Name: Game Jam (Spring 2017)
Start: 2017-05-26T16:30:00-04:00
End: 2017-05-28T21:30:00-04:00
Location: The Quantum Nano Centre (QNC), Room 2502

Game Jam (Spring 2017)

The Games Institute / UW IGDA / IMMERSE / UW GDC

This event is an opportunity to make games, explore new game ideas, and interact with fellow game-lovers in an exciting and relaxed environment. Learn something, teach something, make something, and play something!
The event is a community-based effort to increase the total knowledge, experience, and ideas available to community members. Do you know something about games that may interest others? Then volunteer! We want to know what you know!
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<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">LEARN: you can hear talks from invited experts about the tools and techniques involved in the design and creation of games.</LI>
<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">MAKE: you can try your hand at building your own games from scratch along with helpful advice and guidance from our GI mentors.</LI>
<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">PLAY: You can explore new kinds of games, try out some of the brand-new games that were made at the G.I. Jam itself, and give/receive feedback on yours and others' creations! </LI>
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Bring: Your own laptop, any supplies you might need  -- construction paper and markers provided in limited supply.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Tickets are <A HREF="https://university-of-waterloo.myshopify.com/collections/university-hosted-events-seminars-and-workshops/products/gi-jam-spring-2017" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">$15 purchased online HERE!</A> Please note that both the online payment form AND this Eventbrite guest regisatration is necessary to attend this event. The cost of your ticket gives you access to the event, lunch on both days, and use of our equipment throughout the weekend.
<H2>FAQ:</H2>
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<H3>Q: Where can I find more details and FAQs? </H3>
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A: Please visit our website! <A HREF="https://uwaterloo.ca/games-institute/uwgame-jam" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://uwaterloo.ca/games-institute/uwgame-jam</A>  
<H3>Q: Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?</H3>
A: The GI Jam organizers can be reached via the email: <A HREF="https://connect.uwaterloo.ca/owa/redir.aspx?C=i2uixH6Ei8kyRUUaD5Ow8sjxzsbBUGq1-UxDv1BuFdvqMYy6VTbUCA..&URL=mailto%3agijam%40uwaterloo.ca" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">g</A>ames.institute@uwaterloo.ca
<H3>Q: Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?</H3>
A: You do not need to bring your printed ticket, but you should bring a piece of ID. Not only do we use it to double-check registrations, we trade you for your ID if/when you borrow our development equipment.
 
<H2>Tentative Schedule:</H2>
<H3>Friday (the 26th):</H3>
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4:30 pm - Doors open  / Registration begins. During this time, teams can form, chat, and brainstorm before things kick off.
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5:00 pm - Opening remarks + theme reveal!
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5:30 pm - Tutorials begin (learn about topics such as game design, Unity 101, and Unreal engine). Quiet space is available in other reserved Game Jam rooms.
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9:30 pm - Doors close
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<H3>Saturday (the 27th):</H3>
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9:00 am - Doors open
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9:30 am - Welcome back, reminder of available help. 
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12:00 pm - Lunch begins
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2:30 pm - Check-in, mentors circulate
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5:00 pm - Show & tell (optional: 2 minutes for each team to describe what they’re making)
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9:30 pm - Doors close
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<H3>Sunday (the 28th):</H3>
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9:00 am - Doors open
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5:00 pm - Showcase/Jam awards
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6:00 pm - Closing 
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<LI>UPDATE: Join us for an after party at the <A HREF="http://www.watchtowerrestaurant.com/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Watchtower restaurant</A> (280 Lester St, Unit #105) after the showcase! </LI>
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The Quantum Nano Centre (QNC), Room 2502

Happy Game-Making! We are so excited for you to join us at this event.

Couldn't join us this time? Keep an eye out for our next Jam.

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