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๐ŸŽฎ Nights of Code | Avalanche Game Jam

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About Event

โ€‹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.

โ€‹This is not just a meetup.This is not just a workshop.

โ€‹This is a live overnight shipping session built for teams who are ready to: ๐ŸŽฎ build games

โ€‹โšก prototype fast

โ€‹๐Ÿง  collaborate deeply

โ€‹๐Ÿš€ experiment boldly

โ€‹๐ŸŒ ship immersive experiences

โ€‹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.

โ€‹Throughout the night, participants will:

  • โ€‹form ideas into playable experiences,

  • โ€‹prototype game mechanics,

  • โ€‹experiment with on-chain integrations,

  • โ€‹build gamified systems,

  • โ€‹and collaborate with other creatives and developers across the ecosystem.

โ€‹Whether youโ€™re:

  • โ€‹a Unity or Unreal developer,

  • โ€‹frontend engineer,

  • โ€‹AI builder,

  • โ€‹game designer,

  • โ€‹3D artist,

  • โ€‹storyteller,

  • โ€‹or simply curious about gaming on Avalanche,

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

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

โ€‹Expect: โ˜• Coffee & snacks

โ€‹๐ŸŽฎ Game-building challenges

โ€‹โšก Hands-on mentorship

โ€‹๐ŸŒ™ Late-night prototyping sessions

โ€‹๐Ÿ† Gamified builder experiences

โ€‹๐Ÿš€ Ecosystem opportunities

โ€‹๐Ÿง  Creative collaboration


โ€‹๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Event Program

โ€‹[6:00 PM] โ€” Doors Open & Check-In

  • โ€‹Registration

  • โ€‹Networking

  • โ€‹Community onboarding


โ€‹[6:30 PM] โ€” Opening Remarks

โ€‹Introduction to:

  • โ€‹Team1 Kenya Mini Hack 2026

  • โ€‹the Gaming Cohort

  • โ€‹Game Jam expectations

  • โ€‹Avalanche gaming ecosystem


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

โ€‹Exploring:

  • โ€‹Avalanche gaming infrastructure

  • โ€‹consumer applications

  • โ€‹game economies

  • โ€‹wallet integrations

  • โ€‹gamified systems


โ€‹[8:00 PM] โ€” Game Jam Kickoff

โ€‹Teams begin brainstorming:

  • โ€‹game mechanics

  • โ€‹story concepts

  • โ€‹player experiences

  • โ€‹reward systems

  • โ€‹multiplayer ideas


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

โ€‹Teams start prototyping with support from:

  • โ€‹mentors

  • โ€‹technical facilitators

  • โ€‹ecosystem contributors


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

โ€‹Quick team demos, progress updates, and feedback sessions.


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

โ€‹Focused overnight building, iteration, debugging, testing, and creative collaboration.


โ€‹[5:00 AM] โ€” Final Team Standups

โ€‹Teams showcase:

  • โ€‹prototypes

  • โ€‹gameplay mechanics

  • โ€‹ideas

  • โ€‹next steps


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


โ€‹๐ŸŽฏ What Weโ€™re Looking For

โ€‹Participants are encouraged to explore: ๐ŸŽฎ Multiplayer experiences

โ€‹โšก Gamified consumer apps

โ€‹๐Ÿ† XP & leaderboard systems

โ€‹๐ŸŒ Community engagement mechanics

โ€‹๐Ÿง  AI-powered gameplay

โ€‹๐Ÿš€ Interactive storytelling

โ€‹๐Ÿ”— On-chain integrations

โ€‹This is a creative playground built for experimentation and shipping.


โ€‹๐Ÿค Partners & Ecosystem Support

โ€‹Avalanche

โ€‹A high-performance blockchain ecosystem powering scalable gaming, consumer applications, and on-chain experiences.

โ€‹Team1 Kenya

โ€‹A grassroots ecosystem initiative onboarding builders, creatives, founders, and developers into the Avalanche ecosystem.

โ€‹Huawei

โ€‹Supporting conversations around gaming infrastructure, emerging technologies, and developer innovation.

โ€‹FOEG Labs

โ€‹An infrastructure-first builder community focused on AI, blockchain, gaming, and real-world systems.

โ€‹Additional ecosystem collaborators and guest mentors will be announced soon.


โ€‹๐Ÿงฉ About Team1

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

โ€‹Through:

  • โ€‹technical workshops

  • โ€‹gaming initiatives

  • โ€‹hackathons

  • โ€‹ecosystem meetups

  • โ€‹community-led programs

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

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


โ€‹๐Ÿš€ Important Links

โ€‹๐Ÿ”บ Team1 Africa Events

โ€‹https://luma.com/Team1Africa

โ€‹๐Ÿ“š Avalanche Academy

โ€‹https://build.avax.network/academy

โ€‹๐Ÿ’ฌ Avalanche AI Assistant

โ€‹https://build.avax.network/chat

โ€‹๐ŸŒ Mini Hack Landing Page

โ€‹https://team1-kenya-hackathon.vercel.app/


โ€‹โš ๏ธ Limited spots available.This experience is designed for builders who are ready to create, collaborate, and ship.

โ€‹Built for builders who are ready to play the future

Location
Blockchain Centre NBO
Argwings Kodhek Road, Rose Ave, Nairobi, Kenya
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