Global Game Jam 2026

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vazor

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Jan 2, 2026, 8:27:45 PMJan 2
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GGJ 2026 is 4 weeks away!


Volunteers needed to help clean up, set up, guide people to the event/let people in the doors, moderate twitch chat and monitor the stream camera during opening and closing ceremonies!

Reminders:
use the GGJ logo in any projects that are developed further and publicly announced
be sure you have one of each role/discipline you want
when giving pitch, talk about who you need and why people should team with you
if you are experienced be on discord and help out with mentoring
if you hit problems get on discord and someone will help
if you need to end early, send me your pre-recorded presentation and I'll play it on Sunday

vazor

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Jan 8, 2026, 5:36:14 PMJan 8
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I got this confirmation from a unique sponsor opportunity. Let me know if you're interested in using this device as part of your jam this year and we'll make arrangements to let as many teams work with it as possible! 

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Congratulations you've been selected as one of the Global Game Jam sites to receive an OVR Dev Kit! We’re thrilled to partner with visionary sites like yours who believe that scent can make games more emotional, memorable, and impactful. We’re looking forward to seeing how our scent technology amplifies the stories your Jammers tell and how they resonate with your players.

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Need help? We’ve got you covered:

We’re committed to responsive, hands‑on support so you can focus on building unforgettable experiences.


We’re looking forward to seeing (and smelling!) what your Jammers create. If you have any questions, hit reply or pop into Discord.


vazor

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Jan 23, 2026, 4:27:30 PMJan 23
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1 week away! Here is another unique sponsor opportunity for those interested: 

GGJ Feedback Pit Stop

RealXP Lab is hosting a free 5-hour drop-in feedback session for Global Game Jam teams on Saturday, 1/31. A stellar lineup of veteran game designers will give live 1:1 feedback to help teams sharpen their core loop, improve feel, and avoid scope creep.

Reviewer lineup + RSVP:

If this sounds useful for Utah jammers, feel free to forward it along!

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vazor

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Feb 1, 2026, 10:08:20 PM (5 days ago) Feb 1
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That's a wrap! Check out all the awesome games made by the teams at:
https://globalgamejam.org/group/31112/games

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