How does it work?

So, how does all of this work?

Friday Night:

Groups will gather, register, and mingle. A keynote speaker will give insight and advice on the process and purpose of Global Game Jam as well as discuss a related topic of their choice. The speaker will then reveal the theme. Participants brainstorm as many different potential games for that theme. Then students share their ideas, posting them where everyone can see. Once all ideas are gathered, groups are formed based on who wants to work on which game. 

Saturday - Sunday: 

Groups spend the remainder of Friday, all day Saturday, and most of Sunday working together to make their game. Depending on the complexity and type of games, by Sunday evening groups will have one of the following to present: A full, playable game; one level of a larger more expansive game; or a detailed game proposal with clearly defined art, mechanic, and narrative choices, samples of which can be shared.

Sunday Evening:
Each group then presents their creations. Presentations are open to anyone, whether they participated in the Jam or not. After each game is presented, games are played and there will be an opportunity to ask the creators more specific questions.

*Food: Dinner is served Friday, snacks Saturday and Sunday, and tapas during the presentation.