A 48 hour jam, November 13th through 15th
Where we create prototype games and connect with your peers around the passion of games.
Compete for the admiration of your fellow devs, and a diploma in one of the six categories:
Best Graphics, Best Sound, Best Mechanics, Best Use of Theme, The Voyager Award, and of course Best Game.
FACEBOOK EVENT HERE: https://fb.me/e/52P3YmbTP
SIGN-UP SHEET HERE: https://forms.gle/ybe8gtaMmaHiWiQt9
We're all here to have a good time, but remember common courtesy.
Game type is completely open!
Game genre is completely open!
The theme is a source of inspiration but not a strict requirement.
The game jam is a physical event.
You need to be at the venue in Viborg to participate in the game jam.
The address is: Arsenalet, Kasernevej 8-10, Viborg 8800 DK. Link to Google Maps.
Additionally, we provide:
You need to bring:
Can I combine genres?
Yes! You have absolute creative freedom.
Can I make games unrelated to the theme?
Yes! The theme only exists to help people get their engines started.
Can I make board games and card games?Yes! Traditional games are just as awesome as digital games.
What code-language are we using during the jam?
You and your team are free to use any Game Engine and any Coding Language!
Do I need a team?
You don't need to be in a team. If you want to work on your own idea as a lone wolf, feel free to do so.
Is the theme a limitation? Do I need to interpret it literally?
Not at all! The theme is a source of inspiration. You will in fact
score more points if you think of unique ways to interpret the theme.
I did not finish the game. Should I submit it?
Absolutely! During the game jam we're focusing on making game prototypes. A
solid prototype can still be the most enjoyable game, and it's worth
showcasing to get any sort of feedback for you to evolve and learn. EVEN
an amazing pitch for a game concept is accepted!
I can't make music. How can I get cool background music for my game?
If you're lucky, you might team up with a composer who can make
original sound for your game! Otherwise there's plenty of royalty- and
license free music on the internet. Simply just go to Google and search
for "royalty free music", "free music for commercial use" or "license
free music".
What about assets, tools and engines? Where can I find them? Can I use any tools?
Check out our list of tools in our Discord in #vgj-resources. After moving servers, we're hoping to once more provide some examples. But anything is allowed. Games aren't limited to digital software.
Can I make a multiplayer game?
Of course! Multiplayer games are also fun! One of the major aspects
of a game is its ability to create a gather-point for relations to
emerge. Multiplayer-games especially so. Just remember you only have 48
hours, so remember the scope of the game.
Where can I ask more questions?Ask away in Viborg Game Developers' Discord channel. Write an @Admin any time.
The games created during the game jam will be judged by everyone present, using colorful LEGO bricks.
First of all, you will be honored and put on a pedestal by your peers at the game jam.
Secondly, we have prepared diplomas for the best game selected by the participants for each category in the judging criteria.
The game jam is all about the fun of making games together!
The participants and teams own their respective game (IPs).
However, The Animation Workshop and Game Hub Scandinavia reserve the rights to share and display the games as they are at the end of the game jam on any platform we see fit.
Other sponsors and partners do not own any rights.
During the game jam we expect people to display appropriate behavior.
Anyone displaying unacceptable behavior will be removed from the premises.
What is The Animation Workshop?
The Animation Workshop is part of VIA University College in Denmark,
and one of Europe's leading schools in animation. The Animation Workshop
offers established formal degrees in Computer Graphic Arts, Character
Animation and Graphic Storytelling, as well as a wide array of
professional training, courses, workshops and residencies for animators
from all around the world.
What is Arsenalet?
Arsenalet is cluster of creative companies, situated in the management building from the old military compound of Prinsens Livregiment, Viborg. Many of the companies and freelancers in the building spring forth from the community surrounding The Animation Workshop. Graduates of the school have successfully hatched companies here,creatives from outside have moved in to get cozy with the visual splendor.
What is Viborg Game Developers?
VGD is a small association looking to make sure the video game creatives in Viborg stay connected to one another, be they beginners or more experienced. VGD hosts community nights and launch parties, and has been running the annual Viborg Game Jam events since 2019.
What is Filmværksted Viborg?
Filmværksted Viborg is a residency and workshop space for independent artists looking to develop personal projects. The spaces are located in the same buildings as The Animation Workshop, and through the past 25 years, international film makers, comic books artists, animation students, and game creators have spent time with each other here, bringing their dream projects into reality.
What is Ølluminati?
Ølluminati is the local brew baron's castle. We are offered their handcrafted delicacies at reasonable prices, to assist with keeping the creative juices flowing in the wee hours.
