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Welcome to Gameplay First Jam #2!

Gameplay First Jam is a community-run game jam started by folks from various AAA game studios and friends across the industry. We created this space as a low-pressure, creative outlet to explore gameplay ideas, experiment with new tools, and collaborate with others outside of day-to-day work.

Whether you're prototyping a new mechanic, building something a little weird, or just jamming with friends, we welcome you to join!

🎭 Theme: TBA

This year's theme will be announced at the Kickoff! However, if you have some cool ideas for the theme, submit them here for voting in May: Theme Suggestion Form

  • Submission Deadline: May 1
  • Theme Voting: May 2 - 15
  • Theme Reveal: Revealed at kickoff!
🗓️ Jam Schedule
  • Start: June 1, 2026
  • End: June 30, 2026
  • Theme: Revealed at kickoff!

Community Events

  • 🧋 Social Mixer: Friday, May 29
  • 🚀 Jam Kickoff: Monday, June 1
  • 🎤 Show & Tell: Friday, July 3
📜 Abridged Rules
  • Craft something centered around core gameplay.
  • Any format works: digital, tabletop, physical card games, hybrids, etc.
  • Any engine or tool is welcome.
  • Submit a build, prototype, or video - whatever works!
  • The theme is optional but encouraged.
  • Be kind, inclusive, and respectful in submissions and on Discord.
  • No NSFW content or harassment.
  • By joining, you agree to follow the complete community rules.
📋 Guidelines for ABK Employees

These guidelines apply specifically to Activision, Blizzard, and King employees participating in the jam. Please read carefully and ensure you are in compliance before joining.

  • You must get written approval in an email from your Approval Manager before joining. Approval must include the conditions outlined in pages 18-19 of the Playbook.
  • You CAN share your game publicly during the jam (e.g., on itch.io) but CANNOT continue development after the jam ends unless you go through the Side Projects process and receive explicit approval.
  • You may not use ABK tools, hardware, office space, or intellectual property to create your game.
  • Public jams may disqualify your project from future side project approval, so plan accordingly!
📢 Legal Disclaimer

This is a privately hosted, unpaid event and is not sponsored by Activision, Blizzard, King, Microsoft, or any other company. Any public comments, posts, or updates you share during the jam represent you as an individual and do not reflect the views of your employer.

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