Galway Game Jam

Category: Galway Game Jam

  • Galway Summer Game Jam 2026

    We’re delighted to announce the next game jam, The Galway Summer Jam, this June bank holiday weekend (last weekend in May) in CREW Digital!

    Signup

    Signup on Meetup.com

    Location

    CREW, Wellpark Road, Galway City

    Date & Time

    • Friday 29th May, 6pm – 9pm
      (Meet & Greet, Theme Announcement and Team Formation)
    • Saturday 30th May, 10am – 6pm
      (Jamming)
    • Sunday 31st of May , 10am – 6pm
      (Jamming, Showcase)

    What is a Game Jam?

    A game jam is an event where artists, coders, writers, designers, musicians and people just looking to give game development a go, get together to make games (digital or physical). You don’t have to be a professional or experienced to participate. You can use whatever technology you like ( Pico-8, Unreal, pen & paper, etc.). The aim is to be creative, have fun, learn something and make a (mostly) working game.


    At the end of the last day, we will have a Showcase to celebrate and play what everyone has made!

    More Info

    • Attendees MUST be 18+
    • Attendees MUST sign up via Meetup.
    • Attendees MUST supply their own equipment. (laptops, extension cords, etc.)
    • Beginners welcome!
    • Teaming up on the day of the event is encouraged, and we’ll help facilitate it!
    • Packed lunch & snacks recommended (no food provided & limited shop options).
    • Online participation possible but limited. It will require access to our Discord server – please get in touch for access. We will announce the theme on Discord on Friday (approx. 7pm). You are welcome to share your game updates in our Discord and submit your game files to our Itch page. Facilitation beyond that is beyond us for this event.
    • We will have a feedback form after the event, and we would love to hear your suggestions and expectations.
    • Spread the word!
    • Galway Game Jam Socials: https://linktr.ee/galwaygamejam

    About Galway Game Jam

    Galway Game Jam has been hosting game jams since 2013, including a site for the annual Global Game Jam. We are a volunteer organization who want to continue enabling a creative Galway with a vibrant Game Dev scene. If you’d like to help out, get in touch. We are always looking for more volunteers.

  • The Next Galway Game Jam is on May 3rd and 4th 2025

    Hello everyone! The team at Galway Game Jam is delighted to announce another game jam in Galway, this time hosted for the first time at the CREW Digital Hub.

    Galway Game Jam will have the venue available for participants between 10a.m. and 6p.m. Saturday 3rd, and 10a.m. and 6p.m. Sunday 4th of May.

    The Galway Game Jam Volunteer Team will have a theme decided upon for the event, which will be revealed during the event.

    You can join the Galway Game Jam Itch page to follow updates and have a place to upload your games once the event has finished.

    https://galwaygamejam.itch.io

    And you can join the Jam directly at the below link.

    https://itch.io/jam/galway-game-jam-23

    Galway Game Jam has it’s own Code of Conduct, which participants agree to by attending one of our events, and can be read here :

    Code of Conduct

    And our Privacy Policy can be found here :

    Privacy Policy

    As always, our jam event is open to any person aged 18 years and older. We try to provide an environment that is about creativity, collaboration and experimentation. We will assist in team formation if you are uncertain about what you would like to be doing for the event.

    Our site is focused on being an in-person event, to foster collaboration and teamwork, as well as to meet others in the community. Online participation is available, but attention will be prioritised towards people attending the event.

    A link to join our Discord server can be found at the bottom of the page. Only persons aged 18 or older can join the Galway Game Jam Discord server, and server members are subject to our Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy.

    This event is run with the support of Ardán.

    We look forward to seeing many new and returning faces, and good luck for Galway Game Jam’s second event of 2025!

  • Global Game Jam 2023 Registration Open

    Hey folks! Galway Game Jam presents Global Game Jam 2023, from Portershed a Dó, Market Street, Galway!

    Global Game Jam

    Make some fun!

    Click the link below to view the Galway jam-site details and register as a jammer.

    Register now

    To register, create a new user account on the globalgamejam.org website. Global Game Jam have their own policies for privacy, data and code of conduct which you agree to when registering and attending a Global Game Jam event. Please send any game jam related queries to darren.ggj@mindcauldron.com.

    We are currently looking for mentors and volunteers. Get in touch with us on Discord!

    You can also learn more about what Global Game Jam from their site, and ask questions on the Galway Game Jam community discord server, or indeed the Global Game Jam community discord server.

    We have secured a venue and sponsors for event insurance, and are looking at getting some snacks sponsored also.

