Creative Game Jam 2020

Join the Creative Game Jam hosted by the CADRE media labs in collaboration with the Game Dev Club at SJSU

This will be a week long challenge to think outside of the box or solve a thrilling problem. Through this jam, we want to support new and experienced student developers to create innovative projects. During this time, participants will concept an idea, develop the game or other project, test for bugs, make revisions, and finally share their project at the end. This also a great opportunity to learn a new tool or dive deeper into a familiar one.

What can you expect?

• Finish with a new project on your porfolio (Awesome!).
• Learn a new tool or a practical skill.
• Connect with other student developers!

Do I have to make a game?

No! We are inviting designers, artists, programmers, engineers, writers, and other creatives to come together and create something.

How do I join?

Sign up below through the Google form!
If you’re looking for a team, say so in the form and we will help you find others to collaborate with.

Workshops

Looking to learn a new tool or prepare for the jam? Consider attending one of these workshops.

Going to a Game Jam

October 22nd at 7:30pm

Learn how to get the best of jams and practice brainstorming as a group.
This workshop is hosted by the Game Dev Club.
Join their discord to attend: Click to Join

AFrame Workshop

October 23rd at 3:00pm

Learn and experience Augmented Reality through a web browser with AR.js & A-Frame.
This workshop is hosted by the AR/VR Club.
Join their discord: Click to Join
Click here to join the Zoom call: Zoom link

Twine Workshop

October 25th at TBA

This will be an introductory tutorial to Twine, an open-source tool for telling interactive, nonlinear stories.
This workshop is hosted by CADRE Media Labs.
Join the Creative Game Jam to attend!

Time Management Workshop

October 26th at TBA

Learn how to use Trello to break down a project into tasks and create a time schedule.
This workshop is hosted by CADRE Media Labs.
Join the Creative Game Jam to attend!

Will this be your chance to get started in game development?

We encourage anyone who wants to start making games to try a game jam. In a short amount of time, newcomers can become familiar with a game engine and leave with a finished game. If you're new, join the Game Dev Club Discord to get connected with other students and stay up to date with their events.

Details

Dates: Jam stats at 3pm on October 25th and ends at 12pm on October 31st.

All meetings and workshops will be hosted in the Game Dev Club Discord.