Become an ambassador for the GameMaker game jam community
Help the gm(48) create learning opportunites for GameMaker Studio 2 developers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
Banner by happy² featuring games from the 36th gm48 in October 2020
Support the GameMaker community through opportunity to learn
With 2301 participants to date, the gm(48) game jam has for over 8 years been instrumental in enabling developers to become better at game design, game development and GameMaker Studio 2.
5Although making two games instead of one wasn't ideal, it was a lot of fun to see how quickly I could create two small prototypes and made for a great challenge.
It's nice to hang out with other game makers while you're all frantically coding and making content as fast as you can!
5Trying to make a game in 48 hours proves one main thing, and that is how short 48 hours really is. Fun, Stressful and Brain-Numbing is what best describes the feeling that engulfs you throughout the competition.
5I usually join Ludum Dare and other local jams, but I believe that GM48 are the ones I enjoy most.
It's a way to see what someone can do in just 48 hours with Game Maker, and the source code is usually available to mess with and to learn about.
5GM48 was difficult but rewarding. Two days don't seem as much time but many things can be made in this timespan.
5So many cool people. So many cool games. It's seriously, the coolest time ever!
5Excellent game jam for any skill level! This jam really brings out the best in people and allows everyone, including myself, to grow their game development skills! I cannot wait for the next one.
5This jam was a fun experience, and I look forward to the next GM48!
5I'm sweating. I learned a lot in such a short amount of time (especially about time management). The 29th GM48 was my first jam and I'm happy with what I produced.
We all start somewhere and I'm so grateful for this opportunity.
5Great way to practice your skills. Creativity through restriction is a great way to come up with good ideas.
The reviews are also good and give fair criticism that helps you improve.
5It's a great way to lift up your 'gamemakering' career with the support of other friendly 'gamemakerers'
5I agree wholeheartedly with MintyPython's testimonial: "GM48 is an inspiring and inclusive event fit for beginners and veterans alike. There's no better place for GameMaker devs to really come together as a community and show off what they've got."
5It's always a challenge to create something in such a short time but one of the most useful aspects of the game jam is the feedback. Often the feedback will highlight something positive or areas of improvement which gives you direction and snaps you out of the bubble you are in.
Represent every type of GameMaker developer
The gm(48) game jam is open to GameMaker Studio 2 developers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Beginner or expert, young or old, artist or programmer — all are welcome in the gm(48) game jam community.
Empower unique, creative and indie GameMaker games
The gm(48) Developer Funding program is a new, exciting opportunity for the game jam community to bootstrap GameMaker games from their game jam prototypes to fully finished games and released on digital storefronts, such as Steam.
Eagle Eye Emma
Shoot your way to justice with Eagle Eye Emma in this wild, western adventure! How good is your aim?
LINNA - Devotion to Locomotion
Take control of Linna the walking fort. Build defensive walls and turrets as enemies come and try to destroy it.
Lovebirds
Take flight as a blind, smitten recluse! Use your bird friends to map out the obstacles, then draw a path that steers clears of them, all while trying to find true love!
Connect GameMaker developers from separate communities together
The gm(48) game jam community is full of passionate, skillful and constructive developers. Connect with other like-minded GameMaker Studio 2 developers, see and learn how they make their games, and become better developers together.
For developers, by developers — open to and free for everyone
Connection through passion for GameMaker, games made using it and their developers
Showcase, elevate and award developer talent and merit
Respectful, friendly and honest discussion
Represent voices from the community, equally and fairly
Enable learning for hundreds of developers
Become an ambassador
Hey, thanks for taking an interest!
I could've put a length application form here to for you to fill out, requiring all sorts of information, but it would be much better to simply talk to you.
Find me (the organizer) on the Discord server or elsewhere, send a quick message and we can talk about the wheres, the whos, the whys and whens and whats. Looking forward to hearing from you!
