Boston Game Dev Global Game Jam

Boston Game Dev

Come make a game over a weekend with Boston Game Dev! Global Game Jam is a non-competitive opportunity to collaborate, experiment and learn.

The Foundry

Boston Game Dev Global Game JamDescription: Join <a href="https://bostongamedev.org/" title="https://bostongamedev.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Boston Game Dev</a> as we host <a href="https://globalgamejam.org/" title="https://globalgamejam.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Global Game Jam</a> for the first time! All are welcome, regardless of experience level, to come make a game over a weekend! We'll run a brainstorming and team formation session on the first evening to get folks together and set you up for success, and industry mentors will be around to help teach you tools or offer advice. Come on out and expand your game making skills, pick up a new tool, or experiment with a new idea! Please note that we're limited to about 60 seats, so you will need to register via Eventbrite to attend! You're welcome to either pay the suggested donation (which helps cover venue and food costs) or attend for free using the general admission ticket, but please do not register if you are not sure you can attend, and if plans change please refund your ticket or contact us so that someone else can participate. Please also sign up on the GGJ site here: <a href="https://globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/2025/boston-game-dev-ggj" title="https://globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/2025/boston-game-dev-ggj" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/2025/boston-game-dev-ggj</a> Discord:After registering, please join our Discord channel, which we'll use for announcements and other information.<a href="https://discord.gg/nHjWdX3KXn" title="https://discord.gg/nHjWdX3KXn" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://discord.gg/nHjWdX3KXn</a> Location:We'll be in the STEAM Set room at Foundry, a nonprofit event and education space in Kendall Square. When you enter the building, it's straight ahead. We'll also have access to a small meeting room for workshops, team meetings, etc. What to Bring:A laptop and any drawing tablets, audio devices, etc that you'll need. We are not able to provide any hardware.We'll have access to some outlets and extension cords, but it's recommended to bring an extra power strip if possible.Food/Water : We'll provide a light breakfast, and some pizza on Friday evening, but please expect to be feeding yourself. Schedule: Friday 4:00 pm - 9:30 pmKick-off, theme announcement, and team formation. Saturday 9:30 am - 9:30 pmJam day. Mentors will be available for those teams that need them. Sunday 9:00 am - 6:00 pmJam day. At 3pm games should be uploaded to the GGJ website; afterwards, we'll hold a small showcase to share everyones work! Code of Conduct We're committed to hosting a safe and supportive environment; to that end, by attending you agree to adhere to both the <a href="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6266e76b1797370598592b60/62d56e4a3f11a8577d932a64_Community%20Guidelines.pdf" title="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6266e76b1797370598592b60/62d56e4a3f11a8577d932a64_Community%20Guidelines.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Foundry Community Guidelines</a> and the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eaPSefOp4rFtVl2Rhb0jcf20UFpqrJfZHWy6KfzBpVg/edit?tab=t.0" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eaPSefOp4rFtVl2Rhb0jcf20UFpqrJfZHWy6KfzBpVg/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Boston Game Dev Code of Conduc</a>t Thank you to our sponsors! Indie Game Collective <a href="https://www.indiegamecollective.org/" title="https://www.indiegamecollective.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.indiegamecollective.org/ </a> Project Living in America <a href="https://projectlivinginamerica.org/" title="https://projectlivinginamerica.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://projectlivinginamerica.org</a>

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