It’s time for Global Game Jam 2024!
We are back at the University of Canterbury and looking forward to seeing everyone jam together again. This is an in-person jam, but should you have any health concerns, participating hybrid/online is alright; please message us when you register if you plan to attend online.
The event is free. Please RSVP on this Meetup page.
Registration will begin at 5pm on Friday the 26th. The theme will be announced by 7pm and ‘Pencils down’ will be around 6pm on Sunday the 28th. Official schedule to come!
Global Game Jam Page:
https://globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/2024/otautahi-christchurch-2024
Event FAQ:
https://globalgamejam.org/faq
Check out some of the games submitted around the world from last year:
https://globalgamejam.org/2023/games
Note: There are other NZ sites. This meetup event page is for the Christchurch site.
FAQ
What is the Global Game Jam/any game jam?
Watch this video (it’s fewer than 3 mins): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPJGLTXfH6o
To learn more about making games, the GGJ has “Prep Week” between the 15th and 19th of January, with awesome free content on YouTube. You can start with Jammer Resources here: https://globalgamejam.org/jammer-resources