    P.S. Fun fact, Galway’s jam-site has been described by Global Game Jam Regional Organiser Thom as one of the “usual suspects” for Ireland, along with IT Carlow / SETU Carlow.
    This is quite a nice compliment! All the more so because we are a humble grassroots game jam community that stepped up to keep the Global Game Jam tradition going, which was first established by Pulse College staff and students in 2015 while Pulse College operated a Galway campus. Mission successful in my book, and long may it continue!

    —

    Update Jan 26

    Ardán will be supporting our food and drinks for the event, in addition to providing equipment on loan. Huge shoutout to Ardán for the support!

  • Galway Game Jam 20 – “Propinquity”

    Galway Game Jam 20 – “Propinquity”

    Hi folks, it’s jam time again! We are going to run yet another hybrid game-making event after the success of our previous hybrid jam.

    Thanks to support from Ardán and GTC for helping us put together another venue-based jam.

    [Update for Day 2]
    Super thanks to GameCraft (supported by Coding Grace) for sponsoring our post-jam drinks and food. This is a delightful way to wrap up the jam, giving people a chance to catch up, exchange stories and connect. This would not have be possible without the generous support from our geeky event friends at Coding Grace and GameCraft.

    Sign up

    Join the jam on itch.io: https://itch.io/jam/galway-game-jam-20

    Theme: Propinquity

    When

    Carve these dates out of your calendar:

    • Day 1: Saturday 5th November – 10am – 6pm
      • 10:00am Event information,
      • 10:10am Team formation
    • Day 2: Saturday 12th November – 10am – 6pm
      • 5:00pm submission deadline, short break.
      • 5:30pm  Jammer Showcase

    Where

    Venue Description

    For our on-premises jammers, we will be using The Cube co-working space in the Galway Technology Centre located in Mervue Business and Technology Park, Wellpark Road, Galway. Big thanks to Galway Technology Centre for supporting the jam!

    Here we will have access to a well equipped space which contains desks, office chairs, power and internet and meeting booths. So, please bring your own computer/laptop and cables. 

    As we did in our previous hybrid jam, we will be streaming from the venue to our Twitch channel during the event, and a large screen will showcase our virtual jammers and stream right in the space, bringing everyone together in the end. How nice!

    Facilities:

    • Kitchen area with tea/coffee making facility
    • Accessible unisex toilets and gendered toilets.
    • Open plan event area with natural light, internet and power (please bring your own laptop/computer + cables)
    • Large screen (used for presentation/showcase and live-stream)
    • Individual sound insulated meeting booths (talk with your remote team members more easily)
    • Located near convenience stores (Apple Green on Tuam Road, Londis on Dublin Road).
    • Free car parking at venue.
    • Bus stop on route 405 nearby, with service every 20 mins.

    Rules & Requirements

    Code of conduct: https://galwaygamejam.com/code-of-conduct

    Covid / illness restrictions: In-person jammers, please take an Covid-19 antigen test on the morning of the jam. If your test result is positive, do not attend the venue. If you are feeling ill, do not attend the venue. You are very much welcome to participate remotely, (but take care of yourself!) see links above for remote jamming details and links.

    Contact: We will provide stickers to attendees to indicate the level of contact they are happy. We are using a traffic-light system: Red = no contact. Yellow = Hand contact is okay. Green = Full contact is okay. If you are unsure, please ask! (And people can change their mind!)

    Photography: If you wish to be excluded from photography please wear the black sticker provided. There will be some photography at the event for promotional use on social media and website by Galway Game Jam. 

    Sponsored by GameCraft supported by Coding Grace

    GameCraft, supported by Coding Grace

    With additional support from

    Join the jam on Discord!

    Galway Game Jam Discord
  • Galway Game Jam 19 – HYBRID JAM!

    Galway Game Jam 19 – HYBRID JAM!

    Hi folks, it’s nearly jam time again! We are going to run a hybrid event: both virtual and venue based participation. We can’t wait to bring you our first in-person compatible jam since 2020! This event will also be part of the Wild Galway Games Initiative from Ardán and Galway City Council, look out for their theme on the day!

    Theme and Diversifiers: [to be announced on the day]

    When

    Carve these dates out of your calendar:

    • Day 1: Saturday 16th July
    • Day 2: Saturday 23rd July

    Where

    Venue Description

    We will be using the Portershed’s latest facility at Bowling Green, located in the heart of Galway city.

    Here we will have access to an event space which contains desks, chairs, power and internet. So, please bring your own computer/laptop and cables. There are a few small booths available for use, including a sound treated streaming booth (a dream for you audio folks who like to record bespoke sounds and Voice Overs on the day!).

