Game Jam Weekend at Fuquay Coworking in 30 Seconds... Create a Complete Game from Scratch in 48 HoursConnect with Local Aspiring Game DevelopersFriendly, No-Pressure, Creative EnvironmentSupport from Experienced Professionals from Various FieldsBe a Part of a Global Game Development EventCelebrate Your Accomplishments with Local EnthusiastsComplimentary Coffee & Espresso BarIncludes Dinner on Fri, Sat, & Sun; and Brunch on Sat & Sun.Tickets are LIMITED. Only $25 …Register Today!About Game JamThe Global Game Jam® (GGJ) is the world’s largest game jam event (game creation) taking place around the world at physical locations. Think of it as a hackathon focused on game development. It is the growth of an idea that in today’s heavily connected world, we could come together, be creative, share experiences and express ourselves in a multitude of ways using video games – it is very universal. The weekend stirs a global creative buzz in games, while at the same time exploring the process of development, be it programming, iterative design, narrative exploration or artistic expression. It is all condensed into a 48 hour development cycle. The GGJ encourages people with all kinds of backgrounds to participate and contribute to this global spread of game development and creativity.What Is A (Game) Jam?The structure of a jam is usually that everyone gathers on Friday late afternoon, watches a short video keynote with advice from leading game developers, and then a secret theme is announced. All sites worldwide are then challenged to make games based on that same theme, with games to be completed by Sunday afternoon. The jam is known for helping foster new friendships, increase confidence and opportunities within the community. The jam is always an intellectual challenge. People are invited to explore new technology tools, trying on new roles in development and testing their skills to do something that requires them to design, develop create, test and make a new game in the time span of 48 hours.The GGJ stimulates collaboration and is not a competition.What Should I Expect?DAY 1: FRIDAY, JANUARY 25TH2:00-7:00 pm — Check-In2:00-5:00 pm — Networking Games & Early-Stage Team Formations5:00-6:00 pm — Keynote Presentation, Announcements, & Theme Unveiling6:00-8:00 pm — Finalize Team Formations*Includes a Light Dinner.DAY 2: SATURDAY, JANUARY 26TH9:00am-10:00am — Breakfast & Networking11:00am — Deadline to Create User Profile & Game Page on Global Game Jam Site*Includes Brunch and a Light Dinner.DAY 3: SUNDAY, JANUARY 27TH3:00-4:30pm — Upload Game Submissions to Global Game Jam5:00-7:00pm — Presentations*Includes Brunch and a Light Dinner.How Do I Register?STEP 1: Register at your local site (this eventbrite registration page)STEP 2: Register on the Global Game Jam PageVisit https://www.fuquaycoworking.com/GGJ19/ for more info about your local site.#GGJ19 | #GGJ2019 | #GGJ19FV#FuquayCoworking | #CortexCoGaming | #EmpoweredIdeas | #FuquayVarina | #FV
Jan. 25, 2019 - Jan. 27, 2019
Fuquay Coworking
Fuquay Coworking, Fuquay Varina, Fuquay Varina
Prizes TBA