2023 Zambia
FREE EVENT
ONLINE – January 30 till February 03
Online via our Discord Server. Teams will be created by our organizers as teams sign up.
Physical – February 04 through 05 – At the following venue
LUSAKA - Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Elunda 2, Addis Ababa Roundabout, Rhodes Park, Lusaka
What is Global Game Jam?
What to Expect in 2023
Nerd|Otaku are thankful that Liquid Telecom Zambia are sponsoring the organization of the Nerd|Otaku Zambia Jamsite for 2023. This year the GGJ will be a hybrid event once more. What that means is the first 5 days will be online only for participants who wish to start early, and the final 2 days will be hosted at Liquid HQ in Lusaka. All communication will be done through our NOG Discord server. If you have not connected to our server yet, please do that now.
Our 2022 Jamsite
Nerd|Otaku and Liquid Telecom hosted the GGJ Nerd Otaku Lusaka site in 2022. We all had a blast creating games, learning new skills, making friends and participating in our shared love for gaming!
Jammer Resources List
Why Game Jam?
This short but concise article explains some of the reasons why you would want to participate in a game game. “Need to improve your teamwork skills? Want to learn how to improve your skills as a graphic designer, a musician, programmer, or want to learn how to take new ideas and actually put them to use?”
GGJ Sponsored Resources
GGJ International have partnered up with industry leaders in the game development sector. These partners are providing access to premium tools during the GGJ period. This is a great opportunity to discover the capabilities and features of these tools.
A Google Doc by GGJ
GGJ International have prepared an epic google document listing all the relevant resources you would need to get started creating your own game. We highly advise that you and your team keep this document handy as you craft something impressive!
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