Do I have to know how to code/make games to attend?
You do not need to know how to make games or code! This is a beginner friendly event for all HBCU students, regardless of major or classification. There will be workshops and mentors to teach you everything you need to know about making games from scratch.
What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is an event where people engage in rapid and collaborative engineering over a relatively short period of time (24 or 48 hours). The HBCU Game Jam will last 24 hours, from 10 a.m. ET on Saturday, March 1, to 10 a.m. ET on Sunday, March 2, 2025. As this is a 24 hour competition, do expect to pull an all-nighter at the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library. You read that right - you will be spending 24 hours at this event, so bring your sleeping bags! Please note that due to security reasons, students who leave during the competition will not let back in.
What are we competing for?
Our amazing industry sponsors have some amazing prizes to celebrate the top video games created during the hackathon. Prizes will be announced at the hackathon. (But trust us, they are good!).
Can I bring a friend?
As long as they are a current HBCU student, absolutely! Whether they know anything about game development or not, bring them! You will be competing in student teams of up to 4 people. If you don't have a team, do not worry! Individual students will have an opportunity to form teams during the hackathon.
Date and Location?
The HBCU Game Jam will take place from Friday, February 28 - Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Robert W. Woodruff Library in the Atlanta University Center:
Apply Here
Please complete this application by Saturday, February 1, 2025, to be considered for the HBCU Game Jam. Accepted students will be notified on a rolling basis. Admission to the game jam will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.