Game Jams

What is a Game Jam?
A Game Jam is an organized event where teams of developers gather to design and create games. Game Jams are short, typically occurring over the weekend and lasting 48 - 72 hours.

Examples of Game Jams

 * Global Game Jam
 * Annual decentralized Game Jam started in 2009. Each year has a different theme that teams must adhere to. Archive of submitted games can be found here.
 * Ludum Dare
 * Triannual Game Jam started in 2009, results from LD31 can be found here.
 * White House Game Jam
 * Game Jam with an educational theme, results can be found here.
 * HHS Game Jam 2014
 * Hosted by SPSU with the theme "HIV awareness and prevention", results can be found here.


 * CDC Game Jam 2013
 * Hosted by SPSU, results can be found here.
 * GettyJam
 * Hosted at the Getty Center, themed around improving the visitor experience.

Resources on Game Jams

 * Game Conceptualization and Development Processes in the Global Game Jam
 * The Evolution & Significance of the Global Game Jam
 * Game Jams as a Research Tool