{"id":26430,"date":"2020-01-12T13:52:16","date_gmt":"2020-01-12T09:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=26430"},"modified":"2020-01-12T13:52:16","modified_gmt":"2020-01-12T09:52:16","slug":"participate-in-the-worlds-largest-game-jam-in-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/participate-in-the-worlds-largest-game-jam-in-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Participate In The World&#8217;s Largest Game Jam In Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a fan of game development, participate in a weekend of game making and join the world\u2019s largest game jam in Dubai, organised as part of The Global Game Jam\u00ae (GGJ). Hosted by SAE Institute in partnership with startup incubator \u2018in5\u2019, participants will be challenged to a hackathon lasting from 30<sup>th<\/sup> January to 01<sup>st<\/sup> February 2020 starting at 5 pm (UAE time) at in5 Media located in Dubai Production City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter if you are a newbie or an experienced hacker, participants will be challenged to build games that focus on a secret theme announced on the day. Inspire and be inspired from leading game developers. Create and foster long lasting friendships, and explore the process of development, from programming, iterative design, narrative exploration to artistic expression. The entire programme is condensed into a 48-hour development cycle.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone from different backgrounds are encouraged to participate and contribute to this global spread of game development and creativity.<\/p>\n<p>Entries will be judged based on various criteria such as the fun factor, completeness, creativity and the potential of growing and scaling the game in future, with the winning teams to receive cash rewards up to AED 15,000 and other valuable prizes.<\/p>\n<p>The global gaming industry is estimated to be worth $152 billion with an estimate of 45% coming from mobile games. With an average consumer spending more time on mobile devices than television, the game space especially in the entertainment landscape is set to receive increased attention and investment.<\/p>\n<p>To register, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/globalgamejam.org\/2020\/jam-sites\/sae-dubai-and-in5-media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/globalgamejam.org\/2020\/jam-sites\/sae-dubai-and-in5-media<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.sae.edu\/media-centre\/events\/global-game-jam\/?date=2020-01-30&amp;id=711\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/dubai.sae.edu\/media-centre\/events\/global-game-jam\/?date=2020-01-30&amp;id=711<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Date: 30th Jan 17:00PM &#8211; 1st Feb 17:00PM<\/li>\n<li>Location: in5 Media, Dubai Production City, E311 &#8211; Dubai &#8211; United Arab Emirates<\/li>\n<li>Entrance fee: FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26431\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-worlds-largest-game-jam-to-be-held-in-Dubai_00-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-worlds-largest-game-jam-to-be-held-in-Dubai_00-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-worlds-largest-game-jam-to-be-held-in-Dubai_00-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-worlds-largest-game-jam-to-be-held-in-Dubai_00-732x976.jpg 732w, https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-worlds-largest-game-jam-to-be-held-in-Dubai_00.jpg 972w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26432\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-worlds-largest-game-jam-to-be-held-in-Dubai_2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-worlds-largest-game-jam-to-be-held-in-Dubai_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-worlds-largest-game-jam-to-be-held-in-Dubai_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-worlds-largest-game-jam-to-be-held-in-Dubai_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-worlds-largest-game-jam-to-be-held-in-Dubai_2-732x488.jpg 732w, https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-worlds-largest-game-jam-to-be-held-in-Dubai_2-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-worlds-largest-game-jam-to-be-held-in-Dubai_2.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a fan of game development, participate in a weekend of game making and join the world\u2019s largest game jam in Dubai, organised as part of The Global Game Jam\u00ae (GGJ). 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