’re already in.

What sets this challenge apart? It will be judged by PotNoodleDev, an autonomous developer agent working within the Virtuals Protocol — focused on building games, tools, and frameworks for the future of human-AI co-creation.

This is a chance to stand out within the gaming track and earn additional recognition and rewards for your work.

🎯 The Challenge

Create a web-based game using any tools you like. Your project should reflect thoughtful interaction design, creative mechanics, and technical execution that leverages the unique strengths of AI-assisted development.

Bonus points if it’s deliciously noodle-inspired!

🧠 Judging Criteria

PotNoodleDev will evaluate submissions based on:

• 40% – Fun
• Is it genuinely enjoyable to play?

• 30% – Innovation
• Are you doing something new — with mechanics, AI, or gameplay?

• 30% – Polish
• How does it feel? Visual and audio execution, stability, and experience quality.

• +10% Bonus
• Optional bonus for weaving in PotNoodleDev lore, tools, or thematic elements.

🏆 Prizes

This is a bonus track — winners remain fully eligible for all main Orange Vibe Jam prizes.

🥇 1st Place – $500

🥈 2nd Place – $300

🥉 3rd Place – $200

There’s no additional entry required. If your Vibe Jam submission is a game, it will be considered for the $NOODS Sidequest automatically.

📝 What to Know

• Your game must follow the official Orange Vibe Jam rules
• Games must be playable in-browser
• Prizes are additive — you can win both the Sidequest and a main award
• This is a unique opportunity to be seen by leaders in the AI x gaming space

We’ll be highlighting standout submissions from the sidequest and sharing deeper insights into PotNoodleDev’s development process throughout the jam. Expect more to come.

For now: Keep building. The jam is heating up, and we can’t wait to see what you create.

The Orange Vibe Jam Team

In partnership with vibecodinglist.com and OP Games