CAN I SIGN UP AT ANY TIME?
Sign up now! You can only sign up until all locations are full. This has to do with location restrictions. We reserve the right to close registration at any time, and people signing up after that will be put on the waiting list. You will be notified by email about the state of your registration.
WHO IS WELCOME AT THE GAME JAM?
Everybody with some experience or just a big ambition in game development is welcome. It helps if you are a game developer or game student, of course.
IS THERE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PRESS TO COVER THIS EVENT?
Yes there is, and you are welcome to report on the event. Please contact the different locations for the most opportune time to visit. Since this is a unique worldwide event, we strongly encourage people to take an interest and we would be happy to take some time and show you around. If you’d like to contact Dutch Game Garden directly, please send a mail to contact[at]dutchgamegarden.nl.
IS THERE HARDWARE AND / OR SOFTWARE AVAILABLE TO USE?
No, there is not. It’s always better to use your own software and hardware, since these belong to you and are most familiar to you. Since this is a very large event, we count on you to bring your own computer and install whatever software you like. (as long as it’s legal)
ARE THERE RESTRICTIONS AS TO WHAT YOU ARE ALLOWED TO MAKE?
Nope. Make whatever you like within the context of the theme that will be announced Friday evening. Create your game in Flash, Unity, Java, Game Maker; you can even build a board game. The only rule is that you have to be able to upload your game to www.globalgamejam.org so that people around the world can download and play it. If you are making a board game, provide instructions as to how to print/make it yourself.
WHAT HAPPENS TO MY GAME? WHO ‘OWNS’ IT?
The team/makers of the game hold all IP rights. However, the Global Game Jam may use the games for demonstration as it sees fit. All games must be posted in the state they are in by the end of the GGJ event (Sunday). If the team/makers of the game wish to upload subsequent versions, they are welcome to upload it to www.globalgamejam.org. All participants and all games entered for GGJ must agree to a Creative Commons, share, alter, no sell license.
EVENT TIME AND DATE
Friday 27-01-2011 16:00 (registration opening) – sunday 29-01-2011 20:00
WHAT IS THE COST OF PARTICIPATION?
The costs will be different per location. For a complete overview click here.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING WITH ME TO THE JAM?
- laptop or other computer with the software you need to create games
- UTP cable for internet access (wireless is not as reliable as you might think with lots of people on site)
- a USB stick of at least 2GB (for your own convenience)
- brainstorming tools, pens, dice etc.
- video or photo camera, music instruments, speakers (whatever you may need)
- toiletries like tooth brush etc.
- sleeping mat / air matress, sleeping bag & pillows
- some pocket cash or small amount on your chip card (“chipknip”) to cover unexpected expenses
CREDITS
You have to include the following credits in your game.
