The 4th 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 May 22 to June 5 (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
Theme announced when the jam starts!
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
May 22
6 PM: Jam Kickoff. Join the Discord to discuss with other jammers and meet teammates!
May 29
6 PM: Halfway point showoff. Post your progress in the WIP channel and see what others are doing!
June 5
Time TBD: Deadline to submit to the presentation form (link TBA)
6 PM: Submissions due. Upload your game AND a trailer or gameplay video (up to 5 minutes).
Time TBD: Jam Showcase livestream where we show off the games you have all made! (done on Discord and streamed on Youtube)
8 PM: Comment club signup closes.
June 6
12 PM: Comment club post goes out.
June 13
Time TBD: 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 3-5 minutes, depending on participation) 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.
