Global Game Jam - South Africa , Jan 27 - Jan 29 2012 Computer Science Dept, UCT, Cape Town.

Closing Date for sign-up: Wednesday 25th January 2012, 12:00PM

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The Global Game Jam (GGJ) is a 48 hour game development competition, which will be held simultaneously at a number of locations around the world. There will be a unifying theme to the GGJ that will only be made known on the morning that the event begins.  The Cape Town leg of the event will be staged at the Computer Science Dept of the University of Cape Town.

Additional information on the event can be found here. A  fee of R100 will be charged per entrant to cover hosting costs and food over 3 days. The event will comprise both a computer game development component and a board game development component. The former category includes mobiles devices/phones. Those wishing to build a computer game will need to bring their own laptop or PC. There is, however, a limit to free network points so it is advised that not all group members bring their machines.  Users will be assigned an account on the system and will have internet access.

Board game developers should bring their own materials - papers, cardboad, scissors, pens etc. 

In keeping with other events of this nature, the GGJ encourages networking and team-work by preceding the event with a "game pitch". After the theme is announced, participants are allowed time to chat amongst themselves and to discuss various ideas around the theme. Then, anyone (or a newly formed group) who feels confident enough can "pitch" a proposal for a game to all the participants and those who can contribute something to the effort are free to join that group. This continues until all those wishing to pitch have done so or joined another group. Everyone who attends must end up in some group, however, since everyone can contribute to the success of a group - even if they assume a role such as testing.

Answers to common questions can be found in the FAQ (TBD)

To participate, you must first create a profile on the International Jam Website: http://www.globalgamejam.org/ making sure to join the Cape Town Jam (which can be found under the list of venues). Then, please click here to send an email to the local organizers, stating

• your Full Name
• which event you wish to take part in (computer game or board game)
  
• your dietary requirements if any (Halaal, Kosher or vegetarian)