    We will be streaming from the venue to our Twitch channel during the event, and a large screen will showcase our virtual jammers and stream right in the space. Hopefully we can collide the seperate worlds of the hybrid jam together even more for this one.

    Facilities:

    • Kitchen area with tea/coffee making facility
    • Accessible unisex toilets
    • Open plan event area with natural light, internet and power (please bring your own laptop/computer + cables)
    • Large screen in event area (used for presentation/showcase and live-stream)
    • Whiteboards
    • Individual meeting booths (talk with your remote team members)
    • Sound-treated streaming booth (to host Galway Game Jam live-stream, but we can vacate during breaks to facilitate game audio recordings)
    • Centrally located near restaurants, cafés and convenience stores.
    • Car Parking available beside venue (pay-by-hour, no guarantee of free spaces)

    Rules & Requirements

    Code of conduct: https://galwaygamejam.com/code-of-conduct

    Covid restrictions: In-person jammers, please take an Covid-19 antigen test on the morning of the jam. If your test result is positive, do not attend the venue. You are very much welcome to participate remotely, see links above for details and links.

    Contact: We will provide stickers to attendees to indicate the level of contact they are happy with in a traffic-light system. Red = no contact. Yellow = Hand contact is okay. Green = Full contact is okay. If you are unsure, please ask!

    Photography: If you wish to be excluded from photography please wear the no-photo badge/sticker provided. There will be some photography at the event for internal use by Ardán, as well as some photography for promotional use on social media and website by Galway Game Jam. 

    With support from

    Ardán
    Comhairle Cathrach na Gallimhe | Galway City Council

    Join the jam on Discord!

  • Galway Game Jam 18 – Livestream schedule (last update 12th November)

    Galway Game Jam 18 – Livestream schedule (last update 12th November)

    Hi folks,

    Here’s the schedule for the livestream on Saturday 13th November.

    See you then!

    TimeSpeakers at #GalwayGameJam 18Topic
    10:00Sophia ImpetusHow to turn Concepts into Designs
    11:00Dr. Sam Redfern (Psychic Software)Building your GameDev Inventory
    12:00—Live development followed by break—
    13:00Alastair Low (Lowtek Games)Accessibility and Dislectek
    14:00Leela Colins (run.design) & James BrownOrganised fun @ NIGD
    15:00Jupiter HadleyMaking a good first impression
    16:00 —Live development followed by break—
    17:00JammersJam progress and playtests
    18:00Wrap up
    Galway Game Jam 18 slow jam – week 2 livestream schedule

    *All times are Irish standard time / GMT / UTC+0.

    Changes:

    • Update 12th – added Sophie Impetus.
    • Update 12th – added James Brown to panel with Leela Collins.
    • Update 12th – final topic titles.
  • November Slow Jam! – Galway Game Jam 18

    November Slow Jam! – Galway Game Jam 18

    Make a game throughout the month of November! On the last Saturday of the month (27th) we will run a showcase livestream on our Galway Game Jam discord server where we will play everyones jam creations.

    1. Join the jam on itch.io: https://itch.io/jam/galwaygamejam18
    2. Join the discord server: https://discord.gg/S5YtdKMU7R
    3. Discuss the jam in our #galwaygamejam18 channel and feel free to use the voice channels to organise a team.

    Are Galway Game Jam going to run a venue-based jam?
    We are still uncertain about running a physical Galway Game Jam event. We would love to hear any ideas about how you would like this to be done on our discord, and if you have any suggestions for fun things to do for the game jam that is currently underway, we would love to have them!

  • Galway Game Jam 17 – Virtual Jam

    We are hosting a virtual gamejam event on split over two weekends in June.

    Assistance will be provided to ensure everyone can get up an running for the event. If you have any technical questions please reach out and we will do our best to help you get set up for the jam!

    Theme announcement will happen on our Discord server at 10:00am Saturday June 12th.

    Details and tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/galway-game-jam-17-tickets-149767361209

    You must agree to our Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy to participate in the event and access our Discord community server.

  • Complete! Galway Game Jam 15 done, games are up!

    Complete! Galway Game Jam 15 done, games are up!

    Thanks again to everyone for making Galway Game Jam 15 possible.

    It was a cozy little jam and we are delighted with the results.

    We were very impressed by the professionalism shown by the film students from GMIT while undertaking their observational documentary project, from initial meetings setting up the project, through to execution over the two days. Great job folks!

