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Game jam for teens 13-18Sat, Nov 14 · CO+HOOTS Phoenix

CO+HOOTS Phoenix
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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. 8:00 am doors open Check in, meet other participants, and grab breakfast.
  2. 8:30 am opening ceremony Meet the team, hear the theme, and get ready to make your game.
  3. 9:00 am game development workshops Learn the basics with beginner-friendly workshops, then start building your game.
  4. 12:30 pm lunch Take a break and grab some pizza.
  5. 1:00 pm keep building Bring your ideas to life, with help available when you get stuck.
  6. 5:00 pm shipping workshop Wrap up development and get help publishing your code on GitHub and your playable game on itch.io.
  7. 5:45 pm submissions due Submit your game and get ready to share it!
  8. 6:00 pm dinner Grab a bite to eat. A little calm before the storm of game demos!
  9. 6:30 pm game demos Show off your game and play everyone else's! Half the teams present while the other half explores, then switch.
  10. 7:30 pm voting and closing ceremony Vote for your favorite games, celebrate the winners, and take pictures together.
  11. 8:00 pm that's all folks! Time to head home. Thanks for making Haven Phoenix happen!

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.

  • What should I bring?

    A laptop and a charger. We’ll provide food, Wi-Fi, and power.

  • What if my parents are concerned?

    We’re here to help! They can reach out to us at [email protected] for questions.

  • Is this free?

    Yes! Haven Phoenix is completely free, including food. Hack Club is a nonprofit helping teens build technical projects at no cost.

  • Where is it?

    We’re at CO+HOOTS Phoenix, 221 E Indianola Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012.

  • Is this overnight?

    Nope! Haven Phoenix is a one-day event, so you’ll head home in the evening.

  • I still have questions!

    Email the organizer at [email protected], join #haven-help on Slack, or reach out to [email protected]!

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