Loot of Olympus

a Greek mythology-themed Daily Challenge game on Reddit where players compete every 3 hours to answer questions and collect unique myth-inspired items

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Inspiration

I’ve always been fascinated by Greek mythology and the thrill of collectibles. Halfway through the hackathon, I realised my original idea wasn’t sparking joy, so I pivoted to something I was passionate about. Combining mythology, trivia, and the fun of building a digital collection felt like the perfect way to create a game that could thrive on Reddit.

What it does

Loot of Olympus is a Daily Challenge game built for Reddit’s Devvit Web platform.

  • Every 3 hours, a new Greek mythology question appears.
  • The first 10 correct responders earn a unique collectible tied to that question.
  • Collectibles are displayed in a user’s profile: unlocked ones are colourful, while unclaimed ones are grey silhouettes.
  • Players can track their progress, correct and wrong answers, and aim to build a complete collection.

How I built it

  • Devvit Web for post scheduling, question handling, and data storage.
  • React + TypeScript for building the interface and game logic.
  • Tailwind CSS for fast, responsive styling.
  • Redis to store user data, answers, and collectibles.
  • Coded in just 3 days, squeezing in time during lunch breaks and short moments between classes.

Challenges I ran into

  • Time constraints: Only 3 days to build meant focusing on an MVP.
  • Learning curve: Devvit APIs and scheduling were new to me, so I had to adapt quickly.
  • Scope creep: Resisting the temptation to add too many features within the hackathon timeframe.

Accomplishments that I'm proud of

  • Pivoting mid-hackathon and still shipping a fully functional game.
  • Creating a polished and responsive UI that feels natural inside Reddit.
  • Designing a system that encourages recurring engagement (every 3 hours) instead of one-off play.
  • Building something that merges my personal passion (mythology + collectibles) with a community-driven platform.

What we learned

  • How to use Devvit Web effectively for recurring content.
  • The importance of designing around engagement loops to keep players coming back.
  • That passion projects often lead to better results; pivoting to what I cared about unlocked more creativity.
  • How to ship under extreme time pressure without losing polish.

What's next for Loot of Olympus

  • More themed communities: Expanding to other subreddits (e.g., Norse mythology, famous inventors, fantasy worlds).
  • User-generated questions: Letting Redditors contribute their own challenges and collectibles.
  • Leaderboards & competition: Showcasing top collectors and encouraging friendly rivalry.
  • Scalability: Expanding the system for larger player bases and longer-term engagement.

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