AngelHacks 3.0 has concluded. Thank you so much to all who participated and helped out! Be sure to join the Hack Club Slack!
Hack Club Presents
AngelHacks 3.0
TORONTO
May 27th 2023, 9am-9pm (12hrs)
🕹️ IT'S A GAME JAM!
It's platformers, video games, sprig games, RPGs, board games! Your imagination is the limit!
In teams up to 4, teenagers all across Eastern Canada will come together for 12 hours of learning and making games of all sorts, regardless of experience.
Assemble, a Hack Club hackathon in San Francisco.
Build a game
AngelHacks is a great opportunity for to build something fun and unique with your teammates!
Learn and share
Just starting? We'll have beginner workshops to get your started. Already know a ton? Share you knowledge by hosting a workshop!
Students at AngelHacks 2019 building projects in groups.
Learn and share
Just starting? We'll have beginner workshops to get your started. Already know a ton? Share you knowledge by hosting a workshop!
Stickers and swag at Epoch in New Delhi.
Make connections
Meet other programmers, artists, storytellers, musicians, and creators just like you. Build something awesome together!
Totally free
Everything at the event will be free for participants, including meals, drinks, swag, and prizes! You'll only need a laptop and your student ID.
Award cermony at AngelHacks 2019.
Totally free
Everything at the event will be free for participants, including meals, drinks, swag, and prizes! You'll only need a laptop and your student ID.
📆 Schedule
Subject to change
8:30 AM
🚪 Doors open
9:30 AM
👐 Opening ceremony
9:45 AM
🤖 Hacking begins
10:00 AM
Workshop A
Making Sprig (JavaScript) Games
11:00 AM
Workshop B
Introduction to PyGame (Python)
12:00 AM
🥪 Lunch
2:00 PM
🎯 Activity
3:30 PM
Workshop C
4:30 PM
?? Mystery ??
5:00 PM
Workshop D
6:30 PM
🛑 Project wrap-up
7:00 PM
🍕 Dinner
7:30 PM
📺 Project demos
8:15 PM
🗳️ Closing + voting
9:00 PM
💔 Goodbye :)
🎁 Prizes
Most Unique Story
Tamagotchi
Wackiest Game
Among Us Crewmate Plush
Best Visuals/Audio
Circuit Playground Express - Base Kit
Best Game Mechanic
Large IKEA Blåhaj
Best Sprig/Arcade Game
Programmable Macropads
🗺️ Venue
WeWork Office Space & Coworking
1 University Avenue, Toronto, ON
May 27, 2023. 9 AM - 9 PM
FAQs
Frequently asked questions.
What is a Game Jam?
A Game Jam is an event where programmers, artists, storytellers musicians, and much more come together to create a game in a limited time. We're welcoming beginners and experts alike!
What is hacking? Is it safe?
No, we're not “hacking” bank accounts. Hacking is term for coding apps, games, websites etc. It's safe and entirely educational.
What can I make?
Anything related to games! You can make platformers, Sprig games, ARGs, board games. Your imagination is the limit! You can also make assets, music or design levels for games! At the end, we'll vote for each other projects and have prizes for the winners!
Do I need a team?
Nope! You'll have the opportunity to create your own team up to four. We can also put you in a team to meet new people. Find new friends, bring yours, or work alone.
What is Hack Club?
Hack Club is a nonprofit global network (based in the U.S.) and network of student-led coding clubs & High school makers. Founded in 2014, Hack Clubs are now in nearly 400 high schools with 10,000 students each year.
What is AngelHacks?
AngelHacks started in 2019 has an in-person hacking (programming) event. This year, AngelHacks is Hack Club's offical Spring Event, all organized by high schoolers.
Who can participate in AngelHacks?
AngelHacks primarily targets high school / older middle school students. If you're outside of that range, we're looking for mentors and people to run workshops! If you're intrested, you can fill the form and let us know :)
What if I have never coded before?
At AngelHacks, complete beginners are not only welcome, but expected! Learn as you go with our workshops and mentors. A Game Jam isn't all about code, you can also create art, music, stories and more for games!
What do I need to bring?
You'll need your Student ID, laptop, a phone, chargers and anything else that you might need!
What's the event like? Is it safe?
There will be free food and refreshments. Workshops and activities will be held throughout the event. Adult supervision will be present at all times with access restricted to participants.
I have another question that'as not answered here!
Feel free to email us at toronto@angelhacks.org or send us a message in #angelhacks-toronto on the Hack Club Slack.