
๐ฎ 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 ๐บ 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: ๐ฎ build games
โก prototype fast
๐ง collaborate deeply
๐ experiment boldly
๐ ship immersive experiences
As part of the official road to the ๐บ 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 youโre:
- 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: ๐ move from ideas โ to playable prototypes.
Expect: โ Coffee & snacks
๐ฎ Game-building challenges
โก Hands-on mentorship
๐ Late-night prototyping sessions
๐ Gamified builder experiences
๐ Ecosystem opportunities
๐ง Creative collaboration
๐๏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
๐ฏ What Weโre Looking For
Participants are encouraged to explore: ๐ฎ Multiplayer experiences
โก Gamified consumer apps
๐ XP & leaderboard systems
๐ Community engagement mechanics
๐ง AI-powered gameplay
๐ Interactive storytelling
๐ On-chain integrations
This is a creative playground built for experimentation and shipping.
๐ค 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.
๐งฉ 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.
๐บ X (Twitter): https://x.com/AvaxTeam1
๐ Important Links
๐บ Team1 Africa Events
๐ Avalanche Academy
https://build.avax.network/academy
๐ฌ Avalanche AI Assistant
https://build.avax.network/chat
๐ Mini Hack Landing Page
https://team1-kenya-hackathon.vercel.app/
โ ๏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