What:

This is a two day event where you will team up with up to 4 others (or go lone wolf) in order to create a game from scratch based on theme revealed on the day. Let your creativity loose and celebrate the festive season with a fun and invaluable learning experience!

Details:

Dates: Thursday 17th and Friday 18th December 2020

Location: CB10.03.500

This is the primary meeting point for the Game Jam but participants are free to work from any location on- or off-campus that suits them.

Times: The above location will be open from 10am-9pm both days but organizing staff will be present during these times.

Program:

Saturday, November 19th (Day 1)

• 1pm - 1:30pm: Introductions
• 1:30pm - 6pm: Work on your game
• 6pm - 7pm: Dinner
• 7pm - 8pm: Work on your game

Sunday, November 20th (Day 2)

• 1pm - 6pm: Work on your game
• 6pm - 7pm: Submissions, Dinner
• 7pm - 7:30pm: Game showcase 
• 7:30pm - 8pm: Results announced, Secret Santa

Theme: 

The themes for the game jam are:

- Unconventional Solutions
- Insect Colony
- Easter

Note: Pick at least two of the themes and combine them while making your game

You can join our server through the following link: http://bit.ly/IxGDiscord

Prizes:

We have a prize pool of over 15+ games available for the top 3 teams of the game jam. These will be chosen in order of placing i.e. each member of the first place team will choose a game to get followed by the second and third place team. You can find these games below:

• The Beast Inside
• Forager
• Call of Cthulu
• Vampyr
• Hello Neighbor + Hide and Seek
• Tropico 6
• Hellblade
• Rise of Industry
• Syberia 3
• Rain World
• Overcooked
• Dishonored
• Learn Japanese To Survive!
• Life is Strange - Complete Season
• Book Of Demons
• Shadows Awakening
• Prey

Please note that only paid Playmaker members will receive prizes (everyone else still gets bragging rights!)

You can sign up through this link https://activateuts.com.au/clubs/playmakers

FAQ:

Am I allowed to use pre-existing assets?

> Yes, feel free to use anything you have made or purchased as long as you have the rights to do so.

Are non-UTS students allowed to participate?

> Absolutely. However you must be in a group with a Playmakers member to be eligible for prizing.

I can't make it physically, can I still join?

> Absolutely. You are able to participate both in-person and online but we will miss not seeing you :(

Can I bring my own food/drink?

> Yup. Normal restrictions apply to the consumption of alcohol.

I've never done a game jam before, does that matter?

> Nope. It's always daunting the first time but this is a time to make mistakes and learn more about yourself. No matter how your game turns out, just putting yourself out there is admirable and extremely rewarding.

Can I stay overnight?

> No you can't stay in the room. It is also frowned upon (and uncomfortable) to sleep at the university. If you live far away and want to spent more time for development, we recommend you make accommodation arrangements beforehand.