Why Join a Game Jam

So, why would anyone want to spend a whole weekend racing the clock to make a game? Simple: because game jams are one of the most rewarding experiences you can have as a developer.

Here’s what you’ll get out of it:

• Practice & skill-building
  Nothing sharpens your skills like a tight deadline. You’ll learn to manage your time, make quick decisions, and maybe even pick up a new trick or two along the way.

• Networking & connections
  Game jams are full of people just as passionate as you are. You’ll meet potential teammates, collaborators, and even future employers. Some jam friendships last years!

• Creative freedom
  Forget commercial pressure. A jam is your chance to experiment wildly, take risks, and explore ideas you’d never try in a big project.

• A stronger portfolio
  At the end of the weekend, you don’t just walk away with memories — you walk away with a finished game you can show off on your website, social media, or portfolio.

• Pure fun
  Above all, jams are a blast. It’s exciting, chaotic, and deeply satisfying to hit “submit” on something you built in just 48 hours.

Game jams aren’t just about making games — they’re about growing as a developer, meeting awesome people, and having fun while doing it.

Curious to give it a try? Learn more about what a game jam is, or better yet, join us at the next gm(48) — a 48-hour jam made just for GameMaker developers. 😉