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Game jam for teens 13-18He hui hanga kēmu mō ngā taiohi 13 ki te 18 tau te pakekeNov 14–15 · Christchurch14–15 o Whiringa-ā-rangi · Ōtautahi

University of canterbury Jack Erskine Building
Contact us: christchurch@haven.hackclub.com
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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)

Event schedule / Hōtaka o te kaupapa

Saturday / Rāhoroi

  1. 8:00 am Doors open/Ka tuwhera ngā tatau. Come in, socialize, grab some snacks / Haere mai, kōrerorero, ka kai hoki i tētahi mea māmā.
  2. 8:30 am Opening ceremony/ te hui whakatuwhera Boring long speech/He whaikōrero roa, he hōhā hoki.
  3. 8:50 am Workshops begin /Ka tīmata ngā awheawhe. To be decided. / Kia whakatauria.
  4. 12:30 pm Lunch / tina To be decided / Kia whakatauria.
  5. 6:00 pm Dinner / Hākari o te ahiahi To be decided / Kia whakatauria.
  6. 7:00 pm Kareoke
  7. 8:00 pm End of day one / Te mutunga o te rā tuatahi

Sunday / Rātapu

  1. 8:00 am Doors open / Ka tuwhera ngā tatau. Come in, socialize, grab some snacks / Haere mai, kōrerorero, ka kai hoki i tētahi mea māmā.
  2. 9:30 am work on projects/mahi i ngā kaupapa Finish off your projects for submission by 7.30/Whakaotia āu kaupapa hei tuku i mua i te 7:30.
  3. 12:30 pm Stop for lunch/okioki tina wow yummy food/Auē, te reka o te kai!
  4. 1:00 pm work on projects/mahi i ngā kaupapa Finish off your projects for submission by 7.30/Whakaotia āu kaupapa hei tuku i mua i te 7:30.
  5. 6:30 pm Submissions due / Me tuku ngā tāpaetanga. Upload your build to itch.io / Tukuna tō putanga kēmu ki itch.io.
  6. 6:40 pm Dinner / hākari o te ahiahi wow yummy food/Auē, te reka o te kai!
  7. 7:30-8:00 pm Prizes & closing / Ngā Taonga me te Whakamutunga Awards, group photo, and goodbyes. / Ngā whakaaturanga, te whakaahua o te rōpū, me ngā poroporoaki.

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.

Sponsors / Ngā Kaitautoko

FAQ / Ngā Pātai Auau

  • Am I eligible? / E āhei ana au?

    If you re age 13-18, you re eligible! No prior experience required. / Mēnā kei waenganui i te 13 me te 18 tau tōu pakeke, e āhei ana koe! Kāore e hiahiatia ana he wheako o mua.

  • But I ve never coded before! / Engari kāore anō au kia tuhi waehere i mua!

    Perfect! Game jams are designed for beginners. You ll have workshops, mentors, and teammates to help you every step of the way. / He rawe tērā! I whakaritea ngā wātū hanga kēmu mā te hunga tauhou. Ka whai wāhi atu koe ki ngā awheawhe, ā, ka tautokona koe e ngā kaiārahi me ō hoa tīma i te roanga o te hātepe katoa.

  • I still have questions! / He pātai tonu āku!

    Join #Haven-christchurch on Slack or reach out directly at christchurch@://hackclub.com! / Whakahono mai ki #haven-christchurch i runga i Slack, whakapā mai rānei ki a mātou i christchurch@://hackclub.com!

  • Is this free? / He kore utu tēnei?

    Yes! Hack Club is a nonprofit helping teens build technical projects at no cost. / Āe! He rōpū kore-moni a Hack Club e āwhina ana i ngā rangatahi ki te waihanga kaupapa hangarau mō te kore utu.

  • What if my parents are concerned? / Me pēhea rā mēnā e māharahara ana ōku mātua?

    We re here to help! You can review our parent guide here, or they can email us at haven@hackclub.com. / Kei konei mātou hei āwhina! Ka taea e koe te tiro i tā mātou aratohu mō ngā mātua i runga nei, te whakapā mai rānei mā te rorohiko ki haven@hackclub.com mēnā he pātai āu.

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