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:

  • 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
    • Lots of fun, free food and amazing prizes!

Why Attend?

  • Go from an idea to a published game in just 2 days

  • Learn and grow in a fun, supportive environment
  • 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

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

4 non-cash prizes
Internship
1 winner

Internship provided by BSD Education

Bambu Lab 3D Printer
1 winner

Bambu Lab A1 Mini

Steam Giftcards
3 winners

$500 Steam Giftcard

Game
1 winner

Game for the platform of your choice

Judges

Peer Judging

Peer Judging

Judging Criteria

  • Vote for the game you think is best!

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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Hackathon sponsors