Global Game Jam 2016 - Manoa Innovation Center, Honolulu

Meet Game Creators, Developers, and Artists in the community, then form a team to build a game in 48 hours.

Global Game Jam is a 48-hour hackathon held from Friday, January 29, to Sunday, January 31. The Honolulu site is one of hundreds of sites that participate in the world's largest international hackathon.

After a brief orientation on Friday, the weekend's *Secret Theme* will be announced and participants will have several minutes to brainstorm and pitch game ideas, then form teams to build games.

Tentative Schedule

Friday, January 29
5pm Welcome, Keynote Speakers, Secret Theme is Announced
6pm Brainstorm, Pitch Ideas
6:30pm Form Teams & Start Jamming
Facilities will be open as long as attendees are present.

Saturday, January 30
No Set Schedule. Facilities will be open as long as attendees are present.

Sunday, January 31
Facilities will be open as early as attendees are present. No Set Schedule until the evening.
5pm (tentative) Games must be submitted to the official globalgamejam.org website.
5pm (tentative) Demo Games
6pm (tentative) Event Ends

RSVP

Please RSVP either here on our EventBrite Page, or at the organizers' Meetup.com page. Registration is FREE, and will be used to gauge the number of attendees and space needed.

FAQ

I don't know how to make a game. :(

This is a game jam, not a video game jam, so board and card games count! If you think you can make something fun, you're welcome to come. Great storytellers are welcome, too!

How much does it cost?

The event is FREE. However, be prepared to purchase food/drinks for meals if you plan to stay late or overnight.

Will Food be provided?

Attendees are responsible for their own meals over the weekend. Manoa Marketplace is located next door to the facility and contains several venues for food and snacks. Safeway is open 24/7 in case of any late-night snack emergencies.

Where do I park?

Any Green Parking stall is available (and Free) for participants. Ample street parking is also available.

If any student attendees require transportation to & from University of Hawaii over the course of the weekend, carpools can be arranged. Please contact kelli@gomagames.com for further information.

Is the facility open 24/7?

Several rooms will be available 24/7 should participants wish to stay overnight.

Who can I contact if I have any more questions?

Please contact kelli@gomagames.com for further information.