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Hack Club Haven

Bucharest

Game jam for teens 13–18Nov 14 · 09:00–21:00Hosted at Google România

Google Bucharest - Unirii View
Contact us: bucharest@haven.hackclub.com
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Your first game starts here!

Spend a day making a video game with other teens in Bucharest. Learn Godot, bring your ideas to life, and meet people who love creating things. Free entry, pizza for lunch, and no coding experience required!

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. 9:00 am Doors open Come on in, get settled, and meet your fellow game makers!
  2. 9:30 am Opening Meet everyone, learn what's happening throughout the day, and get ready to build something awesome!
  3. 10:00 pm Workshop We will teach you how to use Godot, Github and Itch.io
  4. 12:00 am Start coding Time to bring your ideas to life! Get started with Godot and make your very own game.
  5. 1:00 pm Pizza lunch!! Free pizza!! Grab a slice, take a break, and hang out with your fellow game developers.
  6. 8:30 pm Giving prizes Time to celebrate! Show off your creations and find out who's taking home some awesome prizes!
  7. 9:00 pm Byeee! That's a wrap! Say goodbye to your new friends and take home your very own game. See you next time!

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 haven@hackclub.com for questions.

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Got questions?

  • Who can join?

    Anyone aged 13–18! Whether you’ve already made games or have never written a line of code, you’re welcome at Haven Bucharest.

  • Is it really free?

    Yes! Attending Haven Bucharest is completely free, including pizza for lunch. Just bring your laptop, charger, and curiosity.

  • What will we make?

    You’ll work on a video game using Godot! Our beginner activity is a 2D platformer, with room to add your own characters, levels, and ideas. We’ll also help you publish your project on GitHub and itch.io so you can share it.

  • Can I come on my own?

    Absolutely! You don’t need to arrive with a team or know anyone beforehand. Come meet other teens who enjoy games and making things—or bring a friend along!

  • What if my parents have questions?

    They can read the Haven parent guide or email haven@hackclub.com. For questions about the Bucharest event, you can also message our local Instagram account.

  • Where and when is it?

    Haven Bucharest takes place on November 14, 2026, from 08:00 to 21:00. We’re hosted at Google România, on the 13th floor of Unirii View in Bucharest.

  • What if I’ve never coded before?

    You’re exactly who this is for! We’ll help you get started with Godot and build a 2D platformer step by step. You don’t need to prepare a game or know how to code beforehand.

  • What should I bring?

    Bring a laptop and its charger. A mouse is useful for making games, too! If you don’t have access to a laptop, contact us before signing up so we can discuss what might be possible.

  • Who’s behind Haven?

    Haven Bucharest is organized by teens, for teens, as part of Hack Club—a global nonprofit and community of over 100,000 teenagers who learn by building technical projects.

  • How can I contact the Bucharest organizers?

    Message us on Instagram at @haven.bucharest.hackclub! Whether you have a question, want to help participants with Godot, or would like to support the event, we’d love to hear from you.

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