CS Games
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CS Games is a computer science competition hosted by a different university in Canada annually. The competition typically attracts dozens of teams from colleges from across North America, but primarily from Canada and northeastern United States. It is open to students majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering and related fields.
The events are primarily focused on computer programming, but also include other competitions such as web design and sports.
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[edit] This year's competition
In 2007, the CS Games will be hosted by McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The competition will take place between March 9th and 11th 2007.
[edit] Last year's competition
In 2006, the CS Games were hosted by École de Technologie Supérieure in Montreal, Quebec (Canada). The competition was held between March 3rd and 5th 2006.
[edit] Video presentation of the event
A short film showing memorable moments of the week-end has been released on Google Video.
[edit] Overall Results
Here are the overall competition results of this year competitions.
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[edit] Individual competitions
The overall was the result of the individual competitions as follow:
- Artificial intelligence 13%
- The Challenge 12%
- Team software engineering 10%
- Assembly 6%
- Xtreme Programming 8%
- Web Design 8%
- Debugging 8%
- Algorithm 6%
- Gaming 6%
- Scavenger Hunt 6%
- Sports 6%
- Scripthink Big 6%
- Participation 6%
- Final Group Game 6%
[edit] Previous competition winners
- CS Games 2006 (hosted by École de technologie supérieure) - University of Rochester
- CS Games 2005 (hosted by Université Laval) - École de Technologie Supérieure
- CS Games 2004 (hosted by McGill University) - McGill University
- CS Games 2003 (hosted by McGill University) - New York University (NYU)
[edit] Flash Out videos
One of CS Games' greatest tradition is the presentation of Flash Out videos from each participating universities at the opening ceremonies. Flash out videos from preceding competitions are available on Google Video.
[edit] Funny Facts
2006 Edition:
- A participant vomited on the laptop of another participant of his team. This resulted in the complete disassembly of the laptop, a washing with a toothbrush and a dead keyboard.