About the challenge
Hello Programmers and Artists:Haven HK is an exciting 2-day game jam + hackathon for middle & high school students across Hong Kong, with amazing prizes (3D printer, Gift cards, Software Subscriptions, Video Games), whilst being suitable for complete beginners. Join over 3000 creative minds in 200+ cities for a unique adventure filled with innovation, collaboration, and exploration!
Hack Club HK has been sponsored by Animoca Brands, Venture Capital Fund, Jane Street, the quantitative trading firm, Kepler Interactive, publisher of 2025 Game Of The Year “Clair Obscur”, as well as Nex, the start-up behind the famous Nex Playground console.
Event Highlights:
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When: Saturday & Sunday, 14-15/11, 2026
- 10:00-18:00
- Where: Canadian International School
- What to Expect:
- Free workshops on game engines (Unity, Godot, etc) from professional developers, pixel art, and game design by students and industry leaders.
- Form teams with friends (or make new friends) to build a playable game from scratch
- Get mentorship from local game devs and industry pros to polish your gameplay
- Merch from sponsors and Hack Club
- Potential internships for winners
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Lots of fun, free food and amazing prizes!
Why Attend?
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Go from an idea to a published game in just 2 days
- Learn and grow in a fun, supportive environment
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Meet fellow programmers and artist who share your passion
Eligibility:
Open to middle & high school students in Hong Kong with any level of experience in STEM. No prior knowledge required - just bring your enthusiasm! We can provide a certificate if requested.
Registration:
Spots are limited! Register now at our website by the 12th of November 2026.
Visit our website (havenhk.xyz) or Instagram (@hk.haven.hackclub) for more details.
Get started
Sign up at havenhk.xyz
Requirements
What to Build
You will build a game for the theme announced on the day
What to Submit
You will publish your game on Itch.io and submit the link
Prizes
Internship
Internship provided by BSD Education
Bambu Lab 3D Printer
Bambu Lab A1 Mini
Steam Giftcards
$500 Steam Giftcard
Game
Game for the platform of your choice
Judges
Peer Judging
Judging Criteria
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Vote for the game you think is best!
Questions? Email the hackathon manager








