“As you might know, the Global Game Jam (GGJ) is an international game development event during which participants make games within a 48-hour time period. In 2012, GGJ had 242 locations in 47 countries and over created were 2000 games in one weekend, which became a Guinness World Record! GGJ was a project of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA.org) from 2009-2012.  From this year GGJ 2013, the event is managed by Global Game Jam, Inc.”, Prof. Hanna Wirman

To register, follow this link: http://globalgamejam.org/user/register

The following are the key web links:
http://globalgamejam.org/about (About GGJ)
http://globalgamejam.org/sites/2013/hong-kong (About GGJ Hong Kong)
http://ggjhongkong.blogspot.hk/ (Blog)
https://www.facebook.com/ggjhk2013 (Facebook page)
https://twitter.com/ggjhongkong (Twitter)

Date: January 25-27, 2013

Venue:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
Core P, Room PQ002 (Basement)
Directions:
Hung Hom MTR Exit A1.
Cross the bridge over the Cross-Harbour tunnel.
At PolyU, turn right and you will see Core P, it is the first circular structure.
There is also a map at the entrance of the PolyU.

The preliminary rundown is as follows:

Day 1 – Arrival (5-8pm)
Day 2 – Work (9am-8pm)
Day 3 –  Work and presentations (9am-7pm)
Requirement: Bring your own computer, an open mind, and your risk-taking attitude as a designer. There will be a couple of lab computers, but it is much better if you bring your own.

Students: Consider participating.  The outcome will generally look good in your CV and portfolio.

Thank you to our colleague Prof. Hanna Wirman of the PolyU for leading the organization of GGJ 2013 in Hong Kong!