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Hack Club Haven

Bucharest

Game jam for teens 13–18Nov 14 · 09:00–21:00Hosted at Google România

Google Bucharest
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Your first game starts here!

Spend a day making a video game with other teens in Bucharest. Learn Godot, bring your ideas to life, and meet people who love creating things. Free entry, pizza for lunch, and no coding experience required!

follow workshops or create at your own pace

Learn & Build

  • Attendees hanging out together
  • A group of teens working at a shared table

meet new people and form lifelong relationships

Make Friends

  • A spread of snacks and merch
  • Attendees holding up their prizes

can’t say no to free snacks :)

Free Food & Prizes

Don’t game jams sound awesome?

This November, YOU can join the world's largest teen game jam. Yes, you! It doesn’t matter if you have years of experience, or just learned what they are today.

You’ll join thousands of teens making games from all around the world. Don't consider yourself a game dev? No problem - we have tons of workshops for you to make your game!

This is your chance to learn something new, meet new friends, andgo on an incredible adventure together!

Here is how you can join a game jam this November!

(Don't worry, we'll guide you through each step)

What happens on the day?

Saturday, November 14

  1. 09:00 Doors open Come on in, get settled, and meet your fellow game makers!
  2. 09:30 Opening ceremony Meet everyone, learn what's happening throughout the day, and get ready to build something awesome!
  3. 10:00 Team formation & brainstorming Find your teammates (or go solo!) and come up with the idea for your game.
  4. 10:15 Godot workshop We will teach you how to use Godot, GitHub and itch.io.
  5. 11:15 Start working on your game! Time to bring your ideas to life! Get started with Godot and make your very own game.
  6. 12:30 Snack break Grab a snack, recharge, and chat with your fellow game developers.
  7. 13:00 Coding & development Keep building! Mentors are around if you get stuck.
  8. 14:00 Lunch Take a break, eat, and hang out with your fellow game developers.
  9. 14:30 Coding & development Back to it! Add the features that make your game yours.
  10. 17:30 Polishing & testing Fix bugs, tweak the controls, and make your game feel great to play.
  11. 18:30 Shipping Publish your game on itch.io so anyone can play it.
  12. 19:00 Dinner Refuel and celebrate what you built today.
  13. 19:30 Ship showcase & voting Show off your creations, play each other's games, and vote for your favorites!
  14. 20:30 Closing ceremony Find out who's taking home some awesome prizes, and say goodbye to your new friends. See you next time!
  15. 21:00 Doors closing That's a wrap! Take home your very own game.

Hack Club has helped teens organize hundreds of events woldwide!Check out some of our past events ~

We take safety seriously. You can see our parent guide here, or they can reach out to us at [email protected] for questions.

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Got questions?

  • Who can join?

    Anyone aged 13–18! Whether you’ve already made games or have never written a line of code, you’re welcome at Haven Bucharest.

  • Is it really free?

    Yes! Attending Haven Bucharest is completely free, including pizza for lunch. Just bring your laptop, charger, and curiosity.

  • What will we make?

    You’ll work on a video game using Godot! Our beginner activity is a 2D platformer, with room to add your own characters, levels, and ideas. We’ll also help you publish your project on GitHub and itch.io so you can share it.

  • Can I come on my own?

    Absolutely! You don’t need to arrive with a team or know anyone beforehand. Come meet other teens who enjoy games and making things—or bring a friend along!

  • What if my parents have questions?

    They can read the Haven parent guide or email [email protected]. For questions about the Bucharest event, you can also message our local Instagram account.

  • Where and when is it?

    Haven Bucharest takes place on November 14, 2026, from 09:00 to 21:00. We’re hosted at Google România, in Bucharest.

  • What if I’ve never coded before?

    You’re exactly who this is for! We’ll help you get started with Godot and build a 2D platformer step by step. You don’t need to prepare a game or know how to code beforehand.

  • What should I bring?

    Bring a laptop and its charger. A mouse is useful for making games, too! If you don’t have access to a laptop, contact us before signing up so we can discuss what might be possible.

  • Who’s behind Haven?

    Haven Bucharest is organized by teens, for teens, as part of Hack Club—a global nonprofit and community of over 100,000 teenagers who learn by building technical projects.

  • How can I contact the Bucharest organizers?

    Message us on Instagram at @haven.bucharest.hackclub! Whether you have a question, want to help participants with Godot, or would like to support the event, we’d love to hear from you.

Sign me up!