Game Jams
A theme, a deadline and a lot of creative chaos. Start with our own jams, then take on the big ones around the world. Every jam you finish is another game in your portfolio.
🏠 Our jams
Run here at Rowan and on this site.
A rolling 24-hour game jam — no sign-ups, no teams required, no pressure. A theme drops every day at noon. Build something. If it's good, it might end up on the showcase.
Today's theme → ☀️Summer Beta all summer · teams · cash prizeA summer-long game development competition. Build a team. Build a game. Compete for a cash prize.
See Summer Beta → 🦉Rowan ACM Game Jam every semester · on campus · teams welcomeRowan ACM's game jam, held on campus each semester — the perfect first jam. Grab some friends, make a game in a weekend, and play everyone's at the end.
See every jam and game →🌍 Jams around the world
Bigger online and worldwide jams — great once you've done a few.
The world's largest game jam. Held every January at physical sites worldwide, including nearby locations.
Ludum Dare ↗One of the oldest and most prestigious online jams. Solo or team, 48hr or 72hr formats.
GMTK Game Jam ↗Game Maker's Toolkit annual jam. Huge participation, excellent community feedback.
Pirate Software Jam ↗Game jam run by Pirate Software (Thor). Friendly community, great for all skill levels.
itch.io Jams ↗Browse hundreds of active game jams at any time. There's always one starting soon.