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

The 49hr Fall Game Jam is a game development event open to all skill levels and open to all students. A theme will be presented at the start of the game jam, and then you will be set loose to design and create an entire game based on that theme. You'll have a total of 49 hours (from November 1st @ 5:00 PM to November 3rd @ 5:00 PM) to put forth your best effort!

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 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.

Where does the jam take place? The Jam will be in the McEniry building at UNCC! The keynote will take place in McEniry 124!

When does the jam begin? The jam starts on November 1st, at 5:00 PM EST. It ends on November 3rd at 5:00 PM, with voting ending at 10:00 PM (May be extended)!

What is the theme? The theme is "Disease"

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

Can I make a board game? Of Course! Just make sure to submit the instructions as an itch page! And if you are at the presentations in person you can show us how to play!

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 49er Spring Game 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.