Name: GI Jam (Spring 2018)
Start: 2018-05-25T16:30:00-04:00
End: 2018-05-27T18:00:00-04:00
Location: The Quantum Nano Centre (QNC) Rooms 1502/2502 (Registration in 1502)

GI Jam (Spring 2018)

The Games Institute conducts research into the past, present, and future of digital games.With a research network joining multiple universities and multiple industry partners, we explore the human side of games and game-related technologies and interactions, with the constant goal of understanding the compelling user engagement that games deliver in fields ranging from entertainment, education, health, and business.The Interactive and Multi-Modal Experience Research Syndicate (IMMERSe) explores game research standards, develops tools for assessing the game experience and studies, examines game text and context, and enhances game use in the fields of learning and training. We investigate these goals within six overarching research themes: interactions andgameplaymechanics, narrative and dialog in games,multimodalityin the game, serious games and game-based learning, games that change behaviour, and cultural and social interactions.

The Games Institute/IMMERSe

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">PLAY (May 12th) @DC Foyer, 10am - 8pm: 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! - free event.</LI>
<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">LEARN (May 22nd & 24th), @Games Institute (EC1), 5pm - 9pm: Learn the starter skills and the team spirit needed to be a strong competitor for the GI Game Jams and to work in the game industry. Taught by the Jam veterans and indie game devs of UW Game Dev Club. - free event.</LI>
<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">MAKE (May 25th, 26th & 27th), @QNC 1502: you can try your hand at building your own games from scratch along with helpful advice and guidance from our GI mentors. - purchase your tickets <A TITLE="here" HREF="https://university-of-waterloo.myshopify.com/products/game-jam-registration-spring-2018" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</A>.</LI>
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Please visit our website for more information about the three events: <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>  
Bring: Your own laptop, any supplies you might need  -- construction paper and markers provided in limited supply.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Tickets are $15 and purchased online <A TITLE="via Shopify HERE" HREF="https://university-of-waterloo.myshopify.com/products/game-jam-registration-spring-2018" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">via Shopify HERE</A>. Please note that both the online payment form AND this Eventbrite guest registration 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.
 
FAQ:
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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 or to volunteer?</H3>
A: The GI Jam organizers can be reached via the e-mails: <A HREF="mailto:games.institute@uwaterloo.ca" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">leila.homaeian@uwaterloo.ca</A> (Leila) or <A HREF="mailto:games.institute@uwaterloo.ca" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">mcostaca@uwaterloo.ca</A> (Marcela)
<H3>Q: Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?</H3>
A: You do not need to bring your printed Eventbrite 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. Please make sure to have proof-of-payment available on your phone or printed out, especially if paying within a few hours of the event.
 
Tentative Schedule (all in QNC 1502 unless otherwise noted):
<H3>Friday (the 25th):</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 - Quiet space is available in QNC 2502.
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9:30 pm - Doors close.
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<H3>Saturday (the 26th):</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 + Prize draw!
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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 27th):</H3>
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9:00 am - Doors open.
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<LI>12:00 pm - Lunch + Prize draw!</LI>
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5:00 pm - Showcase + Play + Voting/Jam awards.
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6:00 pm - Closing.
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<LI>~7pm - Join us for an after party at the <A STYLE="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" HREF="http://www.watchtowerrestaurant.com/" TARGET="_blank" 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) Rooms 1502/2502 (Registration in 1502)

Happy Game-Making! We are so excited for you to join us at this event.

As a reminder: we will be having a two day LEARN event the week before the Jam, on May 22nd and May 24th during the UW Game Dev Club meeting at the Games Institute (EC1). Check out the Games Institute website for all details (uwaterloo.ca/games/jam).

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