GI Jam (Spring 2016)

The GI Jam is a multi-day event hosted by the University of Waterloo’s Games Institute that focuses on creating innovative new games. Each GI Jam follows the motto "Learn, Make, Play".

• LEARN: you can hear talks from invited experts about the tools and techniques involved in the design and creation of games.
• MAKE: you can try your hand at building your own games from scratch along with helpful advice and guidance from our GI mentors.
• 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!
  

Bring: Your own laptop, any supplies you might need -- construction paper and markers provided in limited supply.

Extra details: $15 at the door, visa and debit only.

This event is open to university-level students and high-school aged students interested in game-making. If you are in high school (age 18 or younger) and are interested in attending, please email our GI Jam organizer Rina René.

FAQs:

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

The Jam is open to the gameful public (not just UW students) and game developers of all ages. That said, the talks are meant for a motivated, hardworking audience and so we cater to late high-school age and older.

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

There is no special parking available for the Jam. We recommend participants who are driving investigate the regular UWaterloo campus parking options (there are a number of pay-and-display lots nearby).

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

The GI Jam organizers can be reached via the email: gijam@uwaterloo.ca

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

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.