SGJ: HACKATHON 2023 is over! thank you for participating!

checkout the awesome games made by our jammers below and stay tuned for our next events.

>/ December 1-3 @ BARTER COMMUNITY HUB

SGJ: HACKATHON 2023

join us for a weekend full of creativity and fun, where students, game devs, and enthusiasts get together to create awesome games.

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ABOUT

The Hackathon is SGJ's annual 48-hour game jam aimed at bringing together people who are passionate about game dev - from students to industry veterans, indies, gamers, and other enthusiasts - to create games, elevate their skills, and foster friendships.

AT SGJ: HACKATHON 2023 we had

100+
Participants
25%
School & University Students
24
Games Made
11
Industry Mentors

ABOUT

The Hackathon is SGJ's annual 48-hour game jam aimed at bringing together people who are passionate about game dev - from students to industry veterans, indies, gamers, and other enthusiasts - to create games, elevate their skills, and foster friendships.

AT SGJ: HACKATHON 2023 YOU'LL

CREATE

Work in teams to design, develop, test and create new games around a central theme revealed at the start of the jam.

EXPERIMENT

Explore new technology tools, try out on new roles in development and test your skills.

CONNECT

Connect with the game dev community, foster friendships, and get opportunities to learn from like-minded creators.

HOW IT WORKS

The hackathon begins on December 1st, Friday at late afternoon. Everyone gathers, we watch a short video keynote and the secret theme of the jam is announced.

After the announcement, people have time to meet each other and organize in teams. Teams are then challenged to make games based on the theme.

Games are to be completed by December 3, Sunday afternoon, after which we'll have a dedicated time to play all games. Every team also gets to present their game on stage. At the end, jammers vote for what they think is the best game and awards are given out.

LEVELING UP

new this year

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Mentors

We've invited skilled mentors from 11 Bit Studios, Creative Assembly Sofia, Kipi Int., and more, to assist any team facing design, creative, or technical challenges, and needing guidance as they bring their game ideas to life.

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audio support

We'll be joined by our friends from Sound Ninja Music Academy. Their team of experienced sound designers and composers will be on hand to help teams elevate their games with custom sound effects, original music and additional audio support.

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helping the youth

We've provided 25 free tickets to students from partner school and educational organizations who want to pursue a career in game dev, to give them a chance to acquire relevant experience that can help them on their career journey.

location

Boasting a breathtaking view of the Vitosha mountain and built to be 100% work-friendly, Barter Community Hub are our new host this year.

They'll provide us with:
- 24/7 access during the event
- Secure Gbit Internet connectivity
– Plenty of natural light
- Tasty catering and cozy drinks
– Convenient location near Paradise Mall

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MEET OUR

game dev mentors

Dimitar Simidchiev
Design Director, 11 Bit Studios
victor dosev
Game Director, Creative Assembly Sofia
alexandre lainé
Design Director
stoyan orsov
Sound Designer, Creative Assembly Sofia
Viktor ketipov
CEO, Kipi Interactive
Hristo rachev
Co-Founder, Sound Ninja Music Academy
ventsislav ivanov
Music Producer, Sound Ninja Music Academy
Yavor Zografski
Music Producer, Sound Ninja Music Academy
Elena Nedeleva
Game Artist, Amusnet
Plamen Metodiev
Java Software Engineer, Amusnet
Kiril Pekov
Technical Artist, Creative Assembly Sofia

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY
16:00
Doors open - registration and check-in
18:00
Opening keynote - theme reveal
18:30
teams formation
19:00
teams start making games + mentors arrive to help
SATURDAY
11:00
mentors arrive to help
SUNDAY
14:00
games are completed
14:20
dedicated time to play games
16:00
teams present their games
19:00
Voting and winner announcement
19:30
AFTERPARTY
PLAY THE GAMES

MADE @ SGJ: Hackathon 2023

Circle Zer0
Shooter
/
2023
Circle Zer0
Shooter
/
2023
Made by

Team Circle Zer0

Play
Rebirth
Puzzle
/
2023
Rebirth
Puzzle
/
2023
Made by

Antoaneta Nikolova, Anton Slavov, Margarita Stefanova, Yoan Danailov, Kaloyan Kaludov, Mihail Manchev, Yavor Zografski

Play
Neuromancer Elite
Strategy
/
2023
Neuromancer Elite
Strategy
/
2023
Made by

Nikoleta Zhecheva, Tzanislav Filipov, Desislava Latinova, Fireboy Mika

Play
AI Bye Bye
Action
/
2023
AI Bye Bye
Action
/
2023
Made by

Team Hungry Games

Play
mAInframe attack
Shooter
/
2023
mAInframe attack
Shooter
/
2023
Made by

Elitsa Milosheva, Dimitar Stanchev, Tsvety Kalchishkova, Dimitar Iliev, Matrin Plamenov

Play
Specimen 0
Puzzle
/
2023
Specimen 0
Puzzle
/
2023
Made by

Boris Dimitrov, Maria Petrova, Kaloyan T., P.G. Matev

Play
The Binary Note
Puzzle
/
2023
The Binary Note
Puzzle
/
2023
Made by

Rafaela Kosseva, Anna Mladenova, Bozhidara Emilova, Adrian Lyubenov, Nikolay Milanov

