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Hack Club Haven

Thane

Game jam for teens 13-18Nov 14-15 - Thane

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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?

TBD! We’re still working out the schedule. Sign up and we'll let you know as soon as we figure it out!

Hack Club has helped teens organize hundreds of events woldwide!Check out some of our past events ~

FAQ

  • How can I join?

    Sign up for the event, using the link at the top!

  • Is participating free?

    Yes! Hack Club is a nonprofit helping teens build technical projects at no cost.

  • 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 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.

  • I still have questions!

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

  • When will Haven in Thane take place?

    Haven Thane will take place on November 14th and 15th.

  • Am I elligle to join the event?

    If you're of the ages 13-18, you're elligible for the event!

  • Are there any specifications for the game?

    You can use any game engine - (Godot, Unreal Engine, Unity), as long as the game you have made is not block coded, and able to produce a web build that can be submitted on itch.io!

  • How do I stay updated on the event?

    Join us at Slack to stay updated on the event details, or you can also check the Instagram Page for other details!

  • What about food?

    Free food is supplied in the event, all planned to be vegetarian, in case of any allergies or requirements, please contact @Aakash Ashok on slack.

Sign up!