๐ŸŽฎ Game Jam Nights of Code

Fri, Jul 24 โ€“ Sat, Jul 25, 2026
Blockchain Centre NBO, Argwings Kodhek Road, Rose Ave, Nairobi, Kenya

About this event

Welcome to the ๐Ÿ”บ 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: ๐ŸŽฎ build games

โšก prototype fast

๐Ÿง  collaborate deeply

๐Ÿš€ experiment boldly

๐ŸŒ ship immersive experiences

As part of the official road to the ๐Ÿ”บ 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:

  • form ideas into playable experiences,
  • prototype game mechanics,
  • experiment with on-chain integrations,
  • build gamified systems,
  • and collaborate with other creatives and developers across the ecosystem.

Whether youโ€™re:

  • a Unity or Unreal developer,
  • frontend engineer,
  • AI builder,
  • game designer,
  • 3D artist,
  • storyteller,
  • or simply curious about gaming on Avalanche,

this experience is designed to help you learn, collaborate, and ship alongside other ambitious builders.

The goal is simple: ๐Ÿ‘‰ move from ideas โ†’ to playable prototypes.

Expect: โ˜• Coffee & snacks

๐ŸŽฎ Game-building challenges

โšก Hands-on mentorship

๐ŸŒ™ Late-night prototyping sessions

๐Ÿ† Gamified builder experiences

๐Ÿš€ Ecosystem opportunities

๐Ÿง  Creative collaboration


๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Event Program

[6:00 PM] โ€” Doors Open & Check-In

  • Registration
  • Networking
  • Community onboarding

[6:30 PM] โ€” Opening Remarks

Introduction to:

  • Team1 Kenya Mini Hack 2026
  • the Gaming Cohort
  • Game Jam expectations
  • Avalanche gaming ecosystem

[7:00 PM] โ€” Gaming on Avalanche Deep Dive

Exploring:

  • Avalanche gaming infrastructure
  • consumer applications
  • game economies
  • wallet integrations
  • gamified systems

[8:00 PM] โ€” Game Jam Kickoff

Teams begin brainstorming:

  • game mechanics
  • story concepts
  • player experiences
  • reward systems
  • multiplayer ideas

[9:00 PM] โ€” Open Build Session Begins

Teams start prototyping with support from:

  • mentors
  • technical facilitators
  • ecosystem contributors

[12:00 AM] โ€” Midnight Builder Checkpoint

Quick team demos, progress updates, and feedback sessions.


[1:00 AM โ€“ 5:00 AM] โ€” Deep Build Sessions

Focused overnight building, iteration, debugging, testing, and creative collaboration.


[5:00 AM] โ€” Final Team Standups

Teams showcase:

  • prototypes
  • gameplay mechanics
  • ideas
  • next steps

[6:00 AM] โ€” Closing & Ecosystem Announcements


๐ŸŽฏ What Weโ€™re Looking For

Participants are encouraged to explore: ๐ŸŽฎ Multiplayer experiences

โšก Gamified consumer apps

๐Ÿ† XP & leaderboard systems

๐ŸŒ Community engagement mechanics

๐Ÿง  AI-powered gameplay

๐Ÿš€ Interactive storytelling

๐Ÿ”— On-chain integrations

This is a creative playground built for experimentation and shipping.


๐Ÿค 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.


๐Ÿงฉ About Team1

Team1 is a global network of builders, developers, creatives, gamers, founders, and community leaders dedicated to growing the Avalanche ecosystem worldwide.

Through:

  • technical workshops
  • gaming initiatives
  • hackathons
  • ecosystem meetups
  • community-led programs

Team1 helps onboard and support the next generation of builders shaping the future of on-chain innovation.

๐Ÿ”บ X (Twitter): https://x.com/AvaxTeam1


๐Ÿš€ Important Links

๐Ÿ”บ Team1 Africa Events

https://luma.com/Team1Africa

๐Ÿ“š Avalanche Academy

https://build.avax.network/academy

๐Ÿ’ฌ Avalanche AI Assistant

https://build.avax.network/chat

๐ŸŒ Mini Hack Landing Page

https://team1-kenya-hackathon.vercel.app/


โš ๏ธ 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