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Date Published
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Danielle Morrill
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381
Language
English
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Summary

The Twilio Developer Contest Category for Phone Controlled Multi-Player Gaming aims to explore the use of voice and SMS capabilities in mobile gaming, allowing players with any type of phone to participate. This category leverages Twilio's keypress, voice recording, and SMS features, making it possible for anyone to join in on the game. The contest encourages creativity, with examples ranging from interactive digital signage to massive games like capture the flag and truth or dare. To submit an entry, developers must provide a video demonstration of their game in action, showcasing its fun and uniqueness. This contest is part of Twilio's ongoing efforts to inspire innovation in voice applications, with sponsorship and support for weekly developer contests.