Fwd: Utah Indie Game Jam

[Tyler Wright]

uFlashers,

Josh from the IGDA Utah Group is part of a coordinated effort to organize a Utah Game Jam! A game jam it's a unique experience where you come together in a concentration of creativity and skill honing for a single weekend. If you've never been involved in a game jam it's well worth the opportunity. Even if you don't feel like you can contribute to an actual game you can help out with sponsors or staffing for a great event! See details below.

Tyler

All,

Greyson, Greg, and I have been working on a new game jam event to supplement global game jam and other community events throughout the year. This new game jam will be called Utah Indie Game Jam and the first year it is planned to take place in August at Neumont University at their new location downtown after they move.  Unlike Global Game Jam, this will be more competitive with judges and prizes. However a spirit of community and sportsmanship is still encouraged. There will be a theme at the beginning and your development skills will be put to the test to win prizes at the end of the 48 hour weekend event. This will not only be a chance to make what you want to make and polish your skills- you will also get your work in front of industry veterans to help take your skills to the next level. Invite friends to make a team or come and join one at the event! We are still working out details (any volunteers willing to help us find sponsors?), and there will be more announcements as we get closer, but here are some things to help you plan for it in advance:

Where: Neumont University

When: August 16th -18th, Friday evening to Sunday evening

RSVP: Send an email to utahindi...@gmail.com so we can plan accordingly!

Rules

1. All entrants to the Jam have 48 hours to develop as much of a game as is possible.

2. Entrants must be prepared to show their progress at the end of the 48 hours.

3. Entrants may choose to organize teams with any other entrants they choose.

4. Entrants must have rights to all presented game assets, including: art, sfx, and music.

5. Entrants may use any freely available programming frameworks, tools, and engines.

6. Entrants must somehow use the randomly selected theme of the jam.

Required/Suggested Materials

1. Computer with peripherals (mouse, headphones, etc.)

2. Power strip, chargers, etc

3. Pencils, pens, markers, paper, whiteboards, etc

4. Cell phone, wallet (in case you get hungry), camera (for memories)

5. Sleeping bag, toothbrush/paste, deodorant (for an all nighter)

Guidelines: Any member of the development community in Utah should feel free to be a part of this Jam. We encourage large and small studios to make a showing, as well as the indie scene. We encourage any who would like to come in order to mentor others, or to help facilitate the learning and growing environment we seek to create. Invite friends and help grow our community!

Awards: Discipline Awards (Code, Art, Design, Production, Audio, QA), Category Awards (Humor, Narrative, Innovation, Fun), Best Solo Game, Best Team Game, Best in Jam, Audience Favorite

Let us know if you have any questions or would like to volunteer (looking for mroe judges, staff, setup/cleanup, and sponsor seekers)! 

  -Josh

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