A BEGINNER FRIENDLY GAME JAM
NOVEMBER 23-24, 2024 • OSHKOSH, WI
Make games, meet cool people
Counterspell Oshkosh is a beginner-friendly game jam for high-school artists, musicians, and coders to get together to build apps and games. It will be hosted at the Oshkosh Public Library.
Build whatever you want!
Have fun building whatever you would like individually or in teams! The theme for Counterspell Oshkosh will be decided through peer voting before the event starts.
No matter your skill level, we'll have workshops, resources and mentors throughout the 24 hours to help you with your project.
Interested? Sign up here!
Artist, Musician or Coder?
Join one of three guilds when you sign up!
You can join the guild you identify with for exclusive swag and badges! You also get to compete against other guilds in friendly activities/challenges throughout Counterspell Oshkosh!
How does a game jam work?
Sign up for Counterspell Oshkosh
Find a team of other teenagers
Start building your game (no experience needed)
Attend workshops and fun activities, or talk our mentors for help
Ship what you made and share it with the rest of the world!
Counterspell Oshkosh will last 24 hours
Here's a rough schedule so you know what to expect! (All times in CST)
Doors open
10:00 AM
Opening ceremony
11:00 AM
Lunch
11:30 AM
Start working on your game!
12:00 PM
Gamedev workshop 1
1:00 PM
Gamedev workshop 2
3:00 PM
Dinner
5:00 PM
Lightning talks
7:00 PM
Midnight surprise
12:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM
Game demos!
9:30 AM
Closing ceremony
11:00 AM
Counterspell is organized by teenagers, for teenagers.
Interested? Sign up here!
Can't make it to Oshkosh?
There are 100+ other Counterspell locations worldwide!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible to sign up?
If you're 18 or under, yes, we are so excited to see you! If you're over 18 but still in high school, shoot us an email at counterspell@hackclub.com.
Does participating cost anything?
It's entirely free! We'll have meals, snacks, and beverages onsite at the hackathon, as well as swag, prizes, and fun mini-events.
What has Hack Club done before?
We have run multiple events around the world. The summer of '21, we chartered a train across America and ran the world's longest hackathon on land. Last year, we ran an outdoors do-it-yourself camping adventure in Cabot, Vermont.
I'm not good at coding, can I join?
This hackathon is for hackers of all skill levels! We'll have workshops and other events so join us and let's learn together. If you'd like to start exploring some introductory projects, check out Hack Club Workshops.
I'm interested in supporting this event!
We're always looking for sponsors and mentors! If your company would like to donate, or you're over 18 and interested in helping out, please reach out to us at angad@hackclub.com! Feel free to check out our sponsor prospectus as well.
What do I need to bring to Counterspell?
Your laptop, charger, a sleeping bag, toiletries, and whatever else you may need for an overnight event! We also recommend earplugs if you're sensitive to noise.
My parents are worried!
We're here to help! Ask them to reach out to us at counterspell@hackclub.com and we'll make sure to answer all their questions!
How can I reach out for more questions?
Contact us! Reach out at #counterspell on the Hack Club Slack or email us at counterspell@hackclub.com. We're always ready to answer all your questions!
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