Global Game Jam

Having fun in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment is our first priority. Please make it yours too! All are welcome!

Please be kind to our custodial staff and clean up after yourselves! Get some sleep at home. Please no sleeping bags / slumber parties.

BASIC INFO

IMPORTANT MEET UPS!

Kick off meeting, in person, 5pm Friday 1/30 in SITE 201 (big auditorium 2nd floor). Here's a map for parking. (pizza!)
Recap meeting, in person, 2pm - 4:30pm Sunday 2/1 in SITE 280. Here's a map for parking. (share your stuff!)
- 2:00 PM: Arrival, Setup, Pizza (sponsored by PreviewLabs)
- 2:30 - 3:30 PM: Presentations with Q&A, by people who submitted a talk
- 3:30 - 4:30 PM: Lightning presentations by the various game jam teams

JAMMER INFO

Most of the important information about the event from a jammer's perspective can be found here on the GGJ Dashboard.

PITCH COMPETITION (for QU students)

QU students... want to keep working on this game? Consider entering the QU spring pitch competition to secure support. Attend a workshop for more info.

SUPPORT

Ethan Koltz, a local producer at ZeniMax Online Studios (The Elder Scrolls® Online) is here to help/answer questions re:your general production needs (e.g., scope, presenting, roles help). He's on Discord at lt.sheitzah or Ethan K on GameDevCT's Discord. Available Friday night or 2-4PM on Saturday.
RealXP — We’re hosting a free 5-hour drop-in jam feedback session this Saturday for GGJ teams. An awesome lineup of veteran game designers will offer live 1:1 feedback to help your team sharpen your core loop, improve game feel, and avoid scope creep. Reviewer lineup + RSVP: https://www.realxplab.com/events/ggj-feedback-pit-stop

ONLINE / DISCORD

GameDevCT's Discord Site (for remote participation)
QU at GDD's Discord Site (#global-game-jam for on-site communication)
Student GameDev Club at QU Discord Site (for students interested in making games beyond the classroom)

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