I was going to fill this, the first post of the new year, with predictions and promises and (oh yes we mustn’t forget) solemn reflections on 2014 and resolutions for the future. It was going to be beautiful and heart-felt. Funny, but with a core of passion and longing. But… meh. It’s one thing to lie to myself the first week of January. It’s another to lie to you, dear readers.
So instead I’ll tell you about the upcoming Global Game Jam, January 23-25.
Game jams are thick as ticks on a hippie’s beard these days, but GGJ is one of the big ones. It is, as the name cleverly suggests, an international affair, with jam sites around the world. Game jams are also predominantly focused on video games, but GGJ is very open to games of the tabletop variety; board and card games are in the minority but still encouraged.
I participated in the GGJ two years ago, and had a blast. Last year, I had to miss it (something about a newborn baby) but I’ll be back this year. If you want to join me, either literally or metaphorically, check out the Global Game Jam website and find a jam location near you. Let’s kick off 2015 with a burst of game-creating energy!
It’ll be educational. It’ll be fun. It might even be on a secret list of resolutions.
