GameCraft

Cork Game Jam 2026 @ Douglas Street Campus

Sat, Mar 7 · 9:30 AM GMT

Cork College of FET Douglas Street Campus, Sawmill Street, Cork, CO, IE

Great to see Cork Game Jam back at Douglas Street Campus.

GameCraft won't be there this year and we are sad to miss it, but check out the following for info on what to expect on the day!

🎟️ REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/douglas-street-campus-game-jam-tickets-1981207757736
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Have fun making a game at our relaxed jam. Take part alone or in a team. Make any kind of game or anything to do with games. Free to enter!
If you've never been to a game jam before, welcome! Here is what to expect:

• We'll announce a theme at 9:50. You have till 5pm to make a game based on it.
• We are a mix of total beginners, university students and professionals. You can team up with others or work alone.
• If you're new to this, we can slot you into a team on the morning. You could write dialogue, make art, sound effects, play test - whatever you can do.
• The atmosphere will be relaxed. No one expects you to make something great. Just have fun, meet fellow game-makers and maybe learn something new.
• It doesn't have to be a video game - board and card games, RPGs etc are super too.
• Bring whatever tools you'll need (including laptop, if you're making a digital game). We have some computers here, but possibly not enough for everyone.

Schedule

• 09:30 - 09:50 Registration and setup
• 09:50 - 10:00 Theme announcement
• 10:00 - 13:00 Game jam
• 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch (bring something, or go to one of the nearby cafes, Centra etc)
• 14:00 - 17:00 Game jam continues
• 17:00 - 18:00 Play each other's games
• 18:00 - Go nearby for a drink together

Under 18s are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the event.

Any questions, you can contact the organiser via https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/120886854703?contact_organizer

FAQ
Q What is a game jam?
A game jam is an event for people to make games based on a theme (announced at the beginning of the jam) within a given period of time. It can be 8 hours or even up to 24 hours.

Is it all about digital games?
No, you can make non-digital games like boardgames, card games, RPGs, other types of pervasive games. We will provide materials on the day and you are very welcome to bring your own as well.

If you are not bringing a computer/laptop
Douglas Street Campus have computers but they do reset, so make sure you bring a hard disk, or thumbdrive to save your work (or save work somewhere online, a good place would on itchio.)

Am I able for a game jam?
YES! You like games, and having fun. You don’t have to be a programmer, if you can draw, tell stories, make music, and more… come along! We need more designers, crafters and makers!