WELCOME!

Welcome to the Western Game Design Society (GDS) Micro Game Jam! This two-day game jam aims to give the opportunity to create games, and we welcome all who wish to take part! 

Our scheduled (and now annual) LoJam x GDS event will occur from March 8th to 15th. This micro-jam is a nice interlude and excuse for making and playing more games!

THEME

Micro!

Schedule

Day 1 - January 29th

Location: UCC 61

• 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Team Formation
• 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Opening Ceremonies + Theme Reveal
• 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Work Session

Day 2 - January 31st

Location: UCC  61

• 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Submission Showcase
• 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Playtest Session + Voting
• 6:30: pm - 7:00 pm: Closing Ceremonies + Awards
• 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Spoke After Party

RULES

• You're welcome to use any tools/technologies/game engines you wish, but all assets (code, art and sound) should be created during the game jam. 
• We strongly discourage using any premade assets, but if you must use them you must credit the original creator on your submission page! 
• While we acknowledge the proficiency with generative AI, this game jam prohibits any AI-generated code, art or sound. 
• Please be respectful of your fellow jammers - no harassment or divisive behaviour.

AWARDS

We have 5 different awards for this jam. There are NO PRIZES other than bragging rights for this mini-game jam. 

1. Judge's Choice - Decided by a panel of GDS Executives.
   1. Best in Art
   2. Best in Audio
   3. Best in Game Mechanics
   4. Most Creative Use of Theme
2. People's Choice - Voted for by every jammer during the final showcase - the game that receives the highest overall score.