    The games made at the jam are available at the link below.
    The theme was “An Epic Evil”.

    https://itch.io/jam/galwaygamejam15/entries

    Our good friends at Galway Gaming Tribes are willing to host us for public demo of the games. We will be demoing all games who’s creators have given us permission to do so. If you would like your game demo’ed at Tribes, please get in touch!

    — Darren

  • Galway Game Jam 15

    Galway Game Jam 15

    This two-day game jam will be taking place in Galway, a city along the Atlantic coast of Ireland, during the growing wintery darkness of November. It’s okay, we have hot beverages and donuts to keep you warm and cozy as you create weird and wonderful games!

    Dates:

    • Sat 23rd November
    • Sun 24th November

    Admission: €10

    Booking and details: http://bit.ly/GalwayGameJam15

    Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2574442122785793/

    News: We may have a student film crew at the event making an observational documentary of the game jam. We have not had anything like this before at a gamejam, so before the event we will send out more information regarding this collaboration (e.g. release forms). See our discord server for further discussion and to express any concerns you may have about this so that we can address them.

    Everyone is required to agree to our Code of Conduct in order to participate or attend the jam in any capacity.

  • Galway Game Jam 14 – 2 day gamejam

    Galway Game Jam 14 – 2 day gamejam

    A 2-day game making event.

    Attempt to make a game or prototype in a super short timeframe.

    This game making even aims to be a creative, collaborative and welcoming event. We are open to people of all levels of experience and welcome different types of games; video games, board games, card games, table top games etc.

    Organisers will assist team formation on the first day.

    Games made at the event will be played by everyone at the end of the event, so people can see what everyone has been working on and get a chance to play each others games. We may assist people wishing to order food as a group at the end.

    When: 
    Day 1 – Sat 21th – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
    Day 2 – Sun 22th – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (4pm submission time.)

    Admission: €10

    Bookings: https://galwaygamejam.clr.events/event/128809:galway-game-jam-14

    Theme/Limitation: TBA – Please discuss on discord/facebook!

    Discord server: https://discord.gg/ah4WcdW

    We will announce the theme on Saturday morning that will serve as a focus or design pillar for your game. Themes and limitations are great for your creativity – they remove the problem of having a “blank page” of infinite possibility. Feel free to interpret the theme is your own way. Use this as a core part of your game, or at the very least a starting point for your game idea. Hopefully, this focus will serve to channel your creativity and experimentation.

    Check our facebook event page and our discord server on the lead up to the Galway Game Jam 14 for updates!

    We will not be providing food; please arrange food and snacks for yourself. Our venue is located in the city centre, so there are plenty of options for you to get a bite to eat. There are also the Saturday markets and Sunday markets if you are up for a short walk!

    There are some kitchen facilities available. You are permitted to eat & drink at the gamejam and are responsible for cleaning up after yourself – thank you!

    Organisers and volunteers, identified by “STAFF” badges and during announcements, will be around during the event. Feel free to ask them any questions and bring any issues to their attention.

  • Galway Game Jam 13

    Galway Game Jam 13

    A 2-day game making event.

    You and your team attempt to make a game or prototype in a super short timeframe. Open to all levels of experience from total beginner to gamedev pro. Organisers will assist team formation on the first day.

    When: June, Sat 15th & Sun 16th.
    Admission: €10
    Bookings: https://galwaygamejam.clr.events/event/128350:galway-game-jam-13
    Theme/Limitation: TBA – Please discuss!
    Start time: Sat 10:00am.
    Finish time: Sun 8:00pm. (Thanks to our poll on facebook!)
    Discord server: https://discord.gg/ah4WcdW
    T-shirts: “What? T-shirts?!”, you say? “Yes!” I say! Read more about this special occasion below. 😉

    A theme will be announced that will serve as a focus for the gamejam. The idea is to interpret the theme and use that as a core part of your game (or at least as a starting point for your game idea!). Hopefully, having this as a focus will fuel your creativity and experimentation with core gameplay. Themes and limitations are great for your creativity – they remove the problem of having a ‘blank page’ of infinite possibility. A possibility space that has boundaries is easier for us to think about and play with, helping us to generate ideas and solutions. A theme also gives all the games from the jam a shared connection (or jam flavour!), though the games might all be different in many ways.

    Some details yet to be determined. Check our facebook event page and our discord server on the lead up to the Galway Game Jam 13 for updates!

    Food will not be provided, please arrange food and snacks for yourself and try to keep it healthy! The venue is centrally located, so there are plenty of options available (there is also the Saturday markets and Sunday markets!). There are some kitchen facilities available. You are permitted to eat & drink at the gamejam and are responsible for cleaning up after yourself – thank you!

