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Global Game Jam 2018 | Official Jam Site at Fuquay Coworking

Global Game Jam® | January 26 – 28, 2018

Official Jam Site at Fuquay Coworking
Fuquay-Varina, NC

GLOBAL GAME JAM WEEKEND ...IN 30 SECONDS

Create a Complete Game from Scratch in 48 Hours
Connect with Local Aspiring Game Developers
Friendly, No-Pressure, Creative Environment
Support from Experienced Professionals from Various Fields
Be a Part of a Global Game Development Event
Celebrate Your Accomplishments with Local Enthusiasts
Tickets are LIMITED. Only $13.37 …Register Today!

ABOUT GAME JAM

The Global Game Jam® (GGJ) is the world’s largest game jam event (game creation) taking place around the world at physical locations. Think of it as a hackathon focused on game development. It is the growth of an idea that in today’s heavily connected world, we could come together, be creative, share experiences and express ourselves in a multitude of ways using video games – it is very universal. The weekend stirs a global creative buzz in games, while at the same time exploring the process of development, be it programming, iterative design, narrative exploration or artistic expression. It is all condensed into a 48 hour development cycle. The GGJ encourages people with all kinds of backgrounds to participate and contribute to this global spread of game development and creativity.

WHAT IS A (GAME) JAM?

The structure of a jam is usually that everyone gathers on Friday late afternoon, watches a short video keynote with advice from leading game developers, and then a secret theme is announced. All sites worldwide are then challenged to make games based on that same theme, with games to be completed by Sunday afternoon. The jam is known for helping foster new friendships, increase confidence and opportunities within the community. The jam is always an intellectual challenge. People are invited to explore new technology tools, trying on new roles in development and testing their skills to do something that requires them to design, develop create, test and make a new game in the time span of 48 hours.

The GGJ stimulates collaboration and is not a competition.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

Day 1: Friday, January 26th

2:00-7:00 pm — Check-In
2:00-5:00 pm — Networking Games & Early-Stage Team Formations
5:00-6:00 pm — Keynote Presentation, Announcements, & Theme Unveiling
6:00-8:00 pm — Finalize Team Formations

Day 2: Saturday, January 27th

9:00am-10:00am — Breakfast & Networking
11:00am — Deadline to Create User Profile & Game Page on Global Game Jam Site

Day 3: Sunday, January 28th

3:00-4:30pm — Upload Game Submissions to Global Game Jam
5:00-7:00pm — Presentations

*Please check back often, as schedules and agendas may change leading up to the event.

How to Participate | 2-Step Registration

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Do I Have to Pre-Register?

No. Participants have until 11:00am Saturday, January 27th, to register for the event, even though the kickoff starts on Friday.

What Can I, or Should I, Bring to the Event?

What Equipment Is Available at Fuquay Coworking?

Will There Be Food?

Is There Free Parking?

Is There A Fee for Registration?

Additional Site Rules

Fuquay Coworking
1000 N Main Street
Suite 102
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
919.346.1735

QUICK LINKS

Global Game Jam 2018 | Official Jam Site at Fuquay Coworking

Global Game Jam® | January 26 – 28, 2018