about this event
Base44 Game Jam: Build a Game in One Night. Arcade, puzzle, quiz, idle clicker, text adventure. If it's playable, it counts.
We'll kick things off with a live build so you see a full game come together on Base44 from start to finish. Then the jam opens, and it's your turn. Ship your game on Launchpad, play everyone else's, and vote for your favorites.
Bonus challenge: Bring a game from your childhood or your country online. The street games, board games, and playground games you grew up with, rebuilt for the whole world to play.
When: Monday, October 12, 2026, 5:00 to 9:00 PM ET
Bring: A laptop. That's it. No experience needed. Base44 credits will be provided during the event to build.
Food: Provided. Drinks available at the cafe.
Schedule: Here's a quick look at the evening: 5:00 PM - Doors open (come say hi!) 5:15 - 5:30 PM - Kick-off and intros 5:30 - 5:45 PM - How to build with Base44 5:45 - 8:00 PM - Build time! 8:00 - 8:45 PM - Demos 8:45 - 9:00 PM - Prizes & Wrap-up
Prizes (Base44 credits) Most fun game: 500 credits Second place: 250 credits Third place: 150 credits Best traditional or childhood game: 150 credits
How judging works: Community votes decide the top 10, then our judging panel picks the winners. A traditional or childhood game can take a top 3 spot and the special prize.
Supported by Base44, the AI platform for building software. Describe what you need in plain language, and Base44 builds it.
Your hosts: Jaison Jayaraj - @j.ai.son is a Base44 Ambassador and the founder of got2eat. A serial web3 builder now building in AI and helping people eat well without overspending. He also makes content on AI & startup satire. LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok | Site Azeez Shaik - is a Base44 Campus Impact Leader at NJIT and Co-Founder of Contextral, a Newark startup building on premise AI for regulated institutions. He also founded CrowdTheory, a Newark startup community event series, and co-hosts Vibe2Pitch in Stamford. LinkedIn | Instagram | Site
About got2eat: got2eat is a top app on Base44 that helps New Yorkers find the best value meals and deals across the city. Join more than 50k+ users in getting up to 50% discount on meals. App | Instagram | TikTok
About Corgi: Corgi is an AI native insurance platform built for startups and tech companies, with fast quotes, competitive pricing, and a team that gets how startups work. Their Corgi Cafe is open 24/7 as a third space for founders, builders, and investors to work, meet, and hang out at any hour. Instagram | Website
Photos and video will be taken during the event and may be shared on Base44's and the organizers' social channels. Let us know at check-in if you'd prefer to stay out of shots.
tracks
Open Game Jam
Build any playable game on Base44 — arcade, puzzle, quiz, idle clicker, or text adventure. If it's playable, it counts. Ship your game on Launchpad.
Traditional or Childhood Game Challenge
Bonus challenge: bring a game from your childhood or your country online — the street games, board games, and playground games you grew up with, rebuilt for the whole world to play.
when
Base44 Game Jam @ Corgi Cafe
Doors open at 5:00 PM, kick-off and intros 5:15–5:30 PM, how to build with Base44 5:30–5:45 PM, build time 5:45–8:00 PM, demos 8:00–8:45 PM, prizes and wrap-up 8:45–9:00 PM.
◍ Corgi Cafetickets
| tickets | price | Fee | Status | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission | Free | TBA | Available | Free entry to the Base44 Game Jam at Corgi Cafe. Bring a laptop; food provided and drinks available at the cafe. Base44 credits provided during the event to build. |
prizes
| # | PRIZE | price |
|---|---|---|
| Most Fun Game | Base44 credits | 500 credits |
| Second Place | Base44 credits | 250 credits |
| Third Place | Base44 credits | 150 credits |
| Best Traditional or Childhood Game | Base44 credits | 150 credits |