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[peteuplink]

Hi. I've not really looked into game jams before and have mostly been bumbling along making stuff on my own. I'd like to have a go, but don't know where to start. Do you have any suggestions for jams that someone new to them could get into?

Thanks

[zeke_chan]

Hi there,

What do you mean by where to start? Unsure of which game jam to participate in?

Here's a comprehensive list of all the game jams around the world:

http://www.indiegamejams.com/

Since you're new, I would suggest either:

• http://www.onegameamonth.com/
• http://ludumdare.com/

One game a month runs for a month so that may help you ease into it since you have a month to complete. If you're looking for an adrenaline rush, the next Ludum Dare is coming up this April 15-17.

[peteuplink]

Hi Zeke. Yeah, I wasn't sure which ones were good for someone who's never taken part in a game jam before to start off with.

I'll look at the ones you've linked, thanks 

[cloudyheaven]

Good afternoon,

There is an ebook called "The Game Jam Survival Thread" available for free today on Packt.com.  But you should hurry, I think it's only available until 7pm EST today.

I am a regular customer at the site, and when I saw the book was available I remembered this thread.

https://www.packtpub.com/packt/offers/free-learning

Hope it's helpful!

[mega mega mega]

GameJolt and Itch.io also allow the community members to host game jams with varying skill levels and themes.

Worth a look if you don't have enough on your plate with 1GAM and Ludum Dare.

[jasontomlee]

Sweet :0

[Erikari]

My first Jam was Global Game Jam, it was really fun!it's held every year in January
http://globalgamejam.org/
it's cool if you're a newbie 'cause you can just observe or get  mixed up even teams of pros - if you're lucky and... let's say a funny guy or a skilled one? XD - and you have 3 days to create a small game, reeeally fun! I joined in Milan (Italy) 3 years in a row now (though one year I was just as graphic help desk)