HackOutlaws · Pro Track Challenge
Saloon Rush
One night, one pickpocket, a saloon full of contracts. Write a program that plans the perfect run, beat the house’s score, and earn your seat at the Pro table.
Wanted: HackOutlaws
The Pro Track at HackIllinois. Four cards tell you everything.
What is HackOutlaws?
The Pro Track: an exclusive path for hackers who have mastered the fundamentals and want a tougher table to play at.
The reward
Outlaws compete for the grand HackOutlaws prize ($5000) and present their project in a Shark Tank style showcase, among other perks.
How to join
Tick the Pro Track box on your application, then beat Saloon Rush, a coding challenge you can take any time before registration closes.
Why it’s different
A competitive room with a bigger prize pool. General attendees compete in a space built for learning at every level.
Ride with the gang
Three steps from stranger to outlaw.
- 1
Apply
Submit the HackIllinois application and tick the Pro Track box.
- 2
Push through the doors
Download your floor plan, write a program that plans the night, and upload the plan it makes. Every upload is scored on the spot.
- 3
Beat the house
Reach 60% of the house’s score to pass. Upload as often as you like; reviewers see your best.
If you don’t pass the challenge, you’re still considered for general admission.
Ready to draw?
The doors are open until registration closes.