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The 2nd Alberta Slow Jam is here! This is a relaxed 2 week jam with an emphasis on low pressure, no crunch game development. The jam will take place online from November 8 to 23 (local times displayed above). Whether this is your 1st game or your 50th, game jams are a great way to meet, collaborate, and create with like minded folks.

Theme

The theme for ASJ #2 is SOLAR!

Event details

All communication for the jam will happen on our Discord. Though the jam is online, we'd love to create an environment that feels like an in-person game jam. We encourage you to socialize in the jam channels, team up with people from different cities, and show off your games in progress.

Diversifiers are optional challenges you can mix and match and work into your games if you choose. They will be posted closer to the jam.

There will be an optional feedback swap for people to exchange comments on each other's games! Signups will open after the jam starts.

Not from Alberta? That's ok!

Though this is an Alberta made jam we do not limit who can join. As long as you follow the community guidelines you are absolutely welcome.

Looking For Group?

Hit up our Discord and check out the #looking-for-group channel.
Or use our "Find Me A Group!" form to be teamed up with others looking for a group.

Jam schedule

November 8

6 PM: Jam Kickoff video:

Join the Discord to discuss with other jammers and meet teammates!

November 16

6 PM: Halfway point showoff. Post your progress in the WIP channel and see what others are doing!

November 23

6 PM: Submissions due. Upload your game AND a trailer or gameplay video (up to 5 minutes).

November 24

2 PM: Deadline to submit to the presentation form.

4 PM: Jam Showcase livestream where we show off the games you have all made! (done on Discord and streamed on Youtube) With an optional signup for devs to talk about and/or do Q&A on their games after their video.

6 PM: Comment club signup closes.

November 30

6 PM: Rating period closes.

Rules

• Games should be made during the jam. You may submit the same game to more than one jam provided you follow the rules for both
• Submit a  trailer or gameplay video (up to 3 minutes) before the jam ends. We will be playing these during the Jam Showcase
• You can use any assets you have the rights to use
• No AI generated assets
• Your games belong to you and you can do what you'd like with them after the jam

Voting

• Here by popular demand!
• 1-week voting period after the presentations to rate games based on enjoyment, creativity, presentation.
• There are no prizes, this part is for fun and to try out other entries.
• There will be an announcement with winners and top 3 of each category in the Discord.

In Edmonton?

Our friends at Interactive Arts Alberta have generously opened their Edmonton Walkthrough Collaborative Center as an in-person collaboration space for ASJ 2!

Here is a schedule of what days the space will be available:

• Friday November 8th 5:30pm-7:00pm: Theme reveal and collaboration/brainstorming space.
• Wednesday November 13th 12:00pm-5:00pm: Drop-in collaborative working space.
• Friday November 22nd 12:00pm-5:00pm: Drop-in collaborative working space (Second last jam day).
• Monday November 25th 4:00pm-7:00pm: Showcase and playtest day! Drop by to show off and play games created at the jam! We encourage you to hang out with us, even if you didn't make a game.

Local game developers and studios are welcome to showcase their project on Monday as well!

For more info on IAA and Walkthrough, check out the links below:
https://www.interactiveartsalberta.org/
https://walkthroughyeg.ca/