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DissTroy:
It is. I'm surprised Seun is mentioning Gemini. Most techies don't know Claude AI is a better coding assistant and has its own IDE, even on the mobile app.
Claude AI handles React, Node.js and Three.js very well and all in a single code repository. Better than Copilot even.

Seun 3D games are elementary. A challenge to solve a real world issue like the Lagos Angel Investment Network does or Y Combinator is better.

When I say it's not easy, I know exactly what I'm saying. It's relative. Most people can actually prompt and whether seun mentioned tools like Gemini or chatgpt is irrelavnt. Those with zero knowledge of coding have zero chance of winning. Those with zero knowledge of ui/UX won't stand a chance either.

If I'm the judge, some technicalities(codes and UI/UX design) must be met which is beyond prompting with Gemini, chatgpt or any ai tools.

Only two people out of millions of Nairalanders on this space will win and don't worry, an actual coding challenge is coming so calma lol

Really looking forward to this. I hope I win something for this challenge...if not, will be on the lookout for the other challenges. Fingers crossed

Personally, I really thank you [seun] for this opportunity to showcase our tech skills on this platform.
Never can tell where this might lead us to.
Those belittling this has no understanding what this means.
nairaland is the most viewed platform in this country and most African countries incase you dont know.
Only few people are older than me here on this forum. that shows how long i have been a nairaLANDER .

by the way.
this is the link to mine; https://github.com/elmontoya/3d-ludo-elmontoya

it will be made public by 10;00am Thursday. God spares our lives

Just for the record; I'm a fullstack web developer. Feel free to consult, hire or bring me on any tech related jobs.

I am that boy, the main man. The leader of the team.

Seun:
Hello,

In the interest of shining a spotlight on the coding talents on Nairaland, we are conducting a series of challenges.

The first one is a 3D Ludo Game challenge. This requires you to use AI to help you create an enjoyable Ludo game in a single html file using three.js via CDN to display the game in 3D. The Ludo rules are up to you to decide but must be made clear to the users.

Steps:
Develop the game as specified (single html file) using git for source control.
Push the source code to a private github repo before the deadline.
After the deadline, make the github repo public and post it on this thread for assessment.
If you touch or make any change to the repo after the deadline, you'll be disqualified.

Tips:
Use a powerful AI Like Gemini 3 Pro (free on Google AI Studio and Google Antigravity) for planning.
You will be graded based on everything that makes your game superior to other entries.
Such as the unique features (very important), code quality, UI, and the sweetness of the game.

The prize for the best entry is N250,000. The runner-up gets: N125,000.
The deadline is 10:00am Nigerian time on Thursday, the 18th of December, 2025.

Good luck!
Seun (Founder, Nairaland)

here is my humble submission https://github.com/Tpepper2001/Ludo-challenge i will make it public 10:00am on thursday as requested. Goodluck to everyone

epainos:
Hmmm...on top $170. Chai! Poverty dey Naija. Confirmed. And they are so stubborn and using their energy to prove everything here.

E no go better for our govt. Walahi. Chai. Mehn!

But E go better for yahoo bah?

See person life dey spoil

Just do yours, leave the lectures. I too know wan finish una for this country.

DissTroy:
It is. I'm surprised Seun is mentioning Gemini. Most techies don't know Claude AI is a better coding assistant and has its own IDE, even on the mobile app.
Claude AI handles React, Node.js and Three.js very well and all in a single code repository. Better than Copilot even.

Seun 3D games are elementary. A challenge to solve a real world issue like the Lagos Angel Investment Network does or Y Combinator is better.

Land booked for submission:

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@Seun I'm done and have saved in the Github repo.

My problem is that I'm still a novice in UI/UX so my graphics would be poor. You can focus on the game and the rules and not the graphics sha.

Please how do you guys post pictures here

Nazgul:
@Seun I'm done and have saved in the Github repo.

My problem is that I'm still a novice in UI/UX so my graphics would be poor. You can focus on the game and the rules and not the graphics sha.

Nazgul:
@Seun I'm done and have saved in the Github repo.

My problem is that I'm still a novice in UI/UX so my graphics would be poor. You can focus on the game and the rules and not the graphics sha.

You don't have to be good in graphics to vibe engineer good graphics. Just tell the AI how you want it to be in a logical way and try try try again.

