GGJ @ SAE Institute UK
Global Game Jam @ SAE UK
Get ready for a weekend of creativity, collaboration, and a whole lot of fun with GGJ @ SAE Institute UK!
Kicking off on January 24th, this year's GGJ event with SAE x UniJam x GDL promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Whether you're a current student, alumni, or game dev enthusiast; This is your chance to dive into the world of game creation alongside fellow creatives from across the country.
With events happening at SAE campuses in London, Liverpool, Leamington Spa, and Glasgow, there's a spot for everyone to join the party!
How to Participate?
As this is part of Global Game Jam and we need to sign up sheet for in-person participants for safety and regulation reasons.
Since we want to beat our previous record of second highest hybrid signup for the Global Game Jam 2024, we are collaborating with other universities for the GGJ Sign up page.
So it might get confusing on what you may need to do to sign up, so here is a step-by-step guide on how to participate:
Step 1: GGJ Sign Up Page
Go to the link below and sign up at the Global Game Jam page set up with GDL x Goldsmiths x UniJam so you are correctly participating for GGJ:
https://globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/2025/gdl-goldsmiths-unijam-ggj25
Step 2: SAE Registration - Which Ticket to get?
As mentioned earlier, we need to know who is attending the campus and using which devices for safety measures and to ensure you have the equipment you may need.
We have 4 Campuses that are hosting GGJ. Chose the ticket with respect to the campus you are attending to.
(Address is in the detail of the ticket)
Note for London Participants: If you are attending in person, make sure you register in the Eventbrite for Goldsmiths entrance, otherwise they won't let you in!
Step 3: Entrance on the day
Make sure you have your ticket at hand when you arrive, we will either ask for the ticket, its bar code or the name you sign up with which you would need ID for.
Please remember the minimum age for entry to the location is 18+ (legal reasons)
Step 4: Enjoy your Time!
The main reason to participate in Game Jam is not to "Just" make a game.
"Its about the Journey, not the Destination"
So try to have fun and "trauma bond" with fellow participants to enjoy the ride. Which is why we recommend meeting in person over working from home / hybrid.
Schedule
As each campus are in different locations, they have a slightly different way to their start and end.
Friday 24th January 2025
Start time for all campuses are the same, start time at 5pm.
However, London campus is collaborating with Goldsmiths University, so London starts on Goldsmiths University on Friday, make sure to sign up on their registration site as well.
Closing for all locations are the same as campus closing which is 10:00pm, except Leamington Spa which is 6pm.
Saturday 25th January 2025
Opening Hours:
9am till 5pm
Make your games with your mates however you like. We will have CSTs on site to help out on equipment and technical helps if needed.
Sunday 26th January 2025
Opening Hours (excluding London):
9am till 5pm
London will close at 4pm to meet at Goldsmiths for the networking and afterparty (if interested)
Sponsors
For this GGJ, we have few sponsors that are providing assets and tools for SAE Students, these are only available for in-person participants. So make sure you attend and get your care package when you get the chance.
Here are the lovely companies that have sponsored us are:
Krotos Studio
https://krotos.studio/creator
Say goodbye to endlessly scrolling stock sound effects. Simply pick a present, perform your customised sound, and drag to any timeline.
Synty Store
We are a leading asset publisher making stylised art packs for Unity and Unreal game developers. Easy to use, great for beginners, fun for prototypes & game jams.
Stigma Studio
An independent reality for the development of 3D assets and video games.
Cosmos by Leartes Studio
https://cosmos.leartesstudios.com/
Download 3D models, immersive environments, realistic materials, and captivating SFX and music at our 3D asset store.
Tidal Flask Studio
Tidal Flask is a small studio located in Zurich, Switzerland which creates stylized asset packages for game developers and studios. Our team has been working in the industry since 2013 creating art for projects which included games, architectural visualisations, short movies, advertising and other interactive media.
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Solutions for iRig interfaces, controllers, microphones, iLoud micro monitors, UNO synth, and studio software like AmpliTube