Global Game Jam 2022 - Christchurch

It's time for Global Game Jam 2022!
This year, we have had a last-minute change, and will be holding the event exclusively online due to the changing Covid situation.

Please register online to join us. The event is free.

You can begin hanging out in our Discord at 5:00pm on Friday the 28th. The theme will be announced at about 6pm and 'Pencils down' is at 6pm on Sunday the 30th!

Global Game Jam Page:
https://globalgamejam.org/2022/jam-sites/christchurch

The CHCHGameDev Discord, where the jam will take place: https://discord.gg/jfmShCc9

Event FAQ:
https://globalgamejam.org/faq

Check out some of the games submitted around the world from last year:
https://globalgamejam.org/2021/games

Note: There are other NZ sites. This meetup event page is for the Christchurch site.

FAQ
Can I bring code, art assets, sounds, etc with me to the jam?
Yes, you may bring pre-existing resources with you, such as engines, code, art, sounds, etc, but don’t come with a game already made. In the spirit of the jam, it's about what you create with your team in line with the theme.

What's the official hashtag for Global Game Jam 2022?
#GGJ22

Do I need to come to Global Game Jam with a team already formed?
No, you don’t. Ideally, everyone forms teams on the Friday (we will facilitate this on the Discord), and from there gets the chance to work with a new collaborator or few! You will have some time to think about and pitch ideas. Make new friends or jam with peers you admire.

Do I need any special skills to participate in the Jam?
Although having computer skills is helpful, experience is not necessary. Designers, developers, artists, and anyone is welcome to try their hand at making a game during the jam. Even if you have no experience at all, you can still participate by contributing ideas, play-testing, and giving moral support to your team. You could work on a non-digital game, and then there's no need for code!

Is the jam only for professionals?
Not at all. Everyone is welcome.

Who owns the Intellectual Property of a game made during the jam?
The team/makers of the game hold all the IP rights. However, GGJ retains a copy of the source and game, making it available for public download for non-commercial use to the general public.

What software should I use to make a game?
You can develop using any tools for any platform that you want. If you don't know where to start, check out the list of Jammer Resources.

Can I make a board game, card game or other physical game instead of a video game?
Yes!