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Hack Club Haven

Kuala Lumpur

Game jam for teens 13-18Nov 14–15 · Kuala Lumpur

Microsoft Malaysia
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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 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. 8:30 am Check-in opens Menara Shell lobby. We'll walk you up
  2. 9:00 am Doors open Grab a seat and a snack
  3. 9:30 am Opening ceremony Rules, prizes, how the weekend works
  4. 9:50 am Guest talk Speaker to be announced
  5. 10:05 am Icebreaker + team formation Teams of 1 to 3. Came alone? We'll help you find a team
  6. 10:35 am Godot course part 1 Install Godot, make your first scene
  7. 11:30 am Snack break
  8. 11:45 am Godot course part 2 Player movement and collision
  9. 12:45 pm Lunch Menu to be announced
  10. 1:45 pm Godot course part 3 Levels, enemies, scoring
  11. 3:00 pm Game break Get off your chair for 15 minutes
  12. 3:15 pm Workshop: publish to itch.io Everyone puts their game online today, finished or not
  13. 4:00 pm Build time Keep building the platformer or start your own idea
  14. 6:15 pm Show and tell + lightning talks / talent show Sign up during build time
  15. 6:50 pm Announcements Save your itch.io link, charge your laptop
  16. 7:00 pm Doors close See you at 9:00 am tomorrow

Sunday, November 15

  1. 8:30 am Check-in opens Menara Shell lobby
  2. 9:00 am Doors open
  3. 9:15 am Day 2 kickoff Today's timeline and the submission deadline
  4. 9:30 am Godot course part 4 Polish, sound, menus
  5. 10:30 am Build time
  6. 11:15 am Game break
  7. 11:30 am Build time
  8. 12:30 pm Lunch Menu to be announced
  9. 1:30 pm Build time
  10. 2:30 pm Ship clinic Every team shows us a working itch.io link, so we can fix problems early
  11. 3:30 pm Final build push
  12. 5:15 pm SUBMISSIONS CLOSE Submit on Podium before 5:15 pm
  13. 5:50 pm Demos Half the teams demo while the other half walk around, then swap
  14. 6:20 pm Peer voting Vote on Podium for your favourite games
  15. 6:35 pm Closing ceremony Results, prizes, shirts for everyone who shipped
  16. 6:55 pm Group photo
  17. 7:00 pm Doors close Thanks for coming!

Hack Club runs events for teens all over the world!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

  • How do I register?

    Sign up for Haven Kuala Lumpur here! Spots are limited, so register early.

  • Is this free?

    Yes! Entry, food, and workshops are all free. Hack Club is a nonprofit helping teens build technical projects at no cost.

  • When and where is it?

    November 14–15 at the Microsoft office in Kuala Lumpur: Level 17 & 18, Menara Shell, 211, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur. We’ll share the full schedule with everyone who registers.

  • Do I need a team?

    Nope! You can come solo and find teammates at the event, or bring friends and work together. Teams are usually 1–4 people.

  • I still have questions!

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

  • Am I eligible?

    If you’re age 13-18, 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 should I bring?

    A laptop, your charger, a water bottle, and anything you need to stay comfortable for the weekend. We’ll take care of food and snacks!

  • 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.

Sign up!