Hi folks, it’s jam time again! We are going to run yet another hybrid event after the success of Galway Game Jam 19.

Thanks

• Thanks to support from Ardán and GTC for helping us realise this venue-based jam.
• Super thanks to GameCraft (supported by Coding Grace) for sponsoring our post-jam drinks and food. This is a delightful way to wrap up the jam, giving people a chance to catch up, exchange stories and connect. This would not have be possible without the generous support from our geeky event friends at Coding Grace and GameCraft.

Theme: Propinquity

Yes, what a fun word to say! Pro-pin-quit-y... makes me feel like I'm smart, and now you too! But what does it mean? Propinquity describes nearness, and is a term used to describe the social connections that happen due to proximity.

The propinquity effect is the tendency for people to form friendships or romantic relationships with those whom they encounter often, forming a bond between subject and friend.

When

Carve these dates out of your calendar:

• Day 1: Saturday 5th November - 10am - 6pm
  • 10:00am Event information,
  • 10:10am Team formation
• Day 2: Saturday 12th November - 10am - 6pm
  • 5:00pm submission deadline, short break.
  • 5:30pm  Jammer Showcase

Where

• Jam in person: Galway Technology Centre
• Jam remotely: Join our discord server and follow us on Twitch.
• Join the jam on itch.io:https://itch.io/jam/galway-game-jam-20
• Admission: Free!

Venue Description

For our on-premises jammers, we will be using The Cube co-working space in the Galway Technology Centre located in Mervue Business and Technology Park, Wellpark Road, Galway. Big thanks to Galway Technology Centre for supporting the jam!

Here we will have access to a well equipped space which contains desks, office chairs, power and internet and meeting booths. So, please bring your own computer/laptop and cables. 

As we did in our previous hybrid jam, we will be streaming from the venue to our Twitch channel during the event, and a large screen will showcase our virtual jammers and stream right in the space, bringing everyone together in the end. How nice!

Facilities:

• Kitchen area with tea/coffee making facility
• Accessible unisex toilets and gendered toilets.
• Open plan event area with light, internet and power (please bring your own laptop/computer + cables)
• Large screen (used for presentation/showcase and live-stream)
• Individual sound insulated meeting booths (talk with your remote team members more easily)
• Located near convenience stores (Apple Green on Tuam Road, Londis on Dublin Road).
• Free car parking at venue.
• Bus stop on route 405 nearby, with service every 20 mins.

Rules & Requirements

Code of conduct: https://galwaygamejam.com/code-of-conduct

Covid / illness restrictions: In-person jammers, please take an Covid-19 antigen test on the morning of the jam. If your test result is positive, do not attend the venue. If you are feeling ill, do not attend venue. You are very much welcome to participate remotely, see links above for details and links.

Contact: We will provide stickers to attendees to indicate the level of contact they are happy with in a traffic-light system. Red = no contact. Yellow = Hand contact is okay. Green = Full contact is okay. If you are unsure, please ask!

Photography: If you wish to be excluded from photography please wear the no-photo badge/sticker provided. There will be some photography at the event for internal use by Ardán, as well as some photography for promotional use on social media and website by Galway Game Jam. 

With support from

Join the jam on Discord!