Game Jam 2024

Library NExT at San Diego Public Library

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 2nd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch. During the Game Jam, teams can work together remotely and/or in person to complete their projects and can attend optional drop-in sessions for instructor support. Games will be showcased and compete for prizes at the end of the jam.

Software and equipment provided.

No experience is required.

Registration is required. https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/game-jam-2024-374045

San Diego Public Library Game Jam 2024

Availability description

*Participants must attend either Instructional Session A or B on the first day of the program*

Instructional Sessions Schedule:

Session A:
- Monday, June 10, 2024 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM *REQUIRED*
- Tuesday, June 11, 2024 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- Wednesday, June 12, 2024 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- Friday, June 14, 2024 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Session B:
- Monday, June 10, 2024 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM *REQUIRED*
- Tuesday, June 11, 2024 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday, June 12, 2024 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Friday, June 14, 2024 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

[Participants may consider staying after the instructional sessions to collaborate with their teams.]

The following Drop-In Sessions for Tech Support are optional [Additional dates/times may be added]:

June 15 – 27 (6 sessions)
- Saturday, June 15, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Tuesday, June 18, 2024 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday, June 20, 2024 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday, June 22, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Tuesday, June 25, 2024 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday, June 27, 2024 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Date(s)

Monday, June 10, 2024