Welcome, aspiring game creators and enthusiasts, to the EXPA Game Jam 2023—an electrifying fusion of creativity and code! Unleash your imagination, forge digital worlds, and join us in this epic quest to push the boundaries of gaming. Let the game-making odyssey begin!

Make sure to join our Discord!

Our theme is...

 HOPE OVER FEAR

The game will take place on the premises of Digi & Game Center in Jyväskylä. You can also attend remotely through our Discord, but most of the mingling happens offline!

03.11.2023 FRIDAY

• 16:00 - Doors open at Digi & Game Center
• Opening words, Theme Announcement, rules
• Teams forming

04.11.2023 SATURDAY

• 09:00 - Doors open at Digi & Game Center
• 11:30 - Saturday Welcome
• 14:00 - Saturday Check-up
  • ExpaJKL Twitch Stream (every team will be interviewed)

05.11.2023 SUNDAY

• 09:00 - Doors open at Digi & Game Center
• 14:00 - Games to Be Ready
• Make presentation (everyone needs a video of the game)
• 15:00 - Showcase Game Jam games and presentations
  • Twitch stream

Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of game development at the EXPA Game Jam! 

1. Is the game jam exclusive to JAMK students?
   • Yes, the EXPA Game Jam is primarily for JAMK students, particularly first-year students, and may include others assigned by JAMK. 
2. How will participants be organized into teams?
   • Teams will be formed on-site based on participants' skills. We separate people depending on skills, and teams can have a maximum of 5 members.
3. How will the games be judged?
   • Games will be evaluated based on playability, innovation, style, look and feel, fun factor, and execution towards the theme. The judging criteria aim to capture the essence of a well-rounded and engaging game.
4. Who will be the judges for the game jam?
   • The judging panel consists of attendees at the Game Jam who will vote, as well as individuals from various game companies, EXPA, and JAMK. While it's not a competitive event, there will be awards such as the "People's Choice Award" and those chosen by the official judges.