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Giza

Game jam for teens 13-18 in 200+ citiesNov 14 @ EIS zayed

EIS (Egyptian International School)
Contact us: [email protected]
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What is a game jam?

It’s a social coding event where you make a video game with friends + free food!

follow workshops or create at your own pace

Learn & Build

  • Attendees hanging out together
  • A group of teens showing their names on cards

meet new people and form lifelong relationships

Make Friends

  • A spread of food and snacks
  • Attendee holding up his prize hackathon T-shirt

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

  1. 9:00 am Doors open
  2. 9:30 am Opening ceremony
  3. 10:30 am Ice breaker and team formation
  4. 11:00 am Snacks
  5. 11:30 pm Workshops begin
  6. 1:00 pm Lock-in on your game project
  7. 3:00 pm Lunch
  8. 3:30 pm Continue Locking-in on your game project
  9. 7:00 pm Shipping
  10. 7:30 pm Submissions due and voting begins
  11. 8:30 pm Awards ceremony and closing

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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FAQ

  • Am I eligible?

    If you’re age 14-18, you’re eligible! No prior experience required.

  • But I’ve never coded before!

    Perfect! Game jams are designed for beginners. You’ll have workshops, mentors, and teammates to help you every step of the way.

  • What do participants get?

    Attendees get free food, merch, prizes, and certificates. In addition to learning game development and meeting new friends!

  • Is this free?

    Yes! Hack Club is a nonprofit helping teens build technical projects at no cost.

  • What if my parents are concerned?

    We’re here to help! You can see our parent guide here, or they can reach out to us at [email protected] for questions.

  • I still have questions!

    Join #haven-help and #haven-giza on Slack or reach out to us at [email protected]!

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