Pearl Abyss has wrapped up the regional qualifiers for its 'Ding-a-Ding Project', a hackathon competition aimed at elementary school students nationwide.

On the 5th, Pearl Abyss announced the conclusion of the regional qualifiers and confirmed the upcoming finals. Under the slogan 'Coding the possibilities of coding', the Ding-a-Ding Project is a corporate social responsibility initiative designed to help the next generation develop creative thinking and collaborative skills. Since 2022, Pearl Abyss has been providing students in areas with limited coding education opportunities a chance to experience the entire spectrum of game development.

This year, a total of 711 students participated in the Ding-a-Ding Project qualifiers. Held from July to August, the events took place across six regions: Sokcho in Gangwon-do, Sangju in Gyeongsangbuk-do, Changwon in Gyeongsangnam-do, Gunsan in Jeollabuk-do, Yeosu in Jeollanam-do, and Jecheon in Chungcheongbuk-do. Using the educational programs provided by Pearl Abyss, the participants formed teams to divide roles—such as game design, programming, and art—and experienced the entire game production process firsthand.

Students who passed the regional qualifiers will receive online game development support and an invitation to the final hackathon, which will be held at the Pearl Abyss headquarters, 'Home One', on November 21st and 22nd. During the finals, the participants will demonstrate the games they have developed, tour the headquarters, and participate in mentorship sessions with staff. Official judging will also determine and award the top-performing teams.

Meanwhile, Pearl Abyss plans to continue these educational programs to ensure that students with a passion for game development can continue to nurture their dreams.