Forsbergs Game Jam Weekend
Fri, SEP 27th 2024, 17.00 – sun, SEP 29th 2024, 17:00
Forsbergs Game Jam is a full-on two-day workshop where we create games and test our creativity. The workshop is open to everyone, from professionals to those who have never made a game before. Our lecturers will be available to help you with your first game, but you’ll also get the chance to meet other game fanatics. exchange ideas, develop concepts and try out new tools and methods. You can either work on your project or join a group and contribute with your input.
Introduction
Game Jam is free of charge, but the number of participants is limited so sign up here as soon as possible. Please make sure to tick GAME JAM within the registration link. You need to be 17 or older to take part. It’s OK to apply as a group, otherwise, you will be able to shape a group within a brainstorming session at the Game Jam.
When
After the registration and division into teams we start jamming around 6 pm and finish with a presentation on Sunday afternoon (followed by an After Jam).
Place
Forsbergs Skola’s premises at Skinnarviksringen 6, closest metro station is Zinkensdamm.
”Square Off”, a 2 player party game created at Forsbergs Game Jam Weekend April 2016. Made by: Johan Laine, Albina Schultz, Christopher Johansson, Axel Ek and Daniel Månsson.
”Not so Safe House”, a VR game for HTC VIVE created at Forsbergs Game Jam Weekend April 2016. Made by: Viktor Arvidsson, Natascha Shirmuli, Ludvig Ström, Tim Lindholm, Axel Tiderman, Petronella Olanders, Elin Ölund Forsling, Joakim Hammarslätt and Anders Schill Paulsen.
Preparations
Forsbergs Game Jam is technology neutral in terms of software/hardware. You bring the tools and materials you want to use.
If you want to create digital games, please bring a laptop. It is also a good idea to familiarize yourself a little with some of the software that can be used in game development prior to the Jam. After receiving your application we will send you an email with some suggestions on software (more often than not there are cost-free versions).
There is also workstations in limited amounts available. If you are unable to bring hardware, feel free to reach out to info@forsbergsskola.se to request hardware support for the game jam.
Please feel free to also create non-digital games such as board games, card games or other ”pen and paper” games.