It's back, and better than ever! The UNCC Game Developers' 49er Kickoff Game Jam! Join us and plenty of other talented developers in our community for month long's work of collaboration, creativity, and game development.

The 49er Kickoff Game Jam is a game development event open to all skill levels and open to all students. The theme presented at the first meeting was, Legacy! You will be set loose to design and create an entire game based on that theme. You'll have a whole month (from August 23rd @ 5:00 PM EST to September 27th @ 11:59 PM EST to put forth your best effort!

Due to the weather and Condition 1 being declared on campus the Jam has been adjusted to end on October 4th at midnight with voting ending on October 6th. This will give participants an extra week. 

This event is open to people of all experience levels and talents! Typically participants will want to work in groups; if you want to work solo, that's fine too! And if you're looking for a new group, plenty of others will be looking for group members too, so don't be worry! You can reach out to them on our Discord Page!

FAQ:

Who can enter? Anyone, of any skill set and skill level! You can work alone or in teams. However, you must have at least one UNCC student in your group. If you are participating  as a non-UNCC student and working solo, you cannot participate. Preferably, all members of a group should be participant in this itch.io jam page.

Where does the jam take place! The Jam will be at Woodward Hall at UNCC! Room 155.

When does the jam begin? The jam starts on August 23rd @ 5:00 PM EST. It ends on September September 27th @ 11:59 PM EST, with voting ending on September 29 @ 11:59 PM EST(May be extended)!

What is the theme? The announced theme is Legacy!

What can I make my game in? Anything! provided you can upload either a file, link, or other type of media to this site.

Is there a Discord I can join? Yes! Discord will be the main source of communication about the jam, as well as the main forum for discussion, and teamwork! Join ours at https://discord.gg/2gxmrGw

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Game Developers follows the UNCC Student Code of Conduct; as such, any participants of the 2024 49er Kickoff Jam will be held to it's standards. Any participants found to be violating the Code in a manner that disrupts the event and others may be removed from participating.

Marketing Disclaimer: When you submit your projects, UNCC Game Developers will retain the rights to use your game to represent the club, and Club staff may potentially showcase your work as a representation of student work at various club events, and on our social media. Any photos of participants will also be used to represent the club and can be showcased at various club events. If you would rather stay out of photos, please DM an Officer on our Discord.