FAQ
Questions people ask before they start building.
Is Hack Club real? Is this legit?
Yup! Hack Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has run programs like High Seas, Summer of Making, and Horizons for thousands of teenagers.
What is Hack Club?
A global community of teenagers who code, with clubs at schools around the world and an online community on Slack.
Who can participate?
Anyone 18 or under, at any skill level.
I've never coded before. Can I still join?
Yes! The guide assumes you've never used p5.js and walks you from a blank canvas to a finished game.
Do I need a club to take part?
Nope! Build it on your own and send it in as an individual submission, or run a workshop at your club.
Do I need to install anything?
Nope, everything runs in the p5.js Web Editor in your browser.
Can I use AI?
For unblocking a single line, sure, but not for writing your game or your upgrades, because the point is that you built the thing you're showing off.
How do I get candy?
At a club meeting, your club leader hands it out at the showcase, and on your own, we'll get you candy once your submitted game is reviewed.
Can I earn more than candy?
Yes. Finish one bonus challenge for a sticker sheet, or both for the sticker sheet and $10 total for candy.
Is it safe? What if my parents have questions?
Hack Club takes safety seriously: read the safeguarding policy. For anything else, ask on the Hack Club Slack.