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The '''Engineering Games''' (also known as ''Eng Games '' or ''Jeux de Génie'') is a province-wide engineering competition that unites a dynamic community of undergraduate students from 15 different schools. The Games serve as a platform for students to showcase their skills and knowledge in a variety of disciplines, along with the opportunity to network with numerous companies.
The competition occurs annually in the first week of January, with participants residing in a hotel together throughout the 4 days of the event. The community extends far beyond the competition itself, as students stay connected throughout the year with social events, and other activities that foster friendships and camaraderie.
==Participants==
===Delegation===
[[File:McGillEngGames2023.jpg||right|thumb|McGill delegation at Eng Games 2023|400px]]Each participating school sends a delegation of 44 students, plus 2 graduated ambassadors from other schools, known as godparents (parrains/marraines). Each delegation is made up of one (or two) chief(s), the executive committee, the godparents, and general members selected by the execs.
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=== Selection Process ===
The selection process for the Games is known as "''The Race" '' (also referred to as "''La Course"''). It consists of a series of events organized by various schools, including parties, trivia or improv practices, sports days, and more. These events offer chances for individuals interested in participating in the Games to connect with participants from other schools and get engaged. To join The Race, students need to purchase a race shirt and fill out an interest form. Another way to join the delegation is by contributing to the preparation of the Machine or Entrepreneurship competitions. Stay informed about events and engagement opportunities by joining the Facebook group linked [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448308848541809/ here].
===Executive Committee===
===Machine Competition===
Recognized as the pinnacle event of the Games, “La Machine” ''La Machine'' is a highly esteemed robotics competition that encompasses a wide range of engineering disciplines and facets. In the four months leading up to the Games, each university assembles a small team entrusted with designing a robotic solution capable of executing specific tasks outlined in the design problem formulated by the organizers. The teams present their creations to a live audience on the last day of the Games and the event is broadcast online.
===Entrepeneurship Competition===
The entrepreneurship competition consists of 3 parts: developing a prototype for a new product that addresses a predefined problem, creating a business plan to justify the product's selection, viability, and implementation as an emerging company, and preparing a brief sales pitch to convince judges that it is the best solution for the problem. This challenge requires a lot of prior work, as participants must have completed the prototype and business plan before their arrival at the Games.
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===Majeure and Capitale Competitions===
The ''Majeure '' and ''Capitale '' competitions are intensive design challenges lasting for a duration of 4 to 6 hours, requiring a team of six participants. In the ''Majeure '' competition, teams are assigned the objective of constructing a small robotic device using a restricted set of materials, while also addressing specific challenges. As for the ''Capitale '' competition, it made its debut at the 2023 Games and focuses on civil engineering. In both competitions, teams are required to present their solutions before a panel of judges.
===Consulting Competition===