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Hack Club Haven

Morris Plains

Completely 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 game jam for teens 13-18Food, snacks, and prizes included!Nov 14 @ Students 2 Science1 Apollo Dr., Unit I, Whippany, NJ 07981

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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, plus prizes & perks up for grabs!

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

We will provide you with free food, drinks, and snacks during the event so you can focus on having fun!

Free Food and Prizes!

Prizes & Perks!

This November, YOU can join the world's largest teen game jam right here in New Jersey! It doesn’t matter if you have years of experience, or just learned what a game jam is today.

We’re handing out prizes and perks!, including PCB guides!

Learn something new, meet new friends, and win awesome prizes 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. 8:00 am doors open with breakfast
  2. 8:30 am opening ceremony
  3. 9:00 am team formation and brainstorming
  4. 9:30 am hacking begins!
  5. 9:45 am workshop 1 Intro to game development: perfect for beginners!
  6. 1:00 pm lunch
  7. 2:00 pm continue hacking
  8. 6:00 pm dinner
  9. 6:30 pm final touches
  10. 7:15 pm demos!
  11. 8:15 pm closing ceremony Winner announcements, S2S track awards, and prizes!

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

  • What are the prizes?

    TBD!

  • Am I eligible?

    If you’re age 13-18, you’re eligible! No prior game development experience is required.

  • Is Haven free?

    Yes! Haven is 100% free for attendees — including food, snacks, and access to prizes and perks.

  • Can I come with my friends?

    Absolutely! Bring your friends, meet other teens, and make a game together.

  • What will we do?

    You’ll spend the day making a game, learning new skills, hanging out with other teens, and showing off what you built for a chance to win from our $4,350+ prize pool.

  • What should my parents know?

    We’re here to help! You can see our parent guide for more information.

  • Are there special sponsor tracks or resources?

    Yes! You can compete for the Best Project Built with ElevenLabs track using voice AI in your game. Check out the ElevenLabs Hacker Guide to get started and claim your free participant credits.

  • Do I need to know how to code?

    Nope! Haven is beginner-friendly, and there will be workshops, teammates, and mentors to help you get started.

  • How do teams work?

    You can work solo or in teams of up to 3! Come with friends or meet people at the event and form a team together—you don't need a team before you arrive.

  • Do I need to bring a laptop?

    Bring a laptop that you can use for game development. More details about what to install and bring will be shared before the event.

  • What about food?

    Free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks will be provided during the event. More details will be shared closer to November.

  • When will I get the schedule?

    Check out our Saturday, November 14 schedule above! Any minor updates will be shared with registered attendees before the event.

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