The Global Game Jam

?? Get ready for a week of game-changing events! ?? Join us for a full week of programming around the @g4c University Student Challenge—featuring live talks, expert panels, and real-time playtesting to help you refine your game. Don’t miss this chance to level up your submission! ?? ??? Check the schedule kicking off March 10th! https://buff.ly/48hFZM6

Headed to GDC this year? So is GGJ! Ecstatic to share that we will be hosting programming at the brand new GDC Nights event both Monday and Thursday evening! Stop by for some activities, networking, and to meet Executive Director Maria Burns Ortiz ?? GDC and Events and Program Manager Jessica Rowley! Monday: Micro Jam, Mega Impact: Join Global Game Jam in celebrating and creating games to inspire social change and embracing the DIY ethos of the world’s largest game jam Thursday March 20th: Connecting the World Through Game Jams: Stop by to check out jam games created around the globe, connect with other jammers and see why almost 500K people have taken part in GGJ. Attending and want to show your GGJ game? Sign up here ?? https://buff.ly/2IHzncd https://buff.ly/kJsJX1B

Calling all jammers ages 18-25! ?? Global Game Jam has teamed up with Games for Change for the G4C University Student Challenge - and YOU are invited to jam! Create a game tackling one of three social impact themes: ?? Outplay Hunger ?? Nurture Yourself With Nature ?? Peaceformers Challenge ?? Compete for a $10,000 scholarship and make a real-world impact through games! The competition runs until April 18, 2025. ?? Read more & sign up: https://buff.ly/idkwvdn #GGJ #G4C #GameDev #IndieGames

?? Share Your Story! Be Featured in the GGJ Community Spotlight!?? We love celebrating our community: jammers, site organizers, mentors, and indie studios. And we want to hear from you! ?? Read more & join at: https://buff.ly/aBjQMV3 #IndieDev #Community #GameDev #IndieGames #GlobalGameJam

Join Bradston Henry from Unity for the Games for Change Level Up session as he explores his journey from mechanical engineering to gaming and discovers how your unique passions can lead you into the games industry. ?? ?? ?? Sign up here: https://buff.ly/H5xUylV

We Are The Global Community of Creativity ??? The real magic of Global Game Jam isn’t just the games. It’s the people. ?? From first-time jammers to seasoned devs, from solo creators to massive teams, you all made GGJ25 so special. Thank you for sharing your creativity, passion, and bubbly ideas with the world! Keep the energy going! Follow us for year-round game-making activities, inspiration, and community fun! #GameDev #IndieDev

Keep creating, keep jamming! ???? One game jam weekend isn’t enough? We hear you! GGJ activities continue throughout the year with special jams, workshops, and community events. ???? ?? Want in? Stay updated with our newsletter and socials so you don’t miss a thing. And if you haven’t already, check out the incredible games from GGJ25: https://lnkd.in/eT7wDVbm Your next great idea could be just one jam away! #GameDev #Community

Support Young Game Creators: Host a GGJ Next - G4C Student Challenge Jam in March! ??? With #GGJ25 behind us, what’s next? How about inspiring the next generation of game creators? ?? Join us in hosting GGJ Next, the world’s largest student game jam, in partnership with Games for Change (G4C)! Designed for students ages 10-18, this jam empowers young minds to create social impact games while developing coding, design, and problem-solving skills. This year, the G4C Student Challenge tackles 3 powerful themes inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: ?? Outplay Hunger ?? Nurture Yourself With Nature ?? Peaceformers Challenge Why Host a GGJ Next Jam? ? Engage students in meaningful game design for social good ? Flexible jam formats (4-6 hours over one or multiple days) ? Two divisions: Junior (10-13) & Senior (14-18) ? Compete for $10,000 in scholarships & awards across 9 categories! ?? International hosts, we’ve got you covered! Stipends are available for sites outside the U.S. to support jam organization. How to Get Involved: ?? Sign up as a GGJ Next site → https://lnkd.in/d6btFXaX ?? Apply for an international stipend (if outside the U.S.) ?? Learn more about the G4C Student Challenge → https://lnkd.in/dquwD6k8 This is a wonderful opportunity to support young game- and changemakers and build the future of game development, let’s get jamming! ?? ?? Learn more & sign up: https://lnkd.in/dezfm9kk #GGJNext #GamesForChange #GameJam #StudentGameJam #IndieDev #GameDev Games for Change

Stay connected, stay Inspired! ?? GGJ is more than just one weekend: it's a community that thrives all year! ????? ?? Want to stay in the loop? Sign up for our newsletter at globalgamejam.org and follow us on social media for exciting game jam news, industry insights, and upcoming events! ?? Don’t forget to keep playing GGJ25 games: https://lnkd.in/eT7wDVbm ?? Join GGJ Discord to chat with others: https://lnkd.in/da-tHhRR Tag us when you find a favorite! ?? #GGJ25 #IndieGames

This was amazing to be part of and to hear about all of the games created during the #GGJ25. This is what it is all about to bring opportunities together to help further growth and innovation in our incredible industry. The The Global Game Jam team is amazing! Once again....well done! #newgames #gamedev #indiedev #videogames #innovation #creation #makers #create #build #launch #mobilegames #pcgames #onlinegames #future #enjoythegame #gamejam