Global Game Jam 2017 - Create a game in 48 hours!

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Global Game Jam is back for its 9th year running, already with over 500 sites signed up around the world to take part and Cambridge Game Creators joint with Makespace will be hosting a jam site for 2017!

Game jams are a great way to learn how to make games, meet people with the same passion and push your skills even further if you are already on your way. Global Game Jam is the largest jam in the world with locations across the globe, last year they had sites in over 70 countries!

What is a game jam and who can attend?

For any of you wondering/haven't been to one before, a game jam is a fantastic opportunity to take a break from your current projects and work on something new and exciting, usually with a random mix of designers, artists, programmers, and musicians. A theme is decided and teams work over a nail-bitingly short period of time to build something amazing, bizarre and fun.

Programmers, artists, designers, musicians, sound designers, voice actors, if you want to get involved, there's likely a place for you at the event! If you're interested but aren't sure about whether you'll be suited, please do get in touch and I'll be happy to advise! This can be your first or 100th jam, all are welcome.

For more information about Global Game Jam, what to expect and the schedule we’ll be working to, head over to their website: http://globalgamejam.org/

The Cambridge Jam Site

Access to this jam site is free! However, since there is no entry fee there are some things you will need to take care of yourself.

What we provide:

• A chance to meet awesome people interested in creating games

• Tour of MakeSpace with the chance to see the amazing work it’s members produce

• WiFi and electricity

What you need to take care of yourself:

• A laptop if you want to make a video game or materials to create a board game

• Food for yourself. There's access to a kitchen and we will look into getting some free food but cannot guarantee that there will be for the whole weekend.

• Somewhere to sleep if you're not local. The site has a very strong DO NOT SLEEP HERE rule, this does also include naps!

• IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT MakeSpace *

MakeSpace, where we will host the jam is a members-only venue. Cambridge Game Creators is a member and it is the responsibility of organisers of these sessions to look after the individuals who will attend. Please be informed that if you are not a member of MakeSpace-Cambridge you will only be able to enter the venue by one of the organisers letting you in (please use the doorbell on arrival). Access to parts of the venue other than the jam room will be limited. Please cooperate with the organisers with regards to using the venue responsibly throughout the events and follow their instructions on arrival to ensure the best experience for everyone else who is attending these sessions.

For more information about MakeSpace, please go to their website: makespace.org

Additional Information

• There is a cap on the number of people who can attend, if you’ve signed up and know you won’t be able to make it, please be sure to change your RSVP to allow for others to come in your place.

• You do not need to have a team organised before the jam starts, but if you’re coming to the jam as a pre-made team that’s perfectly fine.

• It’s not mandatory for you to come on the Friday, but that is when we will find out the theme and look to make teams and discuss ideas. (Due to this event being run globally, GGJ asks that everyone keep quiet about the theme until Saturday morning what with different time zones.)

• If you’ve signed up on this event page, if possible please also sign up on the global game jam site before the jam starts: http://globalgamejam.org/2017/jam-sites/makespace

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