The gm(48) is a casual, fun and learning experience for GameMaker developers

The gm(48) is a quarterly 48 hours GameMaker game jam from the community of /r/GameMaker. For more than 5 years, the community has been running the gm(48) for GameMaker developers of all ages and abilities. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, a programmer or an artist, young or old, in a team or going solo, you will gain much from participating.

Collaborate

Join a team to pool your skills, so you can create games together

Create

You will learn and grow as a developer by participating

Compete

Find out how your game compares to the rest and win prizes

Critique

Play, rate and write constructive criticism & insightful feedback

gm(48)	1st Theme – 1st Round	2nd Theme – 2nd Round	Starts	Ends	Results
28th	Oct 6 Oct 6, 2018	Oct 13 Oct 13, 2018	Oct 20 Oct 20, 2018	Oct 22 Oct 22, 2018	Nov 5 Nov 5, 2018

The scheduled time for start and end is 00:00 GMT±0. The dates are subject to change. The countdown timers are not synchronized, and may be inaccurate.

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GM48 was difficult but rewarding. Two days don't seem as much time but many things can be made in this timespan.

This jam is one of the best to learn, because it is focused on a single engine. It is very well organized, the community here is helpful and there are participants of all skills, so, you can talk about your questions with anyone. I improved a lot by developing, getting feedback and playing games from this jam. If you are a Game Maker Studio developer (or aspiring to be) you should participate GM48 at least once.

I didn't expect to learn SO MUCH about making and finishing games before participating for the first time. I had a blast and working on a project never has been this fun!

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