Play
OPEN MIND
Horror
/
2023
OPEN MIND
Horror
/
2023
Made by

Team 65-O-Prime

Play
Overcharged
Shooter
/
2023
Overcharged
Shooter
/
2023
Made by

Andre Vasconcelos, Boris Vassilev, Dimitar Trendafilov, Maya-Andrea Hristova, Raya Litova, Tsvetomira Vekova, Zhuliana Potskova

Play
mAIntenance
Strategy
/
2023
mAIntenance
Strategy
/
2023
Made by

Georgi Georgiev, Kaloyan Sarafov, Tania Ilieva, Jhivko Ganchovski, Kardam Simeonov

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A-Eye
Puzzle
/
2023
A-Eye
Puzzle
/
2023
Made by

Mihail Ivanov, Anna Walterscheid, Valeri Mihailov, Kristian Zanev, Boyan Botev, Francesco Marzola

Play
Crawler
Action
/
2023
Crawler
Action
/
2023
Made by

Alex Tokmakchiev, Martin Bakardzhiev, Boyan Spassov

Play
Lost Hope 3
Action
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2023
Lost Hope 3
Action
/
2023
Made by

Team Besto

Play
Super Vectron
Action
/
2023
Super Vectron
Action
/
2023
Made by

Team wrighter - GDBG

Play
AI Suppression
Shooter
/
2023
AI Suppression
Shooter
/
2023
Made by

Team mokiat - GDBG (Momchil Atanassov)

Play
AI Overloard
Strategy
/
2023
AI Overloard
Strategy
/
2023
Made by

Team ybtre-GDBG

Play
Pull the Plug
Strategy
/
2023
Pull the Plug
Strategy
/
2023
Made by

Anton Hristov, Mihail Georgiev, Yassen Tsvetkov, Stoyan Ivanov, Nikola Kashev

Play
Cyberpunk Yambol
Platformer
/
2023
Cyberpunk Yambol
Platformer
/
2023
Made by

Team Ctrl + Alt + Defeat

Play
cyberTURSH
Strategy
/
2023
cyberTURSH
Strategy
/
2023
Made by

Team Burkan

Play
Mine Your Business
Strategy
/
2023
Mine Your Business
Strategy
/
2023
Made by

Stefan Vassilev, Ivana Gigova

Play
A.I. 6e Ti...
Puzzle
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2023
A.I. 6e Ti...
Puzzle
/
2023
Made by

Team ZygaByte

Play
Speed Reset
Puzzle
/
2023
Speed Reset
Puzzle
/
2023
Made by

Nikoleta Zhecheva, Fireboy Mika, Filip Dvorski, Desislava Latinova

Play
Circuit Combat: AI annihilation
Shooter
/
2023
Circuit Combat: AI annihilation
Shooter
/
2023
Made by

DevHubOne Juniors Joan Milenkov

Play
A.I.Pocalypse
Puzzle
/
2023
A.I.Pocalypse
Puzzle
/
2023
Made by

DevHubOne team Vasil Anastasov

Play

JOIN THE JAM

To take part in the event you need to buy a ticket. We are a non-profit organization and ticket revenues together with sponsor support helps us cover the cost of the event.

We encourage people with all kinds of backgrounds to participate and contribute. It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced game dev or if you are aspiring to a career in games. We believe that everyone can be creative and benefit from the experience of creating games.

Buy Tickets

YOUR TICKET GETS YOU

Participation in the HACKATHON

dedicated workspace and high-speed connection

mentorship from game dev professionals

limited edition merch

Lunch and dinner during the days

coffee, water, and monster drinks to fuel you

Access to the afterparty @ Barter Community Hub

sponsors & Partners

Meet the folks who are helping make this year’s event the best yet.

one of us

rock star

educational partners

Special partners

Media partners

frequently asked questions

Do i have to bring my own computer?

Yes, you have to bring your own computer and any other equipment you think you will need. We provide desks, chairs, internet connection and electrical sockets.

How are people organized into teams?

Teams are formed at the first day of the hackathon. After the theme of is announced, participants will have a couple of hours to meet, share ideas and organize into teams.

How many people can be in a team?

Teams can have anywhere between 2 and 6 people. While there is no hard rule forbidding teams to have more than 6 people, we generally discourage it. Past editions have proved that the optimal size for a team is 4 to 5 people.

Can I jam solo?

You can if you want to, but the hackathon is very much about collaborating with others to stir creativity and make something special together.

What if I don't know anyone there?

Worry not. Our community is incredibly welcoming and friendly. We facilitate an environment that is accessible to everyone - from veterans to newcomers.

What types of games can I make?

Whatever you want! Video games, board games, card games, tabletop games, there is no limit.

Do you offer Vegetarian/Vegan meals?

Yes, we do. Everything is fresh and prepared on location by our friends at Barter Community Hub.

EXPLORE THE 150+ GAMES

made @ sgj so far

Puzzle
The Binary Note
Puzzle
A-Eye
Strategy
Pull the Plug
Strategy
Short Circuit
Puzzle
Love and Death of Robots
Puzzle
(S)leap Motion
Strategy
2022: A Midspace Journey
Action
Conquer The Nightmare
Horror
Trapped Inside
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