Game Jam

What is a Game Jam?

• An event where participants build a game based on a theme within a limited timeframe.
• Participants, audiences, and/or judges then play the submitted games and vote which game was the best based on the judging criteria.
• Teams can comprise of a individual or a group of people, up to the jam's team size limit.
• Game Jams tend typically occur over a 48 hour or 72 hour timeframe.

Benefits of Participating in a Game Jam

• Design and build novel games.
• Put your skills to the test.
• Learn a new skill.
• Work in a team.
• Network with others.
• Improve your portfolio.

How to join a Game Jam

Sign up and join a game jam online.

Global Game Jam Ludum Dare Itch.io Jams

Game Jams are also hosted by local game developer organizations.

Meetup Eventbrite

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