Seun:
You don't have to be good in graphics to vibe engineer good graphics. Just tell the AI how you want it to be in a logical way and try try try again.

I'll try again....

Galay:
Please how do you guys post pictures here

Click on reply, then scroll down to choose file and attach the picture from wherever you saved it and submit your post.

Emmaomotob:
Who is going to do that for such minuscule amount of money?

It’s not really about the money. It’s more about competing with others and winning. That alone is growth. It’s a clear confirmation that you’re good at what you do, and honestly, it would boostsm your confidence significantly.

When you consistently prove yourself in competitive situations and win, you'll begin to trust your abilities more. Everything shouldn't be about money.

donsheddy1:
Just do yours, leave the lectures. I too know wan finish una for this country.

I'm not interested in the competition. Experienced people know promoting a single HTML game with Claude AI is elementary and what beginners should be trying out, not a challenge pushed by the owner of Africa's biggest forum.

Chai, what a opportunity to win money from oga seun, ceo nairaland after all these years! 😂 (2013)

But alas I am not IT savy 😂

medropoly:
Personally, I really thank you [seun] for this opportunity to showcase our tech skills on this platform.
Never can tell where this might lead us to.
Those belittling this has no understanding what this means.
nairaland is the most viewed platform in this country and most African countries incase you dont know.
Only few people are older than me here on this forum. that shows how long i have been a nairaLANDER .

by the way.
this is the link to mine; https://github.com/elmontoya/3d-ludo-el-montoya-tech

it will be made public by 10;00am Thursday. God spares our lives

Just for the record; I'm a fullstack web developer. Feel free to consult, hire or bring me on any tech related jobs.

Nice one

Great Initiative Doing This @Seun


A Tri-Monthly Spark Of This Kind Of Challenges Across Various Niches Of Discipline Will Go A Long Way In Boosting The Overall Vital Engagements Of More People On Nairaland.



I'm Not A Game Developer,

However,
This Is Greatly Appreciated.

https://github.com/azassin/3d-ludo-game.git




This is the link to my repository, I’ll make it open to the public on the specified date. Thanks 😊

I would add my entry shortly

I can do this without vibe coding. This challenge makes no sense and huge waste of effort and time.

Nazgul:
It’s not really about the money. It’s more about competing with others and winning. That alone is growth. It’s a clear confirmation that you’re good at what you do, and honestly, it would boostsm your confidence significantly.

When you consistently prove yourself in competitive situations and win, you'll begin to trust your abilities more. Everything shouldn't be about money.

With vibe coding I took it as a PR stunt when seun mention AI and those gemini gibberish.

If wetin still dey body?🤣 How can you lose something you never had?🤣

LegendHero:
I love this.

Nice one Seun. Make I run am to see if e still dey body make we give the money to Nairalanders.

Seun, if you're seeing many of these arrogant bhuffons sharing their opinions with no track record of doing anything of their own thats worthy of reference calling the challenge a waste of time, this and that - it's normal.

They're a very sad set of people. Do well to continue the challenge series in increasing complexity.

Wow! Mr. Seun, I must commend the wonderful work you're doing here. At some time, it seemed as though Nairaland was just abandoned.

But with all the wonderful features plus this great opportunity you keep rolling out these days, I feel compelled to always come here to spend some time here even though I'm often busy.

250k first price

Lolzzzzz 🤣

awun ni okunrin yi

BlackViper:
If wetin still dey body?🤣 How can you lose something you never had?🤣

Lol I play at the highest level bro. Abeg no go think am o

Nice one Seun. Make I run am to see if e still dey body make we give the money to Nairalanders.
Sir please I want to learn coding. I need support and guidance.

Nonsense.Arrangee.. If you know you know

AirBere:
Not bad. I'll participate for the fun. If I win, money is going straight to charity!

Great 👍😃👍

Can my account be the destination of the charity ??

🤭🤭🤭

Stephen0mozzy:
You wan disqualify yourself abi wetin. Dem say make repo private, you go make am public.

Now anybody fit clone and improve yours

. The game no play sef

Wow.
That's a good one, actually saw this trend late. Hopefully my few hours of prompting and debugging pays off.

This is the link to mine

https://github.com/Dtalent001/ludo-game

It will be made public at the actual date and time stated by the coordinator.