Langjam Gamejam: 7-Day Hackathon to Create Programming Languages and Build Games
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Summary
Langjam Gamejam is a 7-day hackathon challenge where participants design and implement a programming language, then use that language to build a game. The event runs from December 14-20, 2025, encourages creativity with no technology restrictions, and offers prizes for the most creative submissions.
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Langjam Gamejam is a 7-day challenge to create a programming language and then use that language to build a game.
You set the rules. Be as creative as possible, use any technologies you want, and have fun.
There will be prizes for the most creative submissions!
The hackathon runs for 7 days
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