Jiwe Community 48hr Game Jam
Hosted by Max Musau
Jun 6, 2025 - Jun 9, 2025
The Jiwe Community Game Jams is the final celebration of a two-month journey exploring game development, creativity, and innovation across Africa. We’re bringing together 50+ developers for a hybrid 48-hour event designed to produce 25+ playable prototypes. This is more than a game jam—it’s an acceleration launchpad for Africa’s next generation of interactive experiences. Format: Hybrid (Discord + physical hubs across Africa) - Nairobi, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa Goal: Build 50 high-quality game prototypes by end of 2025 ---- Game Jam Themes: -Musical Games – Mechanics tied to rhythm, audio-driven storytelling, adaptive sound design, sound driven games designed for accessibility or visually the visually impared -Web Hyper Casual Games – Addictive, easy-to-play, high-retention mechanics -Anti-Slavery Games – Narrative-driven, historically grounded or speculative games dealing with liberation, agency, and resistance ---- Over $6,000 worth of prizes and support, including: -Cash tokens for winners in each theme -3-month incubation at a leading African game studio -User acquisition credits after incubation on Gara Store -Fast-track into the Mobile Pioneers Program by SpielFabrique and Voodoo (Hyper Casual category winner only) Plus: If you're based in Nairobi, the Nairobi Game Development Center will offer workspace for the full 3-month incubation period — a dedicated home to build your game to the next level! ---- Event Schedule - Under Resources Tab
