Promo/Announcement Video

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This game jam is being hosted by the Game Development Club at WSU (Pullman). Our club's goal is to help guide all (from inexperienced to well established) in the process of developing a game! We go over game development in various engines (particularly Unity) as well as the process of making video game art, music, and more. We are striving to create a fun space for people to brainstorm, collaborate, and help each other with various game development problems and projects. We hope that this game jam will help facilitate that purpose and give a kick start for those wanting to get into the hobby/field!

We want to see how creative you get with this game jam, and we're eager to play your finished product!

The theme for this Game Jam is...

"FROZEN"

The theme MUST be followed in some capacity, although feel free to get as creative as you can with stretching the theme to be something unique!

Who can enter?

Anyone, of any age, from anywhere (this includes students of other schools). Experience level doesn't matter! You can post submissions as a group or an individual.

When does the jam begin/take place?

Looking For Teammates: November 27 - January 12 at 6:00pm

We will have an opening ceremony where we will announce the game jam's theme and finalize teams. Takes place in CUB L60 Butch's Den from 6pm-8:30pm on January 12th, 2024. We will have a guest speaker from Panacea Interactive (Moscow, Idaho) -- lead game designer from the "Medimon" game project and University of Idaho professor, Tyler Bland.

Development Time: January 12 at 6:00pm - January 14 at 6:59pm (MLK Jr Weekend, Friday - Sunday)

We will have a closing ceremony where we will make sure everyone has turned in their game jam projects and then celebrate by trying out some of the games! Takes place in CUB L60 Butch's Den from 6pm-8:30pm on January 14th, 2024.

CLOSING CEREMONY HAS BEEN CANCELLED, A RETROSPECTIVE CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE SOME TIME IN THE COMING WEEKS AT OUR CLUB'S NEW WEEKLY MEETING TIME.

What is the theme?

We will announce the theme of the jam at the opening ceremony and promptly update/send it out to this page with the information! Remember, themes can be taken both literally and figuratively, stretch the meaning of the theme to be as unique as you desire! Have fun with it and be creative!

What can I make my game in?

Anything, provided you can upload a file that runs on Windows or browsers. This includes (but not limited to), Unity, Bitsy, Game Maker Studios, Scratch, Unreal Engine, Godot, RPG Maker, a custom engine, etc. Feel free to ask us for recommendations for engines within you and your team's skill level.

What assets can I use?

The game should be developed during the jam, but you may use some pre-existing code and you can use whatever art and audio assets you have the legal right to use. This includes those from marketplaces like the Unity Asset Store, or freebies like those from Open Game Art!

Who will judge the games?

Games will be judged and voted on by the all participants and club members. Don't want to be judged? No problem! Just let us know and you can be exempt from judging! Our goal is to make better developers, not to discourage those who are new!   

What will the games be judged on?

Games will be ranked against the following criteria: Theme, Gameplay, Concept, and Art (Graphics/Sound/Design).

What's the prize?

The first place winner after the voting is done will receive a 3D printed "shroomie" trophy -- the character displayed in almost all of our club promotional matter. More info in the promo video!

Is there a Discord I can join? Yes!

Link: https://discord.gg/BdjwaJCX5b

If you have any questions, you can post a question in the Discord server or @ a club officer. You can also email us at wsugamedev@gmail.com