A bunch of our experienced organisers and volunteers are delivering game development workshops, game jams and “meet the gamer” sessions in libraries across Wexford this June 2024 as part of Cruinniú na nÓg! We are, each of us, delighted for the opportunity to share our experience and passion for game making with everyone. For more… Continue reading Workshops in Wexford for Cruinniú na nÓg
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Global Game Jam 2024 is upon us!
Hey folks! Galway Game Jam is hosting a site in Galway City for those who wish to take part in Global Game Jam 2024. Our jam site will be located at Portershed a Dó, 15 Market Street, Galway, as well as having online participation for those who can’t make it in person. Make some fun!… Continue reading Global Game Jam 2024 is upon us!
Galway Game Jam 10 Year Anniversary Jam
Hey folks! Galway Game Jam presents our 10 Year Anniversary Jam!Our hybrid jam will take place at Portershed a Dó, Market Street, Galway, and online! Galway Game Jam Make some fun! Click the link below to view the Galway jam-site details and register as a jammer. To register, create a new user account on the… Continue reading Galway Game Jam 10 Year Anniversary Jam
Galway Game Jam turns 10 years old
Galways first Galway Game Jam ran at 091 Labs, in March 2013. Ten years of game jams! We are looking forward to putting on an extra special game jam to celebrate. Thank you all for your amazing contributions over the years. Watch this space!
Global Game Jam Galway 2023 now supported by Ardán
Hi folks, Great news for us jammers and organisers! Our upcoming game jam is supported even more by Ardán, our local game industry support organisation! Ardán were already helping the jam to cover event insurance, but in addition to that, they will sponsor food and drink for the event and provide a few high performance… Continue reading Global Game Jam Galway 2023 now supported by Ardán
Galway Game Jam Twitch recap 2022
An email landed in the Galway Game Jam inbox today with some fun stats. Ha, well I know I lost some folks with the words “fun” and “stats” together, but if I haven’t lost you yet, that means you are geeky/nerdy enough to be somewhat intrigued by the results. These live streams occur over the… Continue reading Galway Game Jam Twitch recap 2022
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. To register, create a new user account on the globalgamejam.org website. Global Game Jam have their own… Continue reading Global Game Jam 2023 Registration Open
Global Game Jam 2022 in Galway!
Hi folks, it’s time for Global Game Jam, to largest game jam event in the world! Join us online and make a game over a weekend! It can be a computer game, board game, card game, table top game, social game, it’s up to you! Registration open! Registration and details here:https://globalgamejam.org/2022/jam-sites/galway Theme Reveal Jammers (you!)… Continue reading Global Game Jam 2022 in Galway!
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… Continue reading Galway Game Jam 15
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… Continue reading Galway Game Jam 14 – 2 day gamejam
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: €10Bookings: https://galwaygamejam.clr.events/event/128350:galway-game-jam-13Theme/Limitation: TBA – Please discuss!Start… Continue reading Galway Game Jam 13
Our Global Game Jam ’19 Poster!
Thanks to the wonderful Kinley Raftery for making this delightful poster for us! We approached Kinley to make the poster because she was the natural choice. We love the sense of friendliness and coziness that comes through Kinley’s personal style, and want our gamejam to feel just as friendly and welcoming! Kinley is an illustrator… Continue reading Our Global Game Jam ’19 Poster!
Humble GameMaker Bundle: Get Pro & Export Modules for only $15!
Hey folks, There is an incredible bargin right now for anyone getting into gamedev. https://www.humblebundle.com/gamemaker-bundle Do yourself a favour and pick it up! If you needed some encouragement, here’s a few words from Galway game devs in a random sort of quote thing: Benjy Bates of Hot Cereal said this when he shared it: You… Continue reading Humble GameMaker Bundle: Get Pro & Export Modules for only $15!
New site!
We’ve moved to WordPress (thanks Alanna!) and will be moving over our older content tomorrow. Enjoy!
Sign up to our shiny new newsletter!
We’ve plans for another game jam in place. Our last one wasn’t so hot on numbers so this time we’re getting a little hype train going. Before we get started on the hype train we need to build the tracks. Join us and sign up at the link below! [http://j.mp/GalwayGameJamNews](http://j.mp/GalwayGameJamNews) Let’s make the next one… Continue reading Sign up to our shiny new newsletter!
Global Game Jam 2016
Hey folks! This weekend Pulse College Galway are taking on the role of jam site for the Global Game Jam! Just like last year, thanks for putting this on guys! Here’s the jam site list for Ireland (so far): Galway Pulse College Galway: [http://globalgamejam.org/2016/jam-sites/pulse-college-galway](http://globalgamejam.org/2016/jam-sites/pulse-college-galway) Dublin Griffith College: [http://globalgamejam.org/2016/jam-sites/griffith-college-dublin-hosted-microsoft-ireland](http://globalgamejam.org/2016/jam-sites/griffith-college-dublin-hosted-microsoft-ireland) Pulse College Dublin: [http://globalgamejam.org/2016/jam-sites/pulse-college-dublin](http://globalgamejam.org/2016/jam-sites/pulse-college-dublin) Carlow IT Carlow:… Continue reading Global Game Jam 2016