    Organisers and volunteers, identified by “STAFF” badges and during announcements, will be around during the event. Feel free to ask them any questions, or bring any issues to their attention. 

    Awesome T-Shirts!

    Our new, limited run, Galway Game Jam t-shirt will feature a design by pro illustrator and animator Tia Freidel made especially for Galway Game Jam 13.Why? Well, enough people have been asking about it! It is clearly past time to show your creative past-time game jam alter-ego to the world!

    If you are interested in ordering a t-shirt please get in touch with us at info@galwaygamejam.com to avoid disappointment.

    You must agree to our Code of Conduct (see our website) in order to participate in the jam.

  • Global Game Jam – Closing Times Extended!

    Some folks in the game development community really wanted us to run a 48-hour event without closing times. In fact, they even volunteered to join the team in order to make it happen!

    We now have the green light for a 48-hour event!

    Huge thanks to the all-nighter volunteer team for taking this responsibility on board. We are all doing this out of a passion!

    While the facility is now there for working into the early hours of the morning, it is perfectly okay to leave whenever you like. We would like to stress that the Global Game Jam is about collaboration and is not a competition.

    Please note that we can only keep the venue open after hours while a staff member of the organiser team is on site for security and insurance reasons. Should the staff leave for any reason, they will inform you and you must also vacate the venue immediately. Please ensure you have your accommodation planned in advance of the game jam. Thank you!

  • Global Game Jam ’19 at PorterShed, Galway

    Global Game Jam ’19 at PorterShed, Galway

    Dates: January 25th – 27th.
    Location: PorterShed, Eyre Square, Galway.
    Book tickets and get more information here.

    We’re teaming up with local game developer Mind Cauldron to keep our communities Global Game Jam tradition alive in Galway!

    As a result, we will be running a jam-site out of the PorterShed, Galway – our favourite gamejam venue!

    Global Game Jam 19 is a 48-hour game-making event with locations taking part all over the world. People participate in teams at different jam sites. We will be presenting a live stream of different jam sites, and be running a stream ourselves.

    Dates: January 25th – 27th.
    Location: PorterShed, Eyre Square, Galway.

    Book tickets and get more information here.

    Currently, the jam is limited to closing times of 11pm. However, we’re now expanding our organising team to enable us to support a 48-hour jam without closing times. If you are interested in volunteering, please get in touch with Darren at info@mindcauldron.com.

  • Galway Game Jam 11

    Galway Game Jam 11

    Galway Game Jam 11 is coming!

    Venue PorterShed, Galway
    Date 22-23 September 2018
    Start-End Times 9am Sat – 9pm Sun
    Admission Free
    Reserve your place https://www.eventbrite.com/e/galway-game-jam-11-tickets-50316106830
    Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/2275983909296340/

    The event starts at 0900.

    This event is 24 hours long, split into two days. 9am-9pm Saturday, 9am-9pm Sunday.

    We plan to use the final hour as a showcase (8pm-9pm on Sunday) so you really have 23 hours to work on and deliver your game jam entry.

    Challenge yourself to make something, learn new skills, meet people interested in game development and have fun!

    Food will not be provided (which is why we are able to run this gamejam for free!), please arrange food and snacks for yourself. The venue is centrally located, so there are plenty of options available. You are permitted to eat & drink at the gamejam and are responsible for cleaning up after yourself – thank  you!

    You do not need to be at the event all day, or even be there on time in the morning, however it is advised to be early on Saturday to get your team in order and find a good spot to work.

  • Post Galway Game Jam 10 Update

    Huge thanks to everyone who came to Galway Game Jam 10 last weekend. As always, it’s amazing to see the imagination and creativity in the local Game Development community. The theme was “Extinction and/or Insomnia” and there were a lot of different interpretations of the theme in the entries. Most games made at the jam can be seen at our itcho.io (https://itch.io/jam/galway-game-jam-10/entries) jam page.

    We’re intending to run our next Jam in September (or possibly early October), hopefully we will be able to confirm a date and venue in the next two weeks. I’m hoping to improve the next Galway Game Jam to make it better. I’d like to run some talks on Game Development between the game jams and prepare some code and asset templates for people to use in Game Jams and make them available on GitHub for people to use, if anyone wants to help please get in touch with us on GitHub (Pull requests very welcome) or Twitter, Facebook or E-mail.

    Some pictures from the day:

    What was Ticket Money spent on?

    We like to be transparent at Galway Game Jam!

    • Net Ticket Sale were €111.80.
    • Pizza Saturday: €120
    • Food for Weekend:  €51
    • Sanwidches Sunday: €38
    • Food Resupply Sunday: €5.29
    • 2x €5 refund because of dietary requirments: -€10
    • Venue was free.

