Game Jam - Frequently Asked Questions

This time around we are not allowing pre-arranged teams or development groups to operate as a team at the Game Jam. Feel free to turn up with your friends and collaborators, but expect to be working with fresh faces!

No. The University of Bedfordshire has kindly donated enough lab space to house everyone that wants to take part in the event. The computers in the lab are more than capable of running all the latest software required for modern games development. If you want to bring your own computer/laptop the university will clear some space in each lab for you to use, however, your computer will need to be PAT tested (safety check) before we will allow it into the event, and you will need to notify us on your registration form that you will be bringing your own laptop.

The Unreal Development Kit is the engine and tech that will underpin the entire Game Jam and is the framework in which all games must be submitted. However work will still be taking place in 3DS Max, Photoshop, Office Suites and various other applications in order to create the final product.

Not at all. The process under which the Game Jam is run is pretty straight forward, all you need to do is to be able to code, draw or design … and stay awake.

It is possible to come and go from the event once we have announced the theme and the jam has started although you need to discuss this with your team members right at the beginning, so they understand you're not going to be there for a period and therefore are not relying on you for something in the time you're not there.

There will be a quiet room set aside for sleeping. You need to bring a sleeping bag or quilt to use, as these are not provided. Food is available at both the venue and in the area surrounding the University. If you get a place on the Game Jam you will receive an Information Pack, within this there will be details of the menus and prices available at the University.

Yes. If you have friends or family that would like to attend and watch what's going on and learn a little more about games development that's fine. All non-participating friends or family will need to register and there are limited places.

The games are made available for download for free on the internet.

Registration for the Game Jam is now closed. If you didn't manage to get a place we hope to see you at the next Game Jam!