You are invited to join the UAT Summer Game Jam on May 13th-15th, hosted online by the University of Advancing Technology at 5:30 pm on Friday the 13th.

This year's Summer game jam ties into the DeepWell DTX + Global Game Jam May Day Mental Health Jam.

DeepWell’s Mental Health Game Jam will guide its participants in creating valuable therapeutic experiences, and exploring games as treatment. 

Theme

Create and submit a game that educates, addresses, or celebrates mental health:

• Demonstrate how video game themes and mechanics can be utilized as treatment mechanisms
• Help dispel misconceptions and social stigma related to openly discussing and addressing mental health issues
• Make it fun! Maximize entertainment to make your game engaging and playable

What if I’ve never made a game before?

This game jam is for you. Professors will be available on discord to mentor you and help you solve problems. Veteran jammers and experienced developers are strongly encouraged to partner with and mentor newbies!

• Join our discord to find team members and mentors
• Join the Global Game Jam discord to interact with jammers from the May Day Mental Health Jam.

Prizes & Judging

UAT Prizes

Games submitted to this jam will be judged locally and are eligible to win games on Steam. 

Judging will begin at 5:30 pm on Sunday, May 15th in the theater and on the UAT game jam discord.

Upload your build to this jam page and be prepared to present your game. Awards will follow immediately after judging.

• Best design
• Best art
• Best audio
• Most technically innovative
• Most polished game

Deepwell DTX Prizes

Teams that register with Deepwell DTX and submit to their itch.io page may be eligible for cash prizes (terms)

• First Place: $25,000 USD plus consultation and mentorship with industry experts to further develop the game beyond a jam prototype.
• Second Place: $10,000 USD
• Third Place: $5,000 USD