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The 1st ever Alberta Slow Jam is here! This is a relaxed 2 week jam with an emphasis on low pressure, no crunch game development. The jam will take place online from May 24 to June 7 (local times displayed above). Whether this is your 1st game or your 50th, game jams are a great way to meet, collaborate, and create with like minded folks.

Theme

Take Flight

Event details

All communication for the jam will happen on our Discord. Though the jam is online, we'd love to create an environment that feels like an in-person game jam. We encourage you to socialize in the jam channels, team up with people from different cities, and show off your games in progress.

Diversifiers are optional challenges you can mix and match and work into your games if you choose. Check them here!

There will be an optional feedback swap for people to exchange comments on each other's games! Signups will open after the jam starts.

Not from Alberta? That's ok!

Though this is an Alberta made jam we do not limit who can join. As long as you follow the community guidelines you are absolutely welcome.

Jam schedule

May 24

6 PM: Jam Kickoff livestream (link will be posted here and Discord before the opening).
There will be also an unofficial physical site in Edmonton to meet up, watch the opening, and build a team (location TBA!)

May 31

6 PM: Halfway point showoff. Post your progress in the WIP channel and see what others are doing!

June 7

6 PM: Submissions due. Upload your game AND a trailer or gameplay video (up to 3 minutes).
6:15PM: Jam Showcase livestream where we show off the games you have all made! (link TBA) With an optional signup for devs to talk about and/or do Q&A on their games after their video.

Rules

• Games should be made during the jam. You may submit the same game to more than one jam provided you follow the rules for both
• Submit a  trailer or gameplay video (up to 3 minutes) before the jam ends. We will be playing these during the Jam Showcase
• You can use any assets you have the rights to use
• No AI generated assets
• Your games belong to you and you can do what you'd like with them after the jam