Introduction
Welcome to Campfire Bengaluru's Resources hub! Whether you're a complete beginner or already know your way around a game engine, this page has everything you need to make the most of your 24 hours. Explore the tools, get inspired, and don't hesitate to ask for help — our mentors are here throughout the event.
Tools and Technologies
You can use any game engine or tool! Here are some recommended options:
• Godot Engine (Free & Open Source) — https://godotengine.org | Great for beginners and pros alike
• Unity — https://unity.com | Industry-standard engine with a large community
• Unreal Engine — https://unrealengine.com | Powerful for 3D games
• GameMaker — https://gamemaker.io | Easy 2D game development
• Scratch — https://scratch.mit.edu | Perfect for absolute beginners
• Pygame (Python) — https://pygame.org | For those comfortable with Python
• itch.io (for hosting) — https://itch.io | Upload and share your game here
For assets and sound:
• OpenGameArt.org — Free game assets
• Freesound.org — Free sound effects and music
• Kenney.nl — Free game assets and tools
Inspiration
Need a spark of creativity? Check out these:
• Global Game Jam — https://globalgamejam.org | The world's largest game jam
• Ludum Dare — https://ldjam.com | One of the original online game jams
• itch.io Game Jams — https://itch.io/jams | Explore hundreds of past game jam entries for ideas
• Hack Club's Counterspell — https://counterspell.hackclub.com | Hack Club's own global game jam
Remember: great games don't need to be complex. Focus on one mechanic, make it fun, and iterate fast!
Contact Us & Support Channels
Have questions or need help? Reach us through:
• Hack Club Slack — Join at https://hackclub.com/slack and find the #campfire-bengaluru channel
• Email — Reach the organising team at campfire@hackclub.com
• On-site Mentors — Approach any organiser or mentor wearing the Campfire Bengaluru badge during the event
• Instagram — Follow us at @hackclubblr for updates and announcements