Explore the popular ‘game jam’ format, hands-on.

In this session, 'jammers' will be challenged to modify a classic tabletop game - this could mean adding a mechanic, changing a rule, or making an aspect of the game more fun! Beginning with a brief overview of BA (Hons) Game Design and Production at boomsatsuma, we move onto the game jam itself before finishing with a class demo/showcase of solutions. This is an active, fast-paced, and creative session that's great for all - from computer scientists, to artists and designers.

Session Breakdown

• 10 mins - An overview of BA (Hons) Game Design and Production at boomsatsuma

• 5 mins - Setting the challenge: assigning games and modification constraints

• 30 mins - Idea generation, prototyping, and playtesting

• 15 mins - Class demo/showcase of solutions