University of Waterloo - GI Global Jam

Jam Site Owner:

Jam Site Type:

Hybrid

Jam Site Audience:

GGJ

Online Platform(s):

https://v3.globalgamejam.org/Discord

http://Itch.io

Primary Language:

English

Entrance Fee:

$5.00 CAD

Maximum Capacity:

150

Hours:

5:00-10:00pm Weekdays; 10:00am-10:00pm Weekends

Event Start Date:

Friday, February 3, 2023 - 5:00pm

Site Time Zone:

America/Toronto

Website:

https://uwaterloo.ca/games-institute/uwgame-jam

Jam Site Description:

The GI Jam is a multi-day event hosted by the University of Waterloo’s Games Institute that focuses on creating innovative new games. Each GI Jam follows the motto "Learn, Make, Play". LEARN: you can hear talks from GI and community experts about the tools and techniques involved in the design and creation of games MAKE: you can build you own games from scratch along with helpful advice and guidance from our GI mentors PLAY: you can explore new kinds of games, try out some of the brand-new games that were made at the GI Jam itself, and give/receive feedback with local game developers

Food Options:

Access to food in close vicinity. Drinks and snacks provided on site.

Available Tools or Technology:

Physical prototyping materials

Who Can Participate:

Anyone

Age Restrictions:

Everyone (18 and under requires legal guardian)

External Pre-registration Link:

https://uwaterloo.ca/games-institute/uwgame-jam

Educational Partner:

University of Waterloo - Games Institute

Recently Uploaded Games

Root of Darkness

Fight against the elder tree and save the kingdom with your friends! - WASD to move - Space to interact (pick up items) - Left click to attack Defeat the root of all evil - the Elder Tree and

Jam Site:

University of Waterloo - GI Global Jam