GGJ25 - Utah State University

You have 24 hours to come up with a brand new game. Video games, board games, logic games, team games, they’re all part of the Global Game Jam. Bring your coding, art, design, music, video, logic, and any other skills you need to build the next great game. There is no fee to participate and all majors are welcome.
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ENGR 101 and 103
Engineering, Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84321

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Event End Time

Registration
Registration is required for each participant in the Jam.  To join our Jam, do these two steps:
  1. Create an account on the GGJ website
  2. Join our Jam Site

This 24-hour game jam kicks off on Friday, January 24 at 3:00 PM and runs until Saturday, January 25 at 7:00 PM in ENGR rooms 101 & 103. Breakfast will be provided. Bring your own team or come solo and attend the “build your team” social to pitch your idea or hear about others looking for teammates.

Schedule

Friday 1/24

  • 3 PM - Game Jam Kickoff meeting
  • 3:30 PM - Team Formation games
  • 4 PM - Russell Fisher inspirational talk
  • 4:30 PM - Madder Games inspirational talk
  • 5 PM - Get started, and Pizza is served!

Saturday 1/25

  • 5 PM - Jam Ends
  • 5-6 PM - Lightning Presentations
  • 6-7 PM - Playing & Voting
  • 7 PM - Awards Show

Help and Resources

Are you stuck and don't know where to begin?  Here are some helpful resources.

Official Global Game Jam Discord: https://discord.gg/Trvt8yU
USU Computer Science Discord: https://discord.gg/xsJHWYXng8

New to coding and not sure which platform to make your game on?  Check out Pygame (https://www.pygame.org/wiki/GettingStarted). It is based on the popular Python programming language and has a vibrant community and plenty of tutorials.

If you have any more questions, please contact Steve Petruzza steve.petruzza@usu.edu

Music

Music

Music is the heartbeat of any great game. Whether it’s an epic score or quirky sound effects, the right audio elevates gameplay and engages players. Create something unforgettable—let your music tell the story!

Art

Art

Art is the soul of a game, defining its mood, style, and immersion. Whether it’s character design, vivid landscapes, or eye-catching animations, your creativity can bring a game’s universe to life. Push the boundaries and let your art leave a lasting impression!

Design

Design

Game Design is where ideas come alive! From crafting engaging mechanics to building captivating levels, it’s your chance to shape how players experience the game. Whether it’s designing puzzles, balancing challenges, or planning interactive storytelling, your vision will define the journey.

Development

Development

Coding can turn ideas into playable experiences through building mechanics, optimizing performance, and keeping track of everything. From coding player actions to crafting immersive worlds, your work unites design and art into one interactive experience.