Global Game Jam 2016 SAE Institute London

Innovation. Collaboration. Experimentation.

The Global Game Jam (GGJ) is the world's largest game jam event (game creation) taking place around the world at physical locations. Think of it as a hackathon focused on game development. It is the growth of an idea that in today’s heavily connected world, we could come together, be creative, share experiences and express ourselves in a multitude of ways using video games – it is very universal. The weekend stirs a global creative buzz in games, while at the same time exploring the process of development, be it programming, iterative design, narrative exploration or artistic expression. It is all condensed into a 48 hour development cycle. The GGJ encourages people with all kinds of backgrounds to participate and contribute to this global spread of game development and creativity.

How can you take a part?

Please book your FREE Ticket via EventBrite.co.uk. Additionally please register yourself on Official Global Game Jam 2016 website at our Site. Please find the link to SAE Institute London Site here.

When is GGJ?

Global Game Jam will take place on 29th - 31st January 2016

How many Jammers will be on this Site?

We can allocate ONLY around 130 Jammers at SAE Institute London. The registration will be closed as soon as we will recive 130 registrations.

Where is the location?

SAE Institute London Campus is located...

2 minutes from the Haggerston Overground Station

19 minutes by bus from the Liverpool Street Station by Buses 242 (towards Homerton Hospital) or 149 (towards Edmonton Green)

What is the Agenda for the event?

Friday, 29th January 2016

4.30pm - The doors are open and all paricipants can arrive to the venue. Upon the arrival each participant will receive the badges at the Reception Desk

5.00pm - Offical Opening of the Global Game Jam 2016 (Keynote and announcement of the secret theme for GGJ16) - Lecture Theatre

5.30-6.00 - Meet&Greet (Formulating Teams)

6.00pm+ Teams start working on their projects

Saturday, 30th January 2016

The whole day dedicated for producing the games

Sunday, 31st January 2016

Afternoon (TBA) - Deadline for Games

Afternoon (TBA) - Uploading all of the Games into the official Global Game Jam Website

Afternoon (TBA) - (around 4.00pm) - Teams present their projects

6.00pm/7.00 - End of the event & Closing Party (information about the venue will be added) for all GGJ16 participants

Is the venue open all the time during GGJ16?

Yes, SAE Institute London will be open for Global Game Jam participants 24 hours from 4.30pm on Friday, 29th January 2016 until 6.00pm on Sunday, 31st January 2016.

Is there secure storage for me belongings?

No, there is not. Please keep your belongings with you all the time. Each participant is responsible for own equipment.

Is there any food provided?

The Organisers will provide snacks at the Meet&Greet only. Please bring your own food and drinks. There is Tesco opposite the road open until 11.00pm and a few convenience stores around.

What are the facilities available?

Please bring your own equipment. SAE Institue London provides an access to the Computer Lab (2 machines per team). The Organisers provide WI-FI; cables, etc.

Do you have additional questions?

Please contact SAE Institute London Site Organisers - london.ggj@sae.edu

On the SAE Institute London Site there will be qualified peronal (Audio, Film, Games and Animation Supervisors) to help all participants with any issues related to their field. They would be able to share knwoledge and assist each team.

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE YOU ON 29th JANUARY 2016 ! 

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