Global Game Jam 2023

Game Arena

The Annual Global Game Jam hackathon organized by Central Ohio Gamedev Group (COGG) is back in person at Game Arena Hilliard!

G﻿lobal Game Jam 2023Whether you&#x27;re a professional developer, hobbyist designer, a student, or new to the game; this is a great opportunity to meet new people and use your skills to create something special over 48 hours. Come be a part of the growing Game Dev community and make something cool while you meet new people. Hosted for the 1st time at Game Arena Hilliard, a space equipped with high-end equipment and internet made for professional gaming, this is one event you won&#x27;t want to miss! During our COGG Global Game Jam event, you will experience the game development process at its most heightened-hardcore state among friends and via COGG admin to help support you and guide you through the whole process. Both Digital and Physical Tabletop Games are welcomed!Important Event Related details:<ul><li>Computers, Monitors, Mice/Keyboards, Creativity (Desirable, not necessary)</li><li>Sleeping bags, pillows, blankets, yoga mats (if you plan to sleep over) </li><li>D﻿inner will be provided on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night</li><li>For gluten allergies and strict medical diets, please email info@thecogg.com for questions and details.</li><li>J﻿ammers will need to buy an Eventbrite ticket AND register for GGJ <a href="https://globalgamejam.org/2023/jam-sites/coggjam-2023" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a></li><li>Event attendees will be REQUIRED to sign a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/10YUPvoRqa55Y4bxLK6UEHMFmYz1naYp4/view" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">waiver</a> before participating on the 3rd of February</li></ul>Weekend Perks Overview:<ul><li>24-hour per day Access to Game Arena Hilliard&#x27;s facility</li><li>Weekend Long Hackathon</li><li>High Speed Internet</li><li>Free Parking</li><li>Limited Unlocked Computers will be available on site for free!</li><li>Our very limited supply of Monitors are rentable at $5 per user</li><li>1st come 1st serve 1 per user</li><li>Prototyping Tools and free Software Suggestions</li><li>Guidance from Game Developer veterans</li><li>AND MORE!</li></ul>For any questions, please contact COGG at info@thecogg.comH﻿elpful Supplemental Links:<ul><li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Z3Fja8kL8Cn7rB2lWasMbe0yt9-ljUz/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Event Details Guide</a></li></ul>

Event Schedule:N﻿ote that this is not a definitive schedule, changes can, and may, be made at COGG and Game Arena's discretion. All times between these schedules to be used at attendees leisure for resting, prototyping / production / finalizing, and leisure. F﻿riday (02.03) 7﻿:00 PM: DINNER / Social Networking 8﻿ :00 PM: Introductions / Theme Reveal + Group Formatting / Social Exercises 9﻿:00 PM: Idea Gathering / Pitches 1﻿0:00 PM: Project / Task Management / Roles 1﻿1:00 PM: Prototyping beginsSaturday (02.04)12:00 AM: Prototyping Continues9﻿:00 AM: BREAKFAST1﻿1:00 AM: Deadline to create user profile on GGJ site website 1﻿:00 PM: LUNCH3﻿:00 PM: Potential Review Session (TBD) 6﻿:00 PM: Playtesting other's games7﻿:00 PM: DINNER8﻿:00 PM: Production BeginsS﻿unday (02.05)1﻿2:00 AM: Production Continues9﻿:00 AM: BREAKFAST 1﻿0:00 AM: Finalizing Begins1﻿:00 PM: LUNCH2﻿:00 PM: Start of Game Uploading 3﻿:00 PM: Game Upload Deadline 5﻿:00 PM: DINNER / Social Relaxing 6﻿:00 PM: Closing Ceremony and Showcase

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