The ArtCenter Game Jam challenges high school and college-aged students to assemble a team and take an idea from concept to a playable game in about 48 hours.

From Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, participants will get hands-on opportunities in designing video games, pitching concepts and working in teams, culminating with an award ceremony and online showcase on Twitch. Throughout the weekend, participants will hear from special guest speakers, network with industry professionals, get a chance to earn prizes and more...

This event is sponsored by Virtuos Games.

 DISCORD

Join us on Discord to learn more, build a team, register for the event, and hang out with emerging and established game designers.

Here is the link to our server: https://discord.gg/cbmtSqhvYC. This is where we will keep you updated.

 REGISTRATION

You need to be 13 years old or older to participate.

There is no cost to enter but participation is limited so it is important to register early. (More information on Discord)

The Game Jam is primarily intended for high school and college-aged students but we welcome everyone. Our goal is to inspire.

 THEME

The theme will be announced live on Zoom when the jam starts (Friday March 11^th, 12pm PST). It will be posted here on itch.io and on our Discord Server. 

 SCHEDULE

Friday March 11^th - 12pm PST - Kick Off! Theme revealed. (Zoom link to be announced on Discord)

Saturday March 12^th - Time TBD: Guest Speakers on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/artcentergamejam)

Sunday March 13^th - 1pm PST: all games must be submitted.

Sunday March 13^th - 2pm PST: Game Demos and Awards on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/artcentergamejam)

Wednesday March 16^th - midnight: end of itch.io voting. Winner will be revealed on our Discord Server.

 RULES

The maximum team size is 8. But we recommend teams of 4 or 5.

You can reuse existing code and assets as long as you have the rights to use them. 

Your entry must be your own original work or free online resources. Your entry may not include any third party trademarks (logos, names) or copyrighted materials (music, images, video, recognizable people) unless you have obtained permission to use the materials.

Appropriate credits must be given.

Entries may NOT contain, as determined by us, in our sole and absolute discretion, any content that

• is sexually explicit, unnecessarily violent or derogatory of any ethnic, racial, gender, religious, professional or age group; profane or pornographic
• promotes alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, firearms/weapons (or the use of any of the foregoing) or a particular political agenda; is obscene or offensive
• defames, misrepresents or contains disparaging remarks about other people or companies
• communicates messages or images inconsistent with the positive images and/or good will to which we wish to associate; and/or violates any law

SUPPORT

If you need help with your code or are just looking for some feedback on your design, seasoned industry professionals will be around to assist you. Check our Discord server for more info.