{"id":1353,"date":"2021-01-04T11:34:07","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T11:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/synchedin.com\/blog\/?p=1353"},"modified":"2021-01-04T11:34:07","modified_gmt":"2021-01-04T11:34:07","slug":"global-game-jam-2021-essential-info","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/global-game-jam-2021-essential-info\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Game Jam 2021 | Essential Info"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Held entirely online due to the global pandemic, get creative with fellow gaming fanatics for <a href=\"https:\/\/globalgamejam.org\/\"><em>Global Game Jam<\/em> <\/a>2021! Check out the details here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Game Jam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are unfamiliar with the concept of a game jam, it&#8217;s basically a hackathon focussed on game development. This means teams coming together to share their skills to create an awesome game in a sprint-like manner. Sound like something you&#8217;d be into? <em>Global Game Jam<\/em> is the world&#8217;s largest game creation event, usually taking place in various locations around the globe. However, in 2021 the event will understandably be a little different. Collaboration is still encouraged of course, but in a safe manner, meaning virtual teamwork and distanced working. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every year the game jam has a different secret theme for games to centre around. This theme is revealed during a presentation from leading game developers, along with handy advice, to kick off the weekend-long event. Teams are then challenged to race off and create a fantastic game within 48 hours, ready for the Sunday afternoon. Last year, 934 locations took part in 118 countries, with an incredible 9,601 games created in one weekend! 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