What's this game jam about?
This is a game jam with a training twist. We want to see games that teach people something. At the end of this jam, teams will have working prototypes or game concepts. Each team will pitch their games to their peers and a panel of judges.
We’ll announce our theme at the jam kickoff. In addition to the theme, there will be 5 topics. Your team will chose one to incorporate in your game. Armed with the information, research, and objectives that we provide, you’ll be set to focus on building your game.
This is a game jam with a training twist. We want to see games that teach people something. At the end of this jam, teams will have working prototypes or game concepts. Each team will pitch their games to their peers and a panel of judges.
We’ll announce our theme at the jam kickoff. In addition to the theme, there will be 5 topics. Your team will chose one to incorporate in your game. Armed with the information, research, and objectives that we provide, you’ll be set to focus on building your game.
Where is this game jam?
This jam will be at DeskHub (334 NW 11th Ave) in Portland, Oregon.
This jam will be at DeskHub (334 NW 11th Ave) in Portland, Oregon.
Is this a competition? Will there be prizes?
Yes, so bring your game face! The intellectual property you create is YOURS, but we still want to award prizes for creative ideas. At the end of the jam, teams will present their games to the audience and a panel of judges. Prizes will be awarded for:
Yes, so bring your game face! The intellectual property you create is YOURS, but we still want to award prizes for creative ideas. At the end of the jam, teams will present their games to the audience and a panel of judges. Prizes will be awarded for:
- Best Game Prototype $2,500 cash prize
- Best Game Concept $1,000 cash prize
- Participants' Favorites: $500 in sweet prizes - you'll need to stick around until the end to vote and win!
How will we be judged?
Here's our judging criteria:
Best Game Prototype
Prototypes are functioning games that users can play. There is at least one complete level and serve as a minimum viable product of the game concept.
Here's our judging criteria:
Best Game Prototype
Prototypes are functioning games that users can play. There is at least one complete level and serve as a minimum viable product of the game concept.
Best Game Concept
Concepts are game demos. They present the storyline and clearly explain how the selected Training Jam objective is incorporated into the game. Concepts can be presented as storyboard or video.
Concepts are game demos. They present the storyline and clearly explain how the selected Training Jam objective is incorporated into the game. Concepts can be presented as storyboard or video.
Who can participate?
Game developers, software developers, instructional designers, elearning and training professionals of all levels are encouraged to join us! Not sure if this jam is for you? Email us at info@opensesame.com.
Game developers, software developers, instructional designers, elearning and training professionals of all levels are encouraged to join us! Not sure if this jam is for you? Email us at info@opensesame.com.
What's the current state of corporate training?
We'd love to show you! Please find Sarah or Emma and we'll set you up with demos of elearning courses.
We'd love to show you! Please find Sarah or Emma and we'll set you up with demos of elearning courses.
How much will this cost?
This event is FREE. But, we ask that you please register here. (This will help us make sure there's enough food for the weekend.) But, I thought you were charging... Yes, we were originally charging $10 for tickets. Based on feedback from the gaming community, we decided to make this a FREE event and have refunded all ticket sales.
This event is FREE. But, we ask that you please register here. (This will help us make sure there's enough food for the weekend.) But, I thought you were charging... Yes, we were originally charging $10 for tickets. Based on feedback from the gaming community, we decided to make this a FREE event and have refunded all ticket sales.
What's the schedule of this game jam?
This jam kicks off on Friday, April 22nd at 7pm and prizes will be awarded on Sunday, April 24th at 4pm. Over the course of the weekend, teams will form, build working prototypes of their games and meets with mentors from the training industry. (And, we're taking care of food so you can focus on building your game!) For more info, check out our full schedule here.
This jam kicks off on Friday, April 22nd at 7pm and prizes will be awarded on Sunday, April 24th at 4pm. Over the course of the weekend, teams will form, build working prototypes of their games and meets with mentors from the training industry. (And, we're taking care of food so you can focus on building your game!) For more info, check out our full schedule here.
What if I don't have an idea for a game?
That's totally fine! Game ideas will be pitched - and teams will form - on Friday night. If you're looking for inspiration, we encouage you to check out our Resources page.
That's totally fine! Game ideas will be pitched - and teams will form - on Friday night. If you're looking for inspiration, we encouage you to check out our Resources page.
Who's judging this jam?
YOU! There will be prizes awarded for Participant's Favorite.
We'll also have judges from the training and elearning industries to select our Best Game Prototype and Best Game Concept winners. Check out our judges here.
YOU! There will be prizes awarded for Participant's Favorite.
We'll also have judges from the training and elearning industries to select our Best Game Prototype and Best Game Concept winners. Check out our judges here.
What happens if my team wins?
A couple of things happen if you win:
A couple of things happen if you win:
- You retain ALL intellectual property.
- You win sweet prizes!
What tools and languages can I use?
The tools and languages you use to build your game are up to you! However, given the state of corporate training, preference will be given to web-based games that work in modern browsers (without the use of complex plug-ins).
The tools and languages you use to build your game are up to you! However, given the state of corporate training, preference will be given to web-based games that work in modern browsers (without the use of complex plug-ins).
Who owns the intellectual property of the games made during this jam?
You'll retain rights to ALL intellectual property of everything you create during the jam.
You'll retain rights to ALL intellectual property of everything you create during the jam.
Do I need to come to this with a team already formed?
No! Teams will form Friday night based on the ideas pitched to the group. We encourage you to collaborate with new friends!
No! Teams will form Friday night based on the ideas pitched to the group. We encourage you to collaborate with new friends!
What's the hashtag for this jam?
#TrainingJam2016
#TrainingJam2016
Will there be actual jam?
This is to be determined. Tweet jam requests with #TrainingJam2016.
(Actual food will be provided.)
This is to be determined. Tweet jam requests with #TrainingJam2016.
(Actual food will be provided.)
What's OpenSesame?
OpenSesame is an online elearning marketplace with 20,000+ courses from the world's leading publishers, making it the trusted provider of on-demand elearning courses for enterprises. Our goal in sponsoring this is to shake up the elearning industry and showcase the power of games in learning. We think Portland's gaming community is up for the challenge.
OpenSesame is an online elearning marketplace with 20,000+ courses from the world's leading publishers, making it the trusted provider of on-demand elearning courses for enterprises. Our goal in sponsoring this is to shake up the elearning industry and showcase the power of games in learning. We think Portland's gaming community is up for the challenge.
What if I still have questions?
Please email us at info@opensesame.com.
Please email us at info@opensesame.com.