Clash of Progs | Autonomous Python Battle Arena

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IEEE COMPUTER SOCIETY SSN

AUTONOMOUS PYTHON GLADIATOR ARENA

OCTOBER 9, 2026 • 09:00 AM • SSN CAMPUS • ₹20,000 PRIZE POOL

TOTAL PRIZE POOL

₹20,000

Cash awards and merit certificates awarded to top tactical finishers.

RUNNER-UP

SECOND PLACE

Cash Prize + Merit Certificate

CHAMPION

ARENA CONQUEROR

Grand Cash Prize + Winner Certificate

SPECIAL PRIZE

BEST ALGORITHM

Cash Prize + Special Certificate

Official Certificates for all participants • College OD proof will be provided

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Rules will be clearly briefed with demo on event day,
show up, play the game and win!

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No prior experience required
Just be able to collaborate with AI tools and solve tactical problems in-person using basic Python.

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GAME ARCHITECTURE

ARENA MECHANICS

CODE STRUCTURE

THE STEP FUNCTION

The arena executes your code once every turn (50ms tick). The rc object acts as your gladiator's sensors and actions.

▸ Sensors: Query health, coordinates, obstacles, and nearby foes.

▸ Actions: Return exactly one command: move, attack, or heal.

▸ Sandbox: 50ms limit per tick. Unhandled errors default to IDLE.

BATTLEGROUND

20x20 TILE GRID

Matches take place on a turn-based 2D grid filled with stone walls, blind corridors, and contested potion nodes.

1. Heal First: Heal actions resolve before attacks land (+20 HP).

2. Attack: Strikes adjacent enemy tiles dealing 25 damage.

3. Move: Step cardinally around obstacles to position advantage.

4. Elimination: Reaching 0 HP causes immediate elimination.

FORMAT

TOURNAMENT STAGES

ROUND 1: PVE QUALIFIER

THE GAUNTLET

Bots enter a solo labyrinth with hostile NPCs and hazards. Defeat enemies, gather potions, and survive. Leaderboard ranking determines finalists.

ROUND 2: PVP FINALS

THE DEATHMATCH

All qualifiers deployed into one shared arena simultaneously. No NPCs. Pure code vs code. The last gladiator standing wins the championship.

OCTOBER 9 TIMELINE

09:00 AM Registration & Rules Briefing STAGE 1

09:45 AM Tech Briefing & Sandbox Practice STAGE 2

11:00 AM Round 1: The Gauntlet (PvE) QUALIFIER

12:30 PM Lunch & Strategy Tuning BREAK

01:30 PM Round 2: The Deathmatch (PvP) FINALS

03:00 PM Winner Ceremony & OD Proof Distribution VICTORY

COMMON INQUIRIES

FAQ

Only beginner python knowledge is enough. Variables, loops, lists, and if/else conditions are all you need. Victory depends on tactical logic and spatial positioning rather than complex algorithms.

FINAL CALL

ENTER THE ARENA

Registration open for October 9, 2026. Compete for the ₹20,000 INR prize pool and winner certificates.

IEEE MEMBERS: ₹100/-

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NON-IEEE: ₹150/-

Team Size: 1–2 members per team (Registration has to be done individually)