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Welcome to the University of Waterloo Spring 2026 Game Jam! The University of Waterloo Game Development Club is welcomes you to a weekend full of prototyping, playtesting, and pizza.

This jam runs for 72 hours, from Thursday June 25th @ 5pm EDT to Sunday June 28th @ 5pm EDT.

MORE DETAILS TO COME!

Frequently Asked Questions: 

  • Will the events/theme reveal/showcase be streamed anywhere? Yes, on our Discord (barring any technical issues).
  • Can I join a team? Yes! Any size team is allowed, but we recommend a max of 5, or else you probably won’t get much done.
  • How do I find a team? If you’ll be in-person on Thursday, we’re hosting team-finding sessions. Otherwise, feel free to ask around in our Discord.
  • Do I have to be from UW to participate? Nope! We just host the event! Anybody and everybody is welcome to participate, although you might miss out on all of our in person activities.
  • Can I build off of existing work? The use of light frameworks or some previously written code is allowed, as long as most of the game was made in the actual jam time.
  • Do I need to follow the theme? If you have a really good idea that doesn’t follow the theme, go for it. It’s there to inspire you, not box you in.
  • Can I have NSFW content in the game? It’s ok to submit, but if you do, let us know. We may decide not to show it during the showcase, and we want to make sure it’s properly flagged on the jam page. Make sure that the inclusion of sensitive content is indicated in your entry.
  • Can I use AI-generated art or code? Yes, as long as you let us know and it’s properly credited within your game page.
  • Where will I submit my game? We have a form for submissions and an itch.io page set up. We highly recommend hosting it on itch.io, an excellent site for hosting indie games, so that we can feature it in the jam’s collection and it’s easier for people to find.
  • Do I have to work the whole 72 hours? Absolutely not! In fact, we insist you take breaks! Go touch grass! Make sure to sleep!

If you have any more questions, please join us on the GDC Discord where we’ll happily address anything you ask. We can’t wait to see what you make!