GAME JAM
Ideal Team Sizes - Typically 3 to 5, but teams may be any size.
Each team requires these skill sets, although each person on the team is not expected to have every skill:
Each team requires these skill sets, although each person on the team is not expected to have every skill:
- : Someone with previous experience is required for each team
- Art: User interface design, environment, characters
- Music and sound effects: Good games have good audio
- Game design: Hold the vision of the game / document features to ensure the game is fun
- Project management: Ensure there is an achievable trackable plan to deliver the game on time
- Business Model: Ensure someone on the team understands how to make this profitable
Friday:
5:00pm to 5:30pm: Registration / Networking: don't be late for this
5:30pm to 6:00pm: Introduction to the judging criteria and game themes
6:00pm to 6:30pm: Organize people not already on a team, brainstorm on game ideas
7:00pm to 9:00pm: Mentors available (in person and via Zoom)
Yes, this really is an all-nighter for adults who will head over nearby to Cowork Chilliwack. Bring a sleeping bag and a pillow if you think you'll want a nap.
Saturday:
9:00am to 11:00am: Mentors available
1:00pm: Game development deadline, must submit to judges
1:00pm to 3:30pm: Games available to be played by other teams and public
3:30pm to 4:30pm: Game pitch to judges
4:30pm to 5:00pm: Awards
Judging criteria
Each game will be judged based on the following criteria:
5:00pm to 5:30pm: Registration / Networking: don't be late for this
5:30pm to 6:00pm: Introduction to the judging criteria and game themes
6:00pm to 6:30pm: Organize people not already on a team, brainstorm on game ideas
7:00pm to 9:00pm: Mentors available (in person and via Zoom)
Yes, this really is an all-nighter for adults who will head over nearby to Cowork Chilliwack. Bring a sleeping bag and a pillow if you think you'll want a nap.
Saturday:
9:00am to 11:00am: Mentors available
1:00pm: Game development deadline, must submit to judges
1:00pm to 3:30pm: Games available to be played by other teams and public
3:30pm to 4:30pm: Game pitch to judges
4:30pm to 5:00pm: Awards
Judging criteria
Each game will be judged based on the following criteria:
- Game Concept document: / 20
- Game Completeness: / 60
- Fun factor: / 30
- Complete Art, Audio and Music: / 15
- Fully playable, including scoring / objectives: / 15
- Game Pitch: / 20
- Game Concept: / 10
- Business Model: /10
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Bio Judge - Name and Title
Bio Judge - Name and Title
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Who: Indigenous people 18+ and any and all levels of experience are welcome.
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