Five College Global Game Jam

Spring 2016

We are excited to host many aspiring and experienced game developers at the Hampshire site for the Global Game Jam 2016! Please complete this form to reserve your spot. We will start at 5pm on Friday, January 29th and jam for 48 hours. We hope you have lots of fun!

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When: Starts at 5pm Friday, January 29th, 2016

What: 48 hours of game making fun (ends 5pm Sunday)

Why: To bring out the game developer in everyone!

Where: Adele Simmons Hall, Room 126, Hampshire College

Who: Anyone with an interest in making games, especially if you have some programming, art, audio, or game design skills.

To Participate, Please Do The Following:

1. Register
   • Visit Global Game Jam
   • Click the "Join this Site" Button
   • Create an account if you haven't already registered
2. (Optional) Like our Facebook Page and Spread the Word!
3. (Optional) Tweet about the event! #fivecollegegjj

Schedule of Events

4pm Friday	Attendees begin to arrive
5pm Friday	Jam officially starts! Keynote video and reveal secret theme
6pm Friday	Idea Generation and Brainstorming
7pm Friday	Game Pitches and Team Formation
1pm Sunday	Playtest Session for All Games
4:30pm Sunday	Upload Final Games
5pm Sunday	Final Demos

Frequently Asked Questsions

Q: Do I need a team to participate?

A: No! In fact forming teams prior to the event is discouraged. Teams will be formed during the game jam.

Q: Do I need skills to participate?

A: It's best if you have some skills in either art, programming, audio, or game design, but everyone is welcome.

Q: What if I already have a game idea?

A: You can make any game you want, but the Global Game Jam has a secret theme that is announced at 5pm Friday. It's often a fun and rewarding design challenge to consider the theme.

Q: What if I want to make a board game instead of a digital game?

A: Non-digital games are perfectly acceptable. We'll have some supplies available.

Q: Do I need to register on globalgamejam.org to participate?

A: Yes! Everyone must register, and registration is free:

http://globalgamejam.org/user/register

List Hampshire College as your Jam Site

Q: What if my question isn't answered here?

A: E-mail the Game Jam Organizers: Isaiah Mann & Pat King

Before the End of the Jam, Please do the Following

1. Upload your final game to the Global Game Jam site.
2. Please complete this final survey.

Useful Links

• Game Jam Resources (courtesy of Global Game Jam)
• Hampshire IP Policy (draft)

If you have any questions, please email us

Previous Jams

• Spring 2015, Hampshire College, 24 hours
• Fall 2014, Hampshire College, 5 hours
• Spring 2014, Mount Holyoke College, 24 Hours
• Fall 2013, Hampshire College, 24 hours

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• Game Development: 1 e-mail per week, discussing game development topics and events.
• Game Jam: 1-2 e-mails per semester, annoucning game jams
• Game Jobs: 1 e-mail every 2 weeks, whenever there is a game-related job posting.