Lead a game jam
in your city!
Nov 14–15For teenagers around the world
Nov 14–15For teenagers around the world
It’s a social coding event where you make a video game with friends + free food!
return to the sender
by i1rs7
deathleap
by qrosp, juusaktmii, & 1100010101
office click clack
by bunnyguy
follow workshops or create at your own pace — here are some cool projects at past hackathons!
meet new people and form relationships that will last a lifetime
can’t say no to free snacks :)
This November, we want YOU to run a game jam. Yes, you! It doesn’t matter if you have years of experience, or just learned what they are today.
You’ll join hundreds of teens from around the world, all running hackathons in their own cities. Hack Club (a global nonprofit) will provide guides, funding, merch, and 1-on-1 mentorship!
It may be challenging but this is your chance tostart something truly impactful, learn real leadership skills, and make life-changing friendships along the way.
find a team of coorganizers
find a venue to host your hackathon
find sponsors to buy merch and prizes
buy supplies and prepare workshops
Build wacky stuff, get wacky prizes! In-person hackathon in 70+ cities.
Students led game jams in 100 cities worldwide, from London to NYC to Penang!
Our largest game jam yet: 10k teens, 1 weekend, making games at the same time!
If you're age 13–18, you're eligible! No prior experience required.
Yes! Hack Club is a nonprofit helping teens build technical projects at no cost.
Perfect! Game jams are designed for beginners. You'll have workshops, mentors, and teammates to help you every step of the way.
We're here to help! You can see our parent guide here, or they can reach out to us at [email protected] for questions.
Join #haven-help on Slack or reach out to us at [email protected]!
Absolutely! We're always looking for passionate organizers. If you're ready to bring the magic of game development to your community, we'd love to help.
You'll make an impact on your community, whether inspiring someone to make their first game or helping someone find friends in tech. Leading an event is usually very difficult, but we are providing support to help you along the way!
First, apply through our organizer form. Then we'll guide you through venue booking, team building, workshop planning, and day-of coordination.
Many schools accept organizing hours as community service. If your school requires documentation, we can provide it!
Of course! Many cities have organizing teams. Reach out to organizers in your area or apply to join an existing team.
