I have something else in mind, it’s different from Nestora Education concept. This is an on-ground, builder-focused initiative that brings unknown devs together to create real games and utilities using The Sandbox tools. It’s hands-on, competitive, and built to spark new adoption where it hasn’t reached yet.
Sandbox Talent Forge – Nigeria Edition
Category: Game Creation / Community Events / IRL Hackathon
Proposal Summary:
Sandbox Talent Forge - Nigeria Edition is a 4-week IRL + hybrid hackathon event designed to discover and empower new game creators using The Sandbox ecosystem.
Taking place in Nigeria, the event will help 10 grassroots teams build original games or utilities using Game Maker and VoxEdit, while receiving mentorship from top local devs.
It starts with a public seminar + team formation meetup, followed by team pitching, a 2.5-week remote build phase, and ends with a live demo day on August 28, where 2 top teams win $1,000 each to take their projects forward.
Why This Matters?
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Expands The Sandbox into an untapped talent pool in Nigeria
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Drives new on-chain content and adoption of Game Maker/VoxEdit
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Establishes a replicable hackathon model for global grassroots builders
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Builds visibility via TV, digital ads, flyers, and public events
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Sparks community feedback for a future Sandbox Nigeria chapter
Timeline:
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Aug 9 (Fri) – IRL Seminar & Networking (team formation)
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Aug 10 (Sat) - Pitch Night (10 finalist teams selected)
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Aug 11-26 - Remote Build Phase + Weekly Check-ins
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Aug 20- Mid-build IRL Mentorship Session
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Aug 28 (Thu) – Final Demo Day & Prize Ceremony
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Aug 29 – Final DAO Report
Deliverables:
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10 original Sandbox-native games/utilities
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20–30 builders onboarded
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Three IRL events + 1 mentorship meetup
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50k+ organic reach through media, ads & local content
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1 final KPI report + highlight reel for DAO
Grant Request: $8,000 (~31,500 SAND)
- Team Participation: 10 teams × $150 =$1,500
- Winner Prizes: 2 × $1,000 =$2,000
- Judges (4–5): $100/week × 4 weeks =$2,000
- Promotions: Flyers, ads, TV segment =$1,500
- Venues: 3 IRL events =$800
- Reporting: Final visuals & report =$200
Team:
Organized by local creators and builders in Nigeria, with participation from experienced dev judges and support teams. This is a grassroots event rooted in community and talent discovery.
Bonus Insight:
This event will gauge real interest in launching a Sandbox Nigeria community in the near future (like Solana Nigeria or Polygon Africa).
Reporting Plan:
- Mid-build forum update (Aug 20)
- Full DAO report (Aug 29) with media, KPIs, and lessons
“Some of the best builders aren’t online, they’re on the ground, waiting to be seen. This event gives them that chance.”
Let’s build the next generation of Sandbox creators.
I’m appreciate the revamp. I don’t think this is a good fit. I have 2 grants that already do IRL events, one of them in Nigeria.
If you can think of something that isn’t article writing, or X space hosting, or IRL workshops, or video creation, I’m happy to consider it.
Q1: Name of your Grant
Legends of Lagos; A Playable Cultural Quest in The Sandbox
Q2: Total Grant Amount in USD ($)
$7,000 USD
Q3: Evaluation Factor - Specific
The grant will fund the creation of a fully playable Sandbox game titled Legends of Lagos, a quest-based adventure set in a stylized version of Lagos, Nigeria, blending modern city life with Yoruba mythology. Deliverables include: a complete game built in Game Maker, 40–50 custom VoxEdit assets, original Yoruba voiceovers, and a remixable “City Lore Game Template” other creators can use.
Q4: Evaluation Factor - Measurable
Deliverables will include:
- 1 fully playable Sandbox game experience
- 1 remixable template with modular quests + assets
- 40–50 marketplace-ready VoxEdit assets
- 25+ original voiceover lines (myth characters + ambient NPCs)
- 1 DAO report with game walkthrough, screenshots, and remix instructions
Q5: Evaluation Factor - Accountable
The team consists of 5 contributors with clearly assigned roles: project lead, VoxEdit artist, Game Maker builder, cultural writer, QA tester, and voiceover producer. All funds are allocated based on deliverables, with weekly milestone check-ins and a detailed DAO report at the end.
Q6: Evaluation Factor - Realistic
No code is required. All work will be done using The Sandbox’s Game Maker and VoxEdit tools. The team has prior experience with these platforms. The scope and budget are aligned with DAO standards for content creation and ecosystem expansion.
Q7: Evaluation Factor - Timely
Development will occur over 4 weeks, beginning late July and completing by August 28, 2025, in time for an end-of-month release. Weekly deliverables ensure on-time progress, with all milestones planned and documented.
Q8: Evaluation Factor - Disclosure
No part of this project has received previous Sandbox funding. This is a new and original submission. Assets, storyline, and gameplay will be created from scratch, with cultural advisory for accuracy.
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Nice. This is a good idea for The Sandbox DAO Grant Program > OPEN: Season Rewards & Game Creation
Community Engagement doesn’t do game creation, but Season Reward & Game Creation does.
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Saw that you posted in The Sandbox DAO Grant Program > OPEN: Web3 integration, best of luck to you Nestora 
