CCAD + COGG 2026 Global Game Jam @CCAD!

Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD) TEAMS UP with The Central Ohio GameDev Group (COGG) for the 2026 Global Game Jam (GGJ)!!!

GGJ SITE
https://globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/2026/columbus-college-art-design-central-ohio-game-group-ggj-2026

REGISTRATION
Fill out this form >>> https://forms.gle/J6sGDZJFTmZkC6pk7 <<<
PLEASE NOTE
- We have limited capacity so us knowing In-Person participation early on is critical for us to best accommodate everyone interested in jammin'
- We will also be providing Online teams & support via our COGG Discord bot Jammio!

Registering for this MEETUP event DOES NOT gain you access to the main Global Game Jam event. Please register officially here.
Every year the game department at CCAD hosts students (and this year local game group COGG!!) in the exciting challenge of developing a theme inspired title over the course of a weekend. The Global Game Jam is a cherished tradition, be it in-person or virtually, we are here for you! This is an excellent opportunity to connect with your peers, make new friends, network with local game makers and try your hand at low stakes game development!

Want to know all the details? Check out the official GGJ site and be sure to use your existing account or create a new jammer account.

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EVENT DETAILS
Listings subject to change and will be updated so check in periodically!
An Event Details doc can be read for all your info!

Building Hours + Security available throughout the event

Parking: See parking spots highlighted in blue.
(see new as of last year)

All Locations:
DSB 121, The Game Lounge: informal space for people to decompress. Private bathrooms
DSB126, Small Classroom / Break-out room
DSB127, (large multi-use space, tables, projector, couches, bistro tables/chairs, etc)
DSB136, Flex Space (meals / food, access to refrigerator / microwave, drop-power and tables/chairs).
DSB142, Presentation room
DSB146, Cintiq Laptop Docking Lab

VENUE TIME & SPACE
Friday 5:00pm - 12am
Event launch - DSB 142
YouTube Live Stream @6pm

Saturday 7am - 12am

Sunday 7am - 7:00pm
Event closing - DSB 142
YouTube Live Stream Ending Ceremony @6pm

MISC. RESOURCES
Wifi: We will have access to the GUEST network
- To be provided for login to participants at the event Friday Jan 30th

Map CCAD Map
Wavier [Sign and Print or Email to info@thecogg.com](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KaKoz5sK5h1PdZ2rGNOCntyUxoXcGLXL/view)
Schedule Updated Regularly
Event Details All in one spot for all event details

SPONSORS
Global Game Jam (GGJ)
Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD)
The Central Ohio GameDev Group (COGG)
Jammio - Discord game jam bot
GDEX/Multivarious - Midwest Premiere Gaming Expo