We’re pleased to be hosting an official site of the Global Game Jam 2014, which will take place the weekend of 24th – 26th of January.
The Global Game Jam is the world’s biggest jam event, and the weekend will see thousands of participants making games simultaneously across hundreds of locations all over the world.
If you are keen on taking part in this exciting event, you need to register your attendance on the Global Game Jam site. Note that advance registration is required, and we have limited space available so register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We welcome students from Lincoln, other universities (with ID), and University of Lincoln alumni. Unfortunately we are unable to allow members of the public this year.
The jam is a 48 hour event, starting from Friday 24th January at 17:00 until Sunday 26th January at 17:00 when groups will present their work.
Rough timetable:
Friday 24th January
15:30 – 19:00 Badge collection open (bring ID, prior registration on GGJ site compulsory)
17:00 – 18:00 Welcome, keynote speakers and introduction. (venue TBC)
18:00 – 19:00 Socialising, group forming, and ideas generation
19:00 – ??:?? Groups go away and discuss, design and plan.
Note that there will be no access to the lab space on the Friday night.
Saturday 25th January
09:00 Lab space opens, work begins…
11:00 Deadline for group/game registration on GGJ site
18:00 – 19:00 Playtesting time
19:00 Work continues…
Lab open all night. There will be a designated quiet area for those that wish to take a nap.
Sunday 26th January
00:00 Work continues…
15:00 Deadline for final game submission to GGJ site
15:00 – 16:00 Open play time
16:00 – 17:30 Presentations of game. 3 minutes video + 2 minutes questions per group.
More specific organisational details, and any changes to the above, will be circulated via the Global Game Jam mailing list.
If you want to be a part of this incredible global game development event, please register as soon as possible – unfortunately we are limited by space and will have to limit the number of spaces. First come first serve.