🎮 Nights of Code | Avalanche Game Jam

Description

Welcome to the 🔺 Team1 Kenya Avalanche Game Jam a 12-hour overnight builder experience designed for developers, game designers, artists, storytellers, creatives, and ambitious builders ready to prototype the next generation of gaming experiences on Avalanche. This is not just a meetup.This is not just a workshop. This is a live overnight shipping session built for teams who are ready to: 🎮 build games ⚡ prototype fast 🧠 collaborate deeply 🚀 experiment boldly 🌐 ship immersive experiences As part of the official road to the 🔺 Team1 Kenya Mini Hack 2026, this Game Jam is focused on helping builders explore how gaming, gamification, AI, and on-chain systems are shaping the future of consumer technology. Throughout the night, participants will: Whether you’re: this experience is designed to help you learn, collaborate, and ship alongside other ambitious builders. The goal is simple: 👉 move from ideas → to playable prototypes. Expect: ☕ Coffee & snacks 🎮 Game-building challenges ⚡ Hands-on mentorship 🌙 Late-night prototyping sessions 🏆 Gamified builder experiences 🚀 Ecosystem opportunities 🧠 Creative collaboration 🗓️ Event Program [6:00 PM] — Doors Open & Check-In [6:30 PM] — Opening Remarks Introduction to: [7:00 PM] — Gaming on Avalanche Deep Dive Exploring: [8:00 PM] — Game Jam Kickoff Teams begin brainstorming: [9:00 PM] — Open Build Session Begins Teams start prototyping with support from: [12:00 AM] — Midnight Builder Checkpoint Quick team demos, progress updates, and feedback sessions. [1:00 AM – 5:00 AM] — Deep Build Sessions Focused overnight building, iteration, debugging, testing, and creative collaboration. [5:00 AM] — Final Team Standups Teams showcase: [6:00 AM] — Closing & Ecosystem Announcements 🎯 What We’re Looking For Participants are encouraged to explore: 🎮 Multiplayer experiences ⚡ Gamified consumer apps 🏆 XP & leaderboard systems 🌐 Community engagement mechanics 🧠 AI-powered gameplay 🚀 Interactive storytelling 🔗 On-chain integrations This is a creative playground built for experimentation and shipping. 🤝 Partners & Ecosystem Support Avalanche A high-performance blockchain ecosystem powering scalable gaming, consumer applications, and on-chain experiences. Team1 Kenya A grassroots ecosystem initiative onboarding builders, creatives, founders, and developers into the Avalanche ecosystem. Huawei Supporting conversations around gaming infrastructure, emerging technologies, and developer innovation. FOEG Labs An infrastructure-first builder community focused on AI, blockchain, gaming, and real-world systems. Additional ecosystem collaborators and guest mentors will be announced soon. 🧩 About Team1 Team1 is a global network of builders, developers, creatives, gamers, founders, and community leaders dedicated to growing the Avalanche ecosystem worldwide. Through: Team1 helps onboard and support the next generation of builders shaping the future of on-chain innovation. 🔺 X (Twitter): https://x.com/AvaxTeam1 🚀 Important Links 🔺 Team1 Africa Events https://luma.com/Team1Africa 📚 Avalanche Academy https://build.avax.network/academy 💬 Avalanche AI Assistant https://build.avax.network/chat 🌐 Mini Hack Landing Page https://team1-kenya-hackathon.vercel.app/ ⚠️ Limited spots available.This experience is designed for builders who are ready to create, collaborate, and ship. Built for builders who are ready to play the future