    This mean the event was overbudget by €102.49 (48%). We would prefer to  be bale to keep evens on budget in futer, but we’d rather not raise the ticket price. As a result, we have decided not to order pizza at the next event as we do not raise enough money for ticket sales to be able to afford pizza two days in a row.

  • Galway Game Jam 10

    Galway Game Jam 10 is happening at the PorterShed, Galway 16-17 June 2018. The event starts at 0900 16 June.

    We’re running a 24 hour jam this time, with a break overnight in between. We will probably use the last hour as a showcase (2000-2100 on Sunday). Join us and make a game in a 24 hour jam, learn new skills and meet people interested in game development and, above all, have fun!

    We’ll have some food later in the event as always – please do let us know if you have any dietary requirements because we want to include you.

    FAQ

    What is the ticket money spent on?

    Galway Game Jams are not for profit events. The ticket money is used to purchase food and pay for venue costs (eg a cleaner after the event).

    When?

    9am to 9pm Saturday 16th June and 9am to 9pm Sunday 17th June

    Where?

    The PorterShed, Galway City

    Google Maps: bit.ly/portershed

    What do I need to bring?

    • PC or laptop & its cables
    • Keyboard & mouse etc.
    • Headphones or earphones – No speakers allowed
    • Any game making equipment you think you’ll need (e.g. graphics tablet, game controllers, VR headsets etc.)
    • If you are travelling from outside Galway you will need to organise your own accommodation. There are hostels in the city with reasonable rates and Bed & Breakfasts on College Road are only a few minutes walk from the venue.

    Do I need to be a pro gamedev to participate?

    No, not at all! The gamejam is for everyone from complete beginners to professional game devs. If you’ve never done anything like this before that’s totally okay. We would recommend having a look around the interenet for some tutorials in whatever aspect of gamedev interests you the most before the event, or attending some local game dev workshops – consider bringing a friend to work with! We will try to accommodate everyone as best as we can. Keep in mind there are some lovely folks attending these gamejams that would be happy to help a fellow jammer who’s gotten stuck.

    Is it for computer games or board games?

    Everything! You can use the Galway Game Jam to make any type of game.

    Can online/remote participants join the competition?

    Yes. You must purchase an Online Competitive ticket before the ticket sales end in order to take part in the competion. For more information send us an email or leave a message on our community forums at https://itch.io/jam/galwaygamejam8.

    Can I work on a project that I’ve already started?

    The game jam is for making something new, however you can use the time to work on your own project. Note you won’t be allowed to enter the competition with such a project. If in doubt, message us or ask an organiser!

    Can I use a game engine/library/framework/asset packs/royalty-free music etc?

    Yes. Simply include the names of the technologies or libraries used in the description of your game.

    Can I participate with a pre-arranged team?

    Yes. As long as your team is no larger than 5 people.

    Can you eat/drink at the venue?

    Yes but we’d like you to observe some rules. Please use the bins for any rubbish you have. Please don’t eat or drink anything that smells strongly in the main game jam area. Please tidy up after yourself.

    What kind of skills would be helpful at the gamejam?

    Pretty much all of them! The aim is to make stuff and have fun making. We encourage everyone to plan for a (very) small game. For example, a game that a single person can play in their web browser and complete in a few minutes.

    These skills can be handy, but by no means definitive:

    • Game Design – coming up with game mechanics in systems
    • Writing – weaving a story, giving depth to the game through lore.
    • Programming – trying out making a game using programming language you already know, or taking some tutorials in a game engine and bring all the pieces together.
    • Art – create beautiful (or horrifying) art assets, and maybe some animation
    • Audio/Music – making some noise, and some music. A great way to boost percieved production quality of a game!
    • Production – organisation and time management skills. If this is a strength of yours you could take the lead in making deadlines for your team to achieve at different points over the event.
    • And more!

    Of course you can always use the gamejam to try something new, and I totally encourage it!

    Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

    The event is typically for adults. If you are under 18 years of age and want to attend, get a parent/gaurdian to contact us beforehand. info@galwaygamejam.com

    What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

    There is a multi-story car park close to the venue. You may load/unload your vehicle at the front door.

    Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

    You can contact us at info@galwaygamejam.com, on our facebook page or twitter.

    What will the ticket money be used for?

    The money raised from tickets is used to buy food and pay for cleaning costs at the venue.

    Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

    No, if you have some form of ID then an event organiser will match it and check off your arrival.

    What is the refund policy?

