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 2543 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.
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.
5I hear many game maker devs talking about gm48 so I decided to try it out myself and it was really fun it pushed me to my limits and made me create new techniques
5Some of the most fun and engaging game developing experiences I've ever had have been during my participation in GM(48).
I encourage all GameMaker enthusiasts to give it a go.
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.
5As draining and as tiring hacking away at a game for 48 hours is, I'm super glad I participated in my first GM48. It was a very rewarding and exciting experience and I hope I will have the chance to do many more of these in the future!
5Participating in GM48 was great! I've never felt this motivated to make something ever before. I'm definitely going to try and participate in future GM48s.
5Whether you're looking for a tight-knit community, putting your abilities to the test, or simply scratching that game development itch, the GM48 is the definitive GameMaker experience.
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."
5Loved the jam. Teaming up and making something great in 48 hours (with some sleep) was a great experience. If you make stuff in Game Maker, this is the jam for you.
5No other game jam offers an opportunity to test your skills and learn with a variety of unique themes as much as the GM(48) does. I'd highly recommend it to everyone, from beginners to professionals.
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.
5It's the only GameMaker game jam that's worth participating in.
It's well-supported and every time I'm shocked at how good the game entries are!
It pushes me to be a faster, better developer.
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.
The Purrfect Opportunity
Look, if you had one shot or one opportunity to fuss everything you ever wanted in one moment would you capture it or just let it slip?
bob's big coin collection game
help bob collect his missing coins! include five action packed levels and nothing else!
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.
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!
