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November 6th - 8th

Ball State Center for Innovation and Collaboration

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A game jam and talk series to explore how games and gaming devices can support a greener future in the State of Indiana. Game jam November 6th - 8th. Join us for a weekend of creativity and sustainability!

THEME: PEAK SOIL

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A game jam with a purpose

Discuss sustainability topics

Several speakers on sustainable issues in Indiana and game development broadly.

Explore game concepts

Particularly using physical computing components such as motion or light controls.

What is a Game Jam?

A game jam is an event where participants come together to create a game in a short period of time. Its a playful event for game developers of all levels from beginner to exprt to explore a topic, create games no matter how small, and share their results with others once they have made something.

Never made a game before? No problem! This is a great opportunity to learn and have fun. Tools like Twine and Bitsy will get you making your first game in no time!

I can't make a game!

That's fine! We will teach you how to make a simple one when you're here - or you can join a team and help them think through their design and playtest their games. Sometimes just being around is a good addition.

Schedule

Friday, November 6th

Game Jam begins at 6:00 PM EST with an online kickoff and brainstorming session.

Saturday, November 7th

Game Jam Continues at 9am at the center and online

Sunday, November 8th

Jammers move online to finish development, video sharing of submssions at jam completion at *6pm*

Talks

In the lead up to the game jam, we'll be hosting a series of talks on sustainability and game development online and feee.

Alternative Controller Development

By: windupthing

Date: October 22, 2026

Water Issues in Indiana

By: Sarah Reilly

2pm October 27th

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