Armed Forces Jam

What is the Armed Forces Jam?

It’s THE collaborative Game Dev Event that
works closely with the Armed Forces held annually in Florida

Armed·Forces·Jam
noun
1. an event in which individuals come together in a physical environment and attempt to rapidly prototype a game (video or otherwise) focused on some element of the challenges faced by the various branches of the Armed Forces in a limited amount of time; She was on the team that made that awesome game I love at the Armed Forces Jam!

This will be the 1st ever Armed Forces Jam, and we’re excited to bring this event to fruition with the amazing resources we have within Orlando & the Central Florida region for our Armed Forces and the Modeling Simulation & Training. We’re going to bring fun challenges to create Armed Forces focused games as well as cutting edge simulations, and a great opportunity to connect with an amazing crop of talent, mentors & leaders from both the Armed Forces, MS&T and Video Game industry. This is your chance to build something extraordinary with talented peers from all over Central Florida. Become part of a team or stay a lone wolf charting a course to fun and excitement.

Everyone is welcome to participate throughout the 48-hour Jam. We’re looking for artists, programmers, game designers, UI & UX designers, sound designers, writers, poets, interpretive dancers, people excited about games, people excited about improving our armed forces, people who like to eat pizza, and people like you. Register today and get ready to jam!

COVID-19 Safety Protocols

The Battlefield is dangerous, This Jam doesn’t have to be

Temperature Check

Attendees will pass through a centralized gate where someone will check your temperature. Have a fever? Sorry you’ll have to work from home!

Wash Hands

We don’t have to be right on top of each other. Lets keep 3 feet / 1M of distance between us where possible

Face Masks

When you’re walking around away from your home base please be courteous and wear a mask. Having your mask off while eating or seated at your desk is ok

Vaccinations

If you’re vaccinated, thank you! If you’re not yet, please wear a mask at all times. We will have them available.

So how does the event go?

Through the chaos of development comes something beautiful

Pitch your idea

Have a great idea, or know someone who does? Everyone is welcome to pitch their game ideas to the group. The best ideas will forge their teams and be on their way to building games over the weekend!

Form Dev Teams

Don’t have an existing game development team? No problem! We will form teams at the event. All skills and skill levels welcome. Also remember to bring your own development equipment.

Build your Game

Developing games in 48 hours is hard, exhausting, and laborious work that is also collaborative, thought provoking, exciting, rewarding, and fun.