    If you decide you don’t want to go to the event, please contact us before the event for a refund. 72 hours prior to the event we will no longer be able to refund tickets.

    The name on the registration/ticket doesn’t match the attendee. Is that okay?

    If someone else got you a ticket then that’s okay. If there are any issues then you agree to follow the course of action chosen by the organisers.

  • Galway Game Jam 9!

    Galway Game Jam 9 is happening at the PorterShed, Galway 10-11 March 2018. The event starts at 0900 10 March.

    It’s also our 5th Birthday Party! So they might be cake, that might also be a lie. You’ll have to attend to jam to find out. We’re running a 24 hour jam this time, with a break overnight in between. We will probably use the last hour as a showcase (2000-2100 on Sunday). Join us and make a game in a 24 hour jam, learn new skills and meet people interested in game development and, above all, have fun!

    We’ll have some food later in the event as always – please do let us know if you have any dietary requirements because we want to include you.

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    FAQ

    What is the ticket money spent on?

    Galway Game Jams are not for profit events. The ticket money is used to purchase food and pay for event costs (eg. renting a venue or equipement such as power leads and occasionally prizes).

    When?

    9am to 9pm Saturday 10th March and 9am to 9pm Sunday 11 March.

    Where?

    The PorterShed, Galway City

    Google Maps: bit.ly/portershed

    What do I need to bring?

    • PC or laptop & its cables
    • Keyboard & mouse etc.
    • Headphones or earphones – No speakers allowed
    • Any game making equipment you think you’ll need (e.g. graphics tablet, game controllers, VR headsets etc.)
    • If you are travelling from outside Galway you will need to organise your own accommodation. There are hostels in the city with reasonable rates and Bed & Breakfasts on College Road are only a few minutes walk from the venue.

    Do I need to be a pro gamedev to participate?

    No, not at all! The gamejam is for everyone from complete beginners to professional game devs. If you’ve never done anything like this before that’s totally okay. We would recommend having a look around the interenet for some tutorials in whatever aspect of gamedev interests you the most before the event, or attending some local game dev workshops – consider bringing a friend to work with! We will try to accommodate everyone as best as we can. Keep in mind there are some lovely folks attending these gamejams that would be happy to help a fellow jammer who’s gotten stuck.

    Is it for computer games or board games?

    Everything! You can use the Galway Game Jam to make any type of game.

    Can online/remote participants join the competition?

    Yes. You must purchase an Online Competitive ticket before the ticket sales end in order to take part in the competion. For more information send us an email or leave a message on our community forums at https://itch.io/jam/galwaygamejam8.

    Can I work on a project that I’ve already started?

    The game jam is for making something new, however you can use the time to work on your own project. Note you won’t be allowed to enter the competition with such a project. If in doubt, message us or ask an organiser!

    Can I use a game engine/library/framework/asset packs/royalty-free music etc?

    Yes. Simply include the names of the technologies or libraries used in the description of your game.

    Can I participate with a pre-arranged team?

    Yes. As long as your team is no larger than 5 people.

    Can you eat/drink at the venue?

    Yes but we’d like you to observe some rules. Please use the bins for any rubbish you have. Please don’t eat or drink anything that smells strongly in the main game jam area. Please tidy up after yourself.

    What kind of skills would be helpful at the gamejam?

    Pretty much all of them! The aim is to make stuff and have fun making. We encourage everyone to plan for a (very) small game. For example, a game that a single person can play in their web browser and complete in a few minutes.

    These skills can be handy, but by no means definitive:

    • Game Design – coming up with game mechanics in systems
    • Writing – weaving a story, giving depth to the game through lore.
    • Programming – trying out making a game using programming language you already know, or taking some tutorials in a game engine and bring all the pieces together.
    • Art – create beautiful (or horrifying) art assets, and maybe some animation
    • Audio/Music – making some noise, and some music. A great way to boost percieved production quality of a game!
    • Production – organisation and time management skills. If this is a strength of yours you could take the lead in making deadlines for your team to achieve at different points over the event.
    • And more!

    Of course you can always use the gamejam to try something new, and I totally encourage it!

    Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

    The event is typically for adults. If you are under 18 years of age and want to attend, get a parent/gaurdian to contact us beforehand. info@galwaygamejam.com

    What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

    There is a multi-story car park close to the venue. You may load/unload your vehicle at the front door.

    Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

    You can contact us at info@galwaygamejam.com, on our facebook page or twitter.

    Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

    No, if you have some form of ID then an event organiser will match it and check off your arrival.

    What is the refund policy?

