What The Heck Is A Game Jam?

For those folk that are not sure what a game jam is, below is a summary of what to expect and hopefully answer some of your question.

What is a Game Jam?

A game jam is a gathering for the purpose of planning, designing, and creating one or more games within a short span of time, usually ranging between 24 and 72 hours. Game developers are generally made up of programmers, game designers, artists, and others in game development-related fields.

What time will it start and finish?

Registration opens at 3:00 pm Friday 8/26/16. The registration desk will be in front of J-202 (KSU Marietta Campus). The opening ceremonies will take place at 5:00 pm 8/26/16 in Q-202. Closing ceremonies will start around 3:00 pm on Sunday 8/28/16. We should finish up before 6:00 pm.

Does the game need to be digital?

No!!! You can make a board game.

Do I need to know how to program?

No!!! Making a game involves many disciplines. We encourage everyone to join a group that consists of people with a broad range of skill sets.  

This might help:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z06QR-tz1_o&feature=youtu.be

Do I need to have a team?

No!!! We actively encourage everyone to form a group on Friday afternoon.

Why am I being asked to pay a registration fee?

This money goes towards paying for the t-shirt, pizza, food, snacks, security, that will be provided throughout the game jam.

Do I have to stay for the entire 48 hours (where am I going to sleep)?

Many students choose to stay the entire game jam. Other students choose to have a rest somewhere else. It is entirely up to you what your participation will be.

Will I be safe?

We will have Public Security patrolling the building for the entire 48 hours. We will have faculty on site for the entire 48 hours.

What's in it for me?

We have found that there is a correlation between participation in the game jam and higher grades. While we can't make any promises, we think you will have some fun, meet some new people and get to make a game. And yes, we will provide a t-shirt, pizza, food, snacks, sodas, etc.