CS Games

Computer Science Games

File:Logo of CS Games.png
Abbreviation	CS Games
First event	McGill University, 2003
Occur every	1 year
Website	csgames.org

The CS Games (Computer Science Games) is an annual computer science competition that includes challenges from all aspects of computing. Organized by students from different university every year, the competition typically attracts more than 30 teams (between 6 and 10 members per team) from universities from across North America, but primarily from Canada and northeastern United States. It is open to undergraduate students majoring in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering and related fields.

History

Due to a lack of collegial competition in the computer technology field in 2003, a group of students from McGill University (Denis Lebel, Olivier Hébert, Marc Lanctot, Julian Wolfson, Marc Boscher, Alexandre Denault, and Miriam Zia) created the CS Games that combined a dozen 3-hour academic and social competitions.

After 2004, the event had grown beyond a McGill organized event. It was decided that any university could host the CS Games. A different university would be chosen each year. Since then, the competitions have been held in Québec City (Université Laval ’05, ’13, ’18), in Montréal (École de technologie supérieure ’06, ’14, ’17, McGill University ’07, Université de Montréal ’09, Polytechnique ’10, Concordia University ’11, Université du Québec à Montréal ’16), in Sherbrooke (Université de Sherbrooke ’08, ’15) and in Winnipeg (University of Manitoba ’12).

In 2006, it was decided a permanent CS Games Council consisting of ex-organizers would be created to select and coach hosting committees.

2012 edition was the 10th anniversary of the event. It was hosted by University of Manitoba.

After 2012, a new logo and branding was created for the CS Games.

Permanent council

In 2006, a CS Games Council has been created as a NPO (non-profit organization) to select each organizing committees. This council consist of volunteers from previous CS Games organizers. The council focus on projects to make the event bigger every year while supporting the organizing committees.

The current council includes:

• Alexandre Denault
• Alexandre Mathieu
• Marc Boscher
• Mathieu Goulet
• Olivier Hébert

Honorary members:

• Denis Lebel
• Raymond Laramee

Competitions

The second round of the AI competition at CS Games 2005

The competitions are primarily focused on theoretical computer science, computer programming and socials aspects, but also include other competitions such as sports. There were eight competitions at the inaugural event in 2003: "Brain Burning" algorithmic design, scripting, debugging, AI programming, web design, scavenger hunt, volleyball and other sports, and LAN gaming. The list of events can vary every year.

• Artificial intelligence
• Algorithm
• Corporate challenge
• Database
• Debugging
• Extreme programming
• Gaming
• Participation
• Relay programming
• Scavenger hunt
• Scripting
• Sports
• Team software engineering
• Theoretical computer science
• Web development

Participations

The CS Games are open to any university. Many universities are recurring participants to the event. Usually, university can register up to 1 or 2 teams of 10 students. For the 2013 edition, up to 3 teams can be register from the same school.

Canada Alberta University of Alberta Manitoba University of Manitoba New Brunswick University of New Brunswick Nova Scotia Dalhousie University Saint Mary's University Newfoundland and Labrador Memorial University of Newfoundland Ontario Brock University Carleton University Laurentian University McMaster University Queen's University Royal Military College of Canada University of Guelph University of Ottawa University of Toronto University of Western Ontario University of Windsor Wilfrid Laurier University York University Québec Bishop's University Concordia University École de technologie supérieure École Polytechnique de Montréal McGill University Université de Montréal Université du Québec à Chicoutimi Université du Québec à Montréal Université du Québec en Outaouais Université du Québec à Rimouski Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Université de Sherbrooke Université Laval United States of America Massachusetts Boston College Harvard University Michigan University of Michigan Flint University of Northern Michigan New Jersey The College of New Jersey New York New York University Pace University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of Technology State University of New York at Brockport University of Rochester Pennsylvania Clarion University of Pennsylvania Gannon University Shippensburg University Swarthmore College University of Pittsburgh

Trophies and awards

Total CS Cup championships

University	Titles
École de technologie supérieure	6
University of Rochester	3
École Polytechnique de Montréal	2
McGill University	1
New York University	1
Université de Montréal	1
University of Alberta	1
University of Sherbrooke	1

The CS Games committee presents an trophy for every competition. The most prestigious team award is the CS Cup, which is awarded to the team that has the most points in the overall results, all competitions combined.

There's also some fun made-up awards, in example, sleeper award, lost password most often, best costume or best sponsor giveaway; however, these are only mentioned at the closing ceremony, no trophies are given.

Traditions

Flashouts

One of CS Games' greatest tradition is the presentation of Flash Out videos from each participating universities at the opening ceremonies. Participation points are given for the best videos.

Participating points

The event also reward points on the overall result for networking with other schools, presence at parties, school cheering and overall likability.

Closing ceremony

On the last day of the event, every participating students reunite in a banquet to be presented the winners of each event and the final result of the competition.

Editions

Edition	Host	Winner School	Winner Team Name
2018	Université Laval	École de technologie supérieure	Éts Coast Customs
2017	École de technologie supérieure	Université de Sherbrooke	Gordon
2016	Université du Québec à Montréal	École de technologie supérieure	StuxnETS
2015	Université de Sherbrooke	École de technologie supérieure	CONFIRMED
2014	École de technologie supérieure	École Polytechnique de Montréal	PolyTouriste
2013	Université Laval	École de technologie supérieure	Hexcalibur
2012	University of Manitoba	École Polytechnique de Montréal	Mayan Cats of the Sun
2011	Concordia University	University of Rochester	Watson+Jennings<3Children
2010	École Polytechnique de Montréal	École de technologie supérieure	Hack to the Future
2009	Université de Montréal	Université de Montréal	N/A
2008	Université de Sherbrooke	University of Alberta	w.r.t. Fish
2007	McGill University	University of Rochester	Team Ham Sandwich
2006	École de technologie supérieure	University of Rochester	Leeroy Jenkins
2005	Université Laval	École de technologie supérieure	Team No Hesitation
2004	McGill University	McGill University	McGeeks
2003	McGill University	New York University	N/A

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