What is Global Game Jam?

Global Game Jam is the largest game jam event in the world taking place in multiple physical locations. It brings together creators of all ages and sizes and encourages collaboration and ingenuity.

We at Gamespawn want more people to become excited about game development. That's why Gamespawn is bringing Global Game Jam to U.C. Riverside!

Schedule

Floor Map

Winston Chung Hall (WCH) Floor Map

Oops change of plans; only the top floors are open; don't go into any of the 100's!

Download Floor Map PDF

Wifi

We have three networks you can connect to during your stay at Global Game Jam UCR:

  • UCR-SECURE is reserved for UCR students and staff only. Use UCR credentials to log in.
  • eduroam is available to most university students worldwide. Use you university's credentials to log in. Follow these instructions to log in to eduroam. If eduroam does not work for you, try UCR-GUEST instead.
  • UCR-GUEST is free for the general public. Follow these instructions to log in to UCR-GUEST.

Admission

Free!Global Game Jam at U.C. Riverside costs $0 to enter. We'll provide free meals, snacks, and drinks without you paying a single dime. Just come and have fun!

Registration

Visit our GGJ Jam Site. Click the button that says "Join This Jam Site". You'll be required to make a free GGJ account. You can use the same account for future Global Game Jams.

Parking

  • Parking Lot:   Lot 26
  • Parking Price:   Free during the event

Mentorship / Workshop

We would love if you could help out Gamespawn during Global Game Jam! We need volunteers to help out with handling food, monitoring rooms, registering jammers, workshop leads to host workshops, and mentors to guide other jammers! Sign up using the link below:

Workshop Lead Signup Mentor Signup

Rules

  • Read Global Game Jam's Code of Conduct
  • Respect the jam site. Don't engage in any activity that could damage school property, including vandalism. Keep your workspaces clean and clean up after yourself.
  • DO NOT UNPLUG ANY DEVICES YOU FIND ALREADY IN THE LAB ROOMS. DEVICES UNPLUGGED FOR A PROLONGED AMOUNT OF TIME WILL RESULT IN A DRIVER UPDATE FAILURE, RENDERING THEM UNUSABLE. We will provide extension cords, so please contact us if there are not enough outlets.
  • Be safe. Always have a buddy with you if you must leave the site at night. DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK STARTING AT 8 PM. If you are staying in the workspace through the night, please make sure the door is locked, and do not keep doors propped open.
  • Respect your fellow jammers and the organizers. Just don't be a jerk. Harassment will not be tolerated. The content you present in this jam must follow the GGJ code of conduct.
  • Try to keep it civil and appropriate. This rule won't be a strict one, but remember that instructors and industry professionals will be present at this event and that you represent your school.
  • Rules are subject to change and enforcement of them is to the organizers' discretion. Violation of rules could result in a ban from this event.
  • Have fun! 😄