September 27th & 28th, 2025
Game jam for high schoolers
Organized by Teenagers in San Jose
Co-hosted by YRI Fellowship
Dear Hackers, Musicians, and Artists, 
Welcome to Hack Club's newest adventure. This fall we invite you to join us for Daydream, the world's biggest Game Jam happening simultaneously in 100 cities.
Hack Club wants you to make a game this fall.
Don't consider yourself a game dev? No problem - we have tons of online and in-person workshops for you to make your first game!
This fall, we invite you to learn something new, make something you're really proud of, meet new friends, and go on an incredible adventure together.
With love,
Augie and Renran from Hack Club HQ
Schedule
Saturday, September 27th
Sunday, September 28th
Daydream Silicon Valley is taking place at 3090 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127!
What will you 
You can make any game you want as long as it can be deployed on itch.io! All games made
must be deployed and available online for other participants to play and experience. We
will only accept itch.io submission links.
Here are some cool projects from past hackathons to get you inspired:
- • Remedy Renemyby Tongyu and Kai Ling
- • Not an Idle by Armand
- • SPEEDTICKERS by Agustin & Juan
We'll have workshops and activities before Daydream to help you learn game development using Godot!
Stuck?
Who can participate in Daydream?
All teenagers are welcome to come! You must be over 12 or under 19 to participate.
Can I organize a Daydream in my city?
Definitely! Contact us via daydream@hackclub.com or join #daydream on slack.
All this, for free?
Yep! Food, swag, prizes, and good vibes are all included. Plus, if you're traveling a long distance, we'll cover the cost of gas or a bus/train ticket.
What do I need?
Your laptop, chargers, toiletries, sleeping bags, and an open mind!
What has Hack Club done before?
Hack Club has run a hackathon in at GitHub HQ, a Game Jam in 50 cities, a hackathon on a train from Vermont to Los Angeles, and so many more! You can check them out on Hack Club's YouTube channel.
I'm not good at coding. Can I still participate?
This game jam is for all skill levels! We'll have workshops and other events so join us and let's learn together. It could be your 1st time. Or your 2nd time. Or your 246th time. It doesn't matter!
What if my parents are concerned?
We're here to help! Reach out to us at daydream@hackclub.com for questions.
What can I make at Daydream?
ANY type of game based on the theme! Platformer, visual novel, clicker game, etc. Be as creative as possible! Anything is possible!
Made with ♡ by teenagers, for teenagers at Hack Club