    If you decide you don’t want to go to the event, please contact us before the event for a refund. 72 hours prior to the event we will no longer be able to refund tickets.

    The name on the registration/ticket doesn’t match the attendee. Is that okay?

    If someone else got you a ticket then that’s okay. If there are any issues then you agree to follow the course of action chosen by the organisers.

  • Galway Game Jam 8

    Galway Game Jam 8

    Make a game in a 12 hour jam!

    Make games. Learn stuff. Meet people interested in game development and have fun!

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    This gamejam we’ll be changing up a few small things in the hopes of making an even more enjoyable jam. We’ll have some food later in the event as always – please do let us know if you have any dietary requirements because we want to include you.

    FAQ below.

    When: 9am to 10pm Saturday 5th November. 12 hours of gamejam followed by an hour of playing the results. Typically, that’s great craic.

    Where:
    The PorterShed
    Galway City

    Google Maps: bit.ly/portershed

    What do I need to bring?

    • PC or laptop & its cables
    • Keyboard & mouse etc.
    • Headphones or earphones – No speakers allowed
    • Any game making equipment you think you’ll need (e.g. graphics tablet, game controllers, VR headsets etc.)
    • If you are travelling from outside Galway you will need to organise your own accommodation. There are hostels in the city with reasonable rates and Bed & Breakfasts on College Road are only a few minutes walk from the venue.

    Do I need to be a pro gamedev to participate?

    No, not at all! The gamejam is for everyone from complete beginners to professional game devs. If you’ve never done anything like this before that’s totally okay. We would recommend having a look around the interenet for some tutorials in whatever aspect of gamedev interests you the most before the event, or attending some local game dev workshops – consider bringing a friend to work with! We will try to accommodate everyone as best as we can. Keep in mind there are some lovely folks attending these gamejams that would be happy to help a fellow jammer who’s gotten stuck.

    Is it for computer games or board games?

    Everything! You can use the Galway Game Jam to make any type of game.
    Can I take part remotely/online? Can I still join the competition?

    Yes.

    Can online/remote participants join the competition?

    Yes. You must purchase an Online Competitive ticket before the ticket sales end in order to take part in the competion. For more information send us an email or leave a message on our community forums at https://itch.io/jam/galwaygamejam8.
    Can I work on a project that I’ve already started?

    The game jam is for making something new, however you can use the time to work on your own project. Note you won’t be allowed to enter the competition with such a project. If in doubt, message us or ask an organiser!

    Can I use a game engine/library/framework/asset packs/royalty-free music etc?

    Yes. Simply include the names of the technologies or libraries used in the description of your game.

    Can I participate with a pre-arranged team?

    Yes. As long as your team is no larger than 5 people.

    Can you eat/drink at the venue?

    Yes but we’d like you to observe some rules. Please use the bins for any rubbish you have. Please don’t eat or drink anything that smells strongly in the main game jam area. Please tidy up after yourself.

    What kind of skills would be helpful at the gamejam?

    Pretty much all of them! The aim is to make stuff and have fun making. We encourage everyone to plan for a (very) small game. For example, a game that a single person can play in their web browser and complete in a few minutes.

    These skills can be handy, but by no means definitive:

    • Game Design – coming up with game mechanics in systems
    • Writing – weaving a story, giving depth to the game through lore.
    • Programming – trying out making a game using programming language you already know, or taking some tutorials in a game engine and bring all the pieces together.
    • Art – create beautiful (or horrifying) art assets, and maybe some animation
    • Audio/Music – making some noise, and some music. A great way to boost percieved production quality of a game!
    • Production – organisation and time management skills. If this is a strength of yours you could take the lead in making deadlines for your team to achieve at different points over the event.
    • And more!

    Of course you can always use the gamejam to try something new, and I totally encourage it!

    Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

    The event is typically for adults. If you are under 18 years of age and want to attend, get a parent/gaurdian to contact us beforehand. info@galwaygamejam.com

     

    What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

    There is a multi-story car park close to the venue. You may load/unload your vehicle at the front door.

     

    Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

    You can contact us at info@galwaygamejam.com, on our facebook page or twitter.

     

    Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

    No, if you have some form of ID then an event organiser will match it and check off your arrival.

     

    What is the refund policy?

    If you decide you don’t want to go to the event, please contact us before the event for a refund. 72 hours prior to the event we will no longer be able to refund tickets.

     

    The name on the registration/ticket doesn’t match the attendee. Is that okay?

    If someone else got you a ticket then that’s okay. If there are any issues then you agree to follow the course of action chosen by the organisers.

  • Galway Game Jam 7 Theme Announcement

    And the theme is… Charge!