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1110 S 67th St, Omaha, NE 68182
https://itch.io/jam/insert-game-here-2025The Omaha metro area's favorite summer game jam is back! Escape the summer heat and make something cool to play alongside UNO's Creative Production Lab, the Maverick Meadow Indie Game Studio, and Omaha Game Developer's Association.
What is a game jam? As soon as the theme is announced July 1st on itch.io, you have until the July 31st deadline to design and create any kind of game you want. This a great way to see if game design is your thing in a low-stakes environment, or test your existing development skills. Support and guidance will be available for newcomers on coming up with ideas, and doing basic interactive development in analog or digital format.
The key challenge is to make a brand new game experience within the time limit and theme. Board games can make digital documentation and assets for downloadable print-and-play versions of their physical game. Video games can be compiled for download or playable online. Work alone or on a team of any size. Use discord to talk with other participants for team-building, help, or questions. Focus on making a small, complete gaming experience!
We welcome first timers of all skillsets! Designers, artists, musicians, programmers, voice actors, hobbyists, educators, anyone and everyone is welcome to try their hand at making a game.
The last Saturday and Sunday of July we're in-person on UNO's campus for a focused weekend sprint. That's a solid weekend together to either start and finish your mini masterpiece, or 48 hours of just hanging out and showcasing the fine work you've completed.
(Anyone can participate online. In-person participants must be at least 19 years of age or a current UNO student.)
Event Calendar
Tuesday July 1st
12:00 P.M. -- Theme announced via Discord and itch.io
Tuesday July 1st - Thursday July 31st
Open online development time.
IN PERSON WEEKEND DETAILS:
UNO Aksarben Campus
Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI) Room 158
Saturday July 26th
10am – Room opens for load-in and setup
10:30am – Team-building and Collaboration Guidance
10:30am to 9:00pm – Open development time
Sunday July 27th
10am – Room opens for load-in
10am to 3pm – Final development time
3pm to 4pm – Presentation signup and prep
4pm to 5pm – Game presentations and public play
Thursday July 31st
11:59 P.M. -- Online submission deadline.
Until Then: JOIN THE DISCORD! https://discord.gg/mtEfExU4fy
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