What is Orange Jam?
Orange Jam is an in-person game development hackathon for all ages and experience levels.
- The Challenge — Given a theme, participants will have 10 hours to develop a video game or interactive experience.
- Full-Day Event — Everything will happen in one, exciting day — with lunch, snacks, activities, and more. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage with various guest speakers from the industry to learn more about Computer Science & Game Development.
- Prizes — Trophies, gifts, and sponsor-backed prizes await the top teams.
Timeline
Below are key dates for our event:
- October 31st, 2025: Registration Opens
- March 4th, 2025: Registration Deadline
- March 7th, 2025: Event day
How to register & get started?
Please visit https://orangegamejam.github.io/ to get more information and finalize registration.
Requirements
What to Build.
The objective is to build a short, 5 minute video game according to a theme announced at the start of the Game Jam.
Use Any Platform — Teams can use any platform—from Scratch and game engines like Unity or Unreal to simple command line games. Everything is judged equally.
What to Submit.
Submit a link to your published game, or a build file of the game. (If there are any technically difficulties, we will assist you.)
Prizes
Three REXQualis Arduino UNO R3 Starter Kit
One for each team member.
Three SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gaming Mouse
One for each team member.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Neri St. Charles
Electronic Arts Tiburon
Judging Criteria
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Functionality
Does the game run smoothly and as intended? -
Visual Design & Audio
How strong is the presentation of the game? -
Theme Integration
How well does your game incorporate the given theme? -
Enjoyment
How engaging and enjoyable is the experience? -
Creativity
How original is the concept and execution?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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