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Melbourne

Game jam for teens 13–1814–15 November 2026 · Box HillArrive Sat 8am · Sun 8:30amProgramme starts 9am both days

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A weekend to make a game

Join other teens in Box Hill to turn an idea into a playable game. Try something new, get creative, and make something you can share.

turn your ideas into a playable game

Learn & Build

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

meet other teens who love making things

Make Friends

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

Saturday lunch + dinner, Sunday lunch

Prize details to be announced

Free Food

Your next game starts in Melbourne

On 14–15 November, make a game in Box Hill. Bring your imagination and spend the weekend building with other teens.

First game or fiftieth? You’re welcome here. Whether you like coding, art, music, or storytelling, there’s room for your ideas.

Two days to try something new, meet other makers, and bring a game to life.

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

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

The weekend

Saturday, 14 November

  1. 8:00 am Registration + check-in Until 9 am. Meet people, form teams, and brainstorm game ideas.
  2. 9:00 am Welcome + game jam briefing Until 10 am. Opening ceremony and everything you need to get started.
  3. 10:00 am Start building + optional workshop Until 12 pm. Beginner game development workshop starts at 10:10am and runs for about 45–60 minutes.
  4. 12:00 pm Game development + mentor support Until 12:30 pm. Keep making progress and ask mentors for help.
  5. 12:30 pm Lunch Until 1:15 pm. Take a break for lunch.
  6. 1:15 pm Game development Until 3 pm. Keep building your game.
  7. 3:00 pm Snack break + Super Smash Bros. Until 3:15 pm. Take a short break and play a round.
  8. 3:15 pm Game development Until 5:30 pm. Keep building and refining your ideas.
  9. 5:30 pm Dinner Until 6 pm. Take a break for dinner.
  10. 6:00 pm Playtest + save Until 7 pm. Test your game and save your progress.
  11. 8:00 pm Saturday closing ceremony Wrap up the first day together.
  12. 9:00 pm Pack-up finished + departures Saturday closes. See you on Sunday.

Sunday, 15 November

  1. 8:30 am Arrival + check-in Until 9 am. Get settled for day two.
  2. 9:00 am Morning welcome + submission briefing Until 9:15 am. The plan for today and how to submit your game.
  3. 9:15 am Continue building + mentor support Until 11 am. Keep working on your game and get help if you need it.
  4. 11:00 am Playtest + exchange feedback Until 11:30 am. Try another team’s game and share suggestions.
  5. 11:30 am Improve your game Until 12:30 pm. Put that feedback into action.
  6. 12:30 pm Lunch Until 1:15 pm. Take a break for lunch.
  7. 1:15 pm Final development + polishing Until 2 pm. Make your final changes and get ready to submit.
  8. 2:00 pm Submissions due + game showcase Until 3 pm. Submit your game at 2pm, then play everyone’s games while judging takes place.
  9. 3:00 pm Boba + judges’ deliberation Until 3:30 pm. Take a boba break while the judges deliberate.
  10. 3:30 pm Awards + group photo + closing ceremony Until 4:30 pm. Celebrate everyone’s games and wrap up the weekend. Prize details are to be announced.
  11. 4:30 pm Pack-up + farewells Until 5 pm. Pack up, say goodbye, and get ready to head home.
  12. 5:00 pm Event closes Thanks for being part of HAVEN Melbourne.

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Thanks to our sponsors

Before you join us

  • Who can come?

    HAVEN is for teens aged 13–18. No prior game-making experience is required.

  • I’ve never coded before. Can I still come?

    Yes. Beginners are welcome. Bring your ideas and a willingness to try something new.

  • What are the event hours?

    Saturday, 14 November 2026: arrivals from 8am, programme from 9am, closing at 9pm. Sunday, 15 November: arrivals from 8:30am, programme from 9am, closing at 5pm. All times are Melbourne local time (AEDT).

  • What should I bring?

    Bring a laptop and its charger. If you have questions about what you’ll need, email [email protected].

  • What if I have accessibility requirements?

    The venue is on Level 1. Please contact us about access requirements before attending so we can discuss your needs: [email protected].

  • What prizes are there?

    Prize details are to be announced. Keep an eye out for updates.

  • Is it free?

    Yes. HAVEN is a free game jam supported by Hack Club and our sponsors.

  • Where is HAVEN Melbourne?

    We’re at Level 1, 25 Ellingworth Parade, Box Hill VIC 3128. Open the location in Google Maps.

  • Is this an overnight event?

    The event closes at 9pm on Saturday and reopens for check-in at 8:30am on Sunday. Please arrange travel for each day’s start and finish times.

  • What food is provided?

    Lunch and dinner are provided on Saturday, and lunch on Sunday. For dietary requirements, please contact [email protected] before the event.

  • Where can parents find more information?

    Read Hack Club’s parent guide, or contact the Melbourne organising team at [email protected].

  • How can I contact the organisers?

    Email [email protected].

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