Game Jam #1
The first game jam has been organized for August 12-14, thanks to the openness of a club called Iowa Game-Dev Friendship. The goal of this game jam is to explore meaningful gameplay through developing several prototypes of a mechanic or other game element and then critically analyze the prototypes and share the result.
In addition to being hosted on-site at BitMethod in Des Moines, Iowa, USA; it will also be hosted online. I’m still working out the details, but it will most likely involve setting up a UStream and/or video conference. Will Canada has a post about the game jam on his site, too. Spread the word!
How do I participate online if I’m not in Iowa?
Through video and chat. I’ll be putting up more info soon!
[...] starts today at the BitMethod offices in Des Moines, IA. Details can be found at the newly launched Meaningful Gameplay website. I’ll be there. Do you plan on attending? Do you want to participate in a Meaningful Game [...]
Any results of the Jam? I would have loved to have joined but couldn’t find time to.
Oh yes, we had great results. In fact, we were UStreaming and Google Hangout-ing the whole weekend. I’m writing up some info about it right now.