Use one of the four pre-built game development kits for interactive storytelling (links will open to our website where you can find the full kit and, video and written documentation):

• Twine
• Charisma AI
• Ink
• MakeCode Arcade

It is not mandatory to participate in the talks or workshops to take part in the game jam. Key dates and times (all times are GMT):

• Watch Expert Talk - Publishing a Game On Itch and Other Misdemeanors
• Watch Expert Talk - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Feedback
• Watch Expert Talk - Telling an Interactive Story
• Watch Expert Talk - Interactive Storytelling in a Games Studio - Salix Games
• Watch Workshop - Using the Twine Kit to Make a game
• Watch Workshop - Using the Charisma AI Kit to Make a game
• Watch Workshop - Using the Ink Kit to Make a game
• Watch Workshop - Using the Microsoft MakeCode Arcade Kit to Make a game
• 19 February - 10:00 - GAME JAM STARTS
  
• 22 February - 10:00 - GAME JAM ENDS
• 1 March - Game Jam results announced

The theme for the Story Jam is:

Game as a Gift

You need to make a game for someone you care about, that tells a story about you and them. The end result should be a game that you send as a gift. 

Judging panel to be announced at a later date. Winner(s) will receive a trophy, shipped to their address. 

All the games will be showcased on the Game Anglia ELEVATE website.