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Peshawar

!پخیر راغلےGame jam for teens 13-18Nov 14–15 · Peshawar

CECOS University of IT and Emerging Sciences
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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 in Peshawar?

Saturday

  1. 8:30 am Doors open & check-in Checking in.
  2. 10:00 am Opening ceremony Theme announcement + organiser/faculty introductions and schedule reveal :)
  3. 10:30 am Ice Breaker Getting to know each other or maybe a typing contest?
  4. 11:00 am Basics Workshop Learn, make your first game and then customise!
  5. 12:30 pm Namaz & Lunch Break Offer namaz and enjoy Lunch
  6. 2:00 pm Work on your game! Build, break code (don't lol) and customise your game!
  7. 4:30 pm Snacks time, on venue rooftop cafe (Ooo)
  8. 5:30 pm Work on your game!
  9. 6:30 pm Demos so far Show whatever is on the screen, bugs and errors included
  10. 7:00 pm Play Skribbl.io with us Draw & guess words, score the most points and be the winner
  11. 7:30 pm Pack Up Grab your things and pack your bags
  12. 8:00 pm Doors Close Go home, sleep and come back tomorrow!

Sunday

  1. 8:30 am Doors open
  2. 9:30 am Work on your game Build and Polish your game
  3. 12:00 pm Progress Review Reviewing games, even unfinished ones!
  4. 12:30 pm Prayer Break & Lunch
  5. 1:30 pm Submission Workshop Learn how to upload your game to GitHub and itch.io
  6. 2:00 pm Submission Phase Upload your game to GitHub and itch.io and submit! Deadline is 3:00 pm
  7. 3:00 pm Skribbl.io contest 2! Draw & guess words, score the most points and be the winner(again)
  8. 3:30 pm Playtesting & Voting Play each other's games and vote for the winner on itch.io
  9. 4:30 pm Winners' Announcement & Prize Distribution Ceremony Get rewarded for what you worked for, be it shirts, certs, and much more
  10. 5:30 pm Photo session & Networking Make memories and friends
  11. 6:30 pm Closing Ceremony
  12. 7:30 pm Pack Up
  13. 8:00 pm Haven is Over Until next time, with dreams to chase, causes to believe in, games to create, and memories to keep forever.

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 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.

  • I still have questions!

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

  • Is this free?

    Yes! Haven Peshawar is completely free to attend for teens 13-18, funded by Hack Club, a non-profit helping teens to code their first ever tech project!

  • 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.

  • Can I join an organizing team?

    Of course! Many cities have organizing teams. Reach out to organizers in your area or apply to join an existing team.

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