Hack Club

Texel

Create A 3D Game, Get Games, Consoles, IEMs, and more!

Hack Club

  1. create

    Start by sharing your idea in the #texel slack channel! after that, you can start working on your game. Track your coding with Hackatime, and your modeling with lapse!

  2. share

    Publish your game to Itch.io, share it in #texel, and submit your project for a prize!

  3. get prizes

    after your project is reviewed, you can pick a item from your prize level!

prize levels

  1. Level 1

    This is a tutorial project with a custom mechanic added, or a small demo. Its playable, but usually lacking content and polish.
    often ~6-10 hours of work.

    • Steam, itch.io and GOG logos
      $20 game grant
    • In-ear monitors
      IEMs
    • Wired game controller
      Game Controller

  2. Level 2

    this is a game with substantial effort put in. Its a playable experience with ~12-20 hours of work.

    • RG35XXSP handheldRG35XX Plus handheldRG35XXH handheld
      rg35xx Handheld
    • Steam Direct logo
      Steam License
    • CMF Buds Pro 2 earbuds
      CMF Buds Pro 2

  3. Level 3

    This is a project with significant effort, lots of polish, unique mechanics, or complex systems.
    It often takes ~30+ hours.

    • MX Master 4 mouse
      MX Master 4
    • Portable SSD
      $100 storage grant
    • Premium gaming handheld
      Premium Handheld
Submit

FAQ

  • Anyone who is 13-18 years old, and has not been banned from past Hack Club programs, is eligible to participate!

  • Yes, for now participants must track there time spent coding through Hackatime, and the time spent on art through Lapse. If you have any questions, ask in #texel!

  • AI cannot be used for any of the art or visuals. It can be used minimally for coding, but only up to 20% of your code can be AI-generated!

  • Yep! Vertex is run by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit called Hack Club, which is supported by companies such as AMD and GitHub! To learn more, go to the Hack Club website.