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Game jam for teens 13-18Nov 14/15 · FESB, University of Split

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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 · Nov 14

  1. 09:30 Doors open & check-in Arrive at FESB, check in, meet everyone and get settled.
  2. TBA Opening ceremony We’ll explain the game jam, the rules, the theme and how the weekend works.
  3. TBA Beginner workshop New to game development? We’ll help you get your first playable scene running in Godot.
  4. All day Build! Form a team of up to three people, make a game from scratch and get help from mentors whenever you need it.
  5. 21:30 Day 1 ends Save your work, head home and get some sleep. We’ll be back tomorrow morning!

Sunday · Nov 15

  1. 09:30 Doors reopen Come back to FESB, grab some breakfast and pick up where you left off.
  2. TBA Submissions Publish your finished game to itch.io so everyone can play it.
  3. TBA Game showcase Walk around, play what everyone made and show off your own game.
  4. 21:30 Prizes & closing Awards, a group photo and one last chance to play everyone’s games before heading home.

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FAQ

  • Who can attend?

    If you’re 13-18, you’re in! Haven Split is for high school students, whether you’ve been coding for years or are completely new.

  • Where is Haven Split?

    We’re at FESB, University of Split: Ruđera Boškovića 32, 21000 Split.

  • Do I need a team?

    Nope! You can come on your own and find teammates at the event. Teams can have up to three people, and you can also build solo or as a duo.

  • What should I bring?

    Bring a laptop, charger and whatever you normally need to survive a long day of making things. We’ll send everyone a more detailed packing list before the event.

  • What happens to our games?

    At the end of the jam, you’ll publish your game to itch.io and show it off during our game showcase. Then everyone gets to walk around and play what the other teams made.

  • Is it really free?

    Yep! Haven Split is completely free to attend. We’ll provide the program, food, snacks and everything you need to spend the weekend building.

  • What if I’ve never coded before?

    Perfect! You don’t need any previous experience. We’ll have a beginner workshop, mentors and plenty of people around to help when your code inevitably decides not to cooperate.

  • What are we actually making?

    A game! You’ll start with an idea, build it with your team and publish a playable version by the end of the jam. It can be clever, beautiful, ridiculous or all three.

  • Will there be food?

    Absolutely. Food, snacks and drinks are part of the event and won’t cost you anything. Building games is hard enough without having to hunt for lunch.

  • I still have questions!

    Email us at [email protected] and we’ll help!

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