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A creative challenge for building and submitting playable games within a theme, schedule, or constraints.
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A focused testing session where players give feedback on design, usability, balance, bugs, and fun.
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GAME JAMEndedRegistration closedAugmented Intelligence Hackathon Challenge
Hosted by Avuzwa
Jul 10, 2026 - Jul 11, 2026
Join us for an action-packed 2day hackathon where developers, designers, and innovators come together to push the boundaries of Artificial Intelligence. Whether you’re a seasoned machine learning engineer or a curious builder looking to experiment with the latest LLMs, this is your chance to collaborate, create, and compete for amazing prizes. Bring a team or join one here. Spots are limited secure yours today!
0 Participants
GAME JAMEndedRegistration closedPlayLabs Game Jam
Hosted by Kamogelo Makhoba
Nov 30, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025
This exciting cross-disciplinary creative jam will bring together students, independent creators, and individuals from fields like design, storytelling, architecture, cultural heritage, and technology. Over the course of three days, you will collaborate to create innovative, playful projects that explore the intersections of culture, storytelling, and interactive media.
9 Participants
GAME JAMEndedRegistration closedDOJO Gamejam @ABC Place
Hosted by Newton Murithi
Oct 31, 2025 - Nov 26, 2025
Fight the Darkness with Dojo 1.7
4 Participants
GAME JAMEndedRegistration closedFak'ugesi Jamz 2025
Hosted by Avuzwa Ntshongwana
Oct 4, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025
The Fak’ugesi Hackathon 2025 is here, and it’s all about bringing the surge of African creativity to gaming and animation. From noon on October 3rd until noon on October 5th, you’ll have just over 48 hours to generate something epic. Roll with your crew or spark solo, everyone’s welcome. This is where the current of imagination meets code, and where the #PowerSurge becomes real. Don’t miss your chance to jam, create, and compete for R120k in cash.
7 Participants
GAME JAMEndedRegistration closedWomen Game Jam Namibia
Hosted by Ibilola Odunlami
Aug 8, 2025 - Aug 11, 2025
Welcome to WOMEN GAME JAM 2025! We’re so glad you’re here. Women Game Jam Namibia is the Namibian chapter of the global Women Game Jam—a fun, fast-paced 48-hour game development event where women and gender minorities come together to create games and share ideas! Whether you're a writer ✍️, artist 🎨, designer 🧩, good at project management 📋, or just curious about games 👀—this jam is not just for coders! If you’ve got a story to tell or a world you want to build, there’s a place for you here. Brought to Namibia by Edu-Game Namibia 🇳🇦, WGJ Namibia also hosts post-jam activities to keep the momentum going—offering space to grow your skills, connect with others, and take your game ideas further. We’re all about building a more inclusive game dev scene by supporting local talent, encouraging creative risk-taking, and linking Namibia to the global gaming community. 📅 Save the Date: Women Game Jam 2025 takes place 8 – 10 August! Registration for upload on the Jiwe.io platform closes 7 August 2025. Come jam with us—you don’t need experience, just excitement! Let’s make games together! 🕹️👾 If you have any questions, feel free to email us at wgjnamibia@gmail.com.
3 Participants
GAME JAMEndedRegistration closedWomen Game Jam South Africa
Hosted by Ronica Singh
Aug 8, 2025 - Aug 11, 2025
Welcome to Women Game Jam – South Africa Edition! 🎮 Ready to create, collaborate, and level up? From August 08-10, 2025, join us for a fun and empowering 48-hour online game jam where creativity meets community. Whether you’re a first-time jammer or a returning participant, this is your space to express yourself through games, storytelling and innovation. Women Game Jam is a safe, inclusive environment welcoming women and marginalized genders across all disciplines – developers, designers, artists, writers, musicians, and storytellers. You don’t need a full team or years of experience. Just bring your passion, and we’ll bring the support! ✨ You don’t have to be a pro – you just have to be curious. Let’s build games, friendships, and confidence together. 🔗 Register now: http://bit.ly/44f4H0l
10 Participants
GAME JAMEndedRegistration closedWomen Game Jam
Hosted by Alice Mutisya
Aug 8, 2025 - Aug 11, 2025
Women on the continent to come together to jam for one weekend
4 Participants
GAME JAMEndedRegistration closedWomen Game Jam Nigeria
Hosted by Janet Ejegbu
Aug 8, 2025 - Aug 11, 2025
Experience the joy of sharing, learning, and having fun while creating a game within 48 hours and connecting with new like-minded individuals.✨
0 Participants
GAME JAMEndedRegistration closedSpark Game Jam
Hosted by Faith Benson
Jul 18, 2025 - Jul 21, 2025
Theme: Curves and Loops
7 Participants
LEARNING JAMEndedRegistration closedFireside Chat - Bringing African Creativity to Life in Global Games
Hosted by Max Musau
Jun 6, 2025 - Jun 6, 2025
Friday Event Schedule --- Theme: Bringing African Creativity to Life in Global Games Doors Open — 4:00 PM Kick off with early activities, meet-and-greets, and gaming zones. --- Fireside Chat — 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Special Guests: 🎙️ Estelle Mwangi – Valorant Music Creator 🎮 Eyram Tawia – Co-creator of Astra (Valorant), Leti Arts, Ghana Leads: James Ahere & Immaculate Session Format: 5:00 PM – Guest Talk 1 (30 min) 5:30 PM – Q&A Session (15 min) 5:45 PM – Break (10 min) 5:55 PM – Guest Talk 2 (30 min) 6:25 PM – Q&A Session (15 min) 6:40 PM – Final Remarks & Transition --- Highlights: Eyram will share the story behind Astra, the African Valorant agent. Estelle will discusses composing music for Valorant and how she brought its sonic world to life. --- Pop-Up Cosplay Showcase — 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Celebrate cosplay from African-themed games, especially: ✨ Riziki ✨ USAWA Showcase starts at 8:00 PM, but come early to catch the buildup, photos, and community hype! Rewards for the best dressed cosplayer will be available!
14 Participants
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Augmented Intelligence Hackathon Challenge
Hosted by Avuzwa
Jul 10, 2026 - Jul 11, 2026
Join us for an action-packed 2day hackathon where developers, designers, and innovators come together to push the boundaries of Artificial Intelligence. Whether you’re a seasoned machine learning engineer or a curious builder looking to experiment with the latest LLMs, this is your chance to collaborate, create, and compete for amazing prizes. Bring a team or join one here. Spots are limited secure yours today!
0 Participants - GAME JAMEndedRegistration closed
PlayLabs Game Jam
Hosted by Kamogelo Makhoba
Nov 30, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025
This exciting cross-disciplinary creative jam will bring together students, independent creators, and individuals from fields like design, storytelling, architecture, cultural heritage, and technology. Over the course of three days, you will collaborate to create innovative, playful projects that explore the intersections of culture, storytelling, and interactive media.
9 Participants - GAME JAMEndedRegistration closed
DOJO Gamejam @ABC Place
Hosted by Newton Murithi
Oct 31, 2025 - Nov 26, 2025
Fight the Darkness with Dojo 1.7
4 Participants