Hello Jammers!  The moment you've all been waiting for has arrived! 

Join us onsite at BBD  or online for a fun and intense  jamming session!

All are welcome, no matter your experience in games. We want digital games, board games, physical games, TTRPGs, experimental social games, alternate reality games and any games you can think of! 

The theme is...

Play. Break. Rebel. 

Rules are meant to be broken, and creativity knows no bounds. Embrace your inner chaos goblin. Unleash your wildest ideas, disrupt the  norm, and let the unconventional thrive. 

This game jam is your chance to unleash creative chaos – where every unconventional concept, rebellious mechanic, and playful twist come together to redefine the rules. Dive into the realm of Playful Anarchy, where the only rule is to break them all!

Schedule breakdown for The Campus Game Jam 2023 Johannesburg events 

(All SAST):

OPENING NIGHT & THEME REVEAL:

DATE: Wednesday, 22nd November 2023

TIME: 18:00 - 21:00

VENUE: Goethe Institute, Parkwood

MEET UP (Game pitching, talks, pizza and drinks):

DATE: Thursday, 23rd November 2023

TIME: 18:00 for 18:30 - 21:00

VENUE: BBD Offices, Rosebank

JAM SESSION:

DATE: Friday, 24th November 2023

TIME: 09:00 - 21:00

VENUE: BBD Offices, Rosebank

JAM SESSION AND CLOSING:

DATE: Saturday, 25th November 2023

JAMMING TIME: 09:00 - 16:00

JUDGING: 16:00 - 18:00

AFTERPARTY: 18:00 onwards

VENUE: BBD Offices, Rosebank

Prizeworthy Categories:

(Please note that only students who registered as jammers are eligible for prizes)

With a whopping R20 000 + in prizes up for grabs, the categories are as follows:

BEST GAME

RUNNER UP GAME

MOST PLAYFUL GAME

BEST BOARD GAME

FAQs

1. Can solo dev teams join bigger groups?

Yes! The end of Pitch Night (23rd November 2023) is the cutoff time to change and make groups, provided you have already registered.

2. Can my submission for the Campus Game Jam be used as a portfolio piece?

Absolutely! We encourage all students and others to add this amazing experience to your portfolio.

3. Do I have to attend every event and jam session?

No, it is not compulsory to attend in-person. However, we encourage attendance, as you don't want to miss out on the creative environment and access to playtesters. Please join us in-person as much as you can, especially for the prize giving and afterparty.

For any further queries, please email us at info@thecampusgamejam.com 

Further information can be found:

Instagram: The Campus Game Jam.

Discord: The Campus Game Jam Discord.  

Those online, come and join us on Discord during Jam time!

Don't miss out on the fun! Let's make this game jam legendary!