Real World Gatherings for Ludum Dare 35 [33]

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March 2nd, 2016 12:17 pm

While Ludum Dare is typically an online event (make a game from the comfort of your home), many real world events happen around Ludum Dare. Most events have limited space, so RSVP ASAP! Here’s the list:

US and Canada

Rest of the World

If you want your event on the list, post a comment letting me know where your event is. Be sure to include a link to further details (either here on the blog, or elsewhere).


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  1. Yann Eves says:
    March 17, 2016 at 5:18 am

    We’ll be hosting a real world gathering in Brighton, United Kingdom. Located centrally in the city, ample space for participants. Planning to work as one team, though lone participants and other teams are more than welcome – it’s all about the atmosphere. RSVP to hello@yanneves.com is required ahead of time for details on venue and general introductions.

    • PoV says:
      March 18, 2016 at 1:52 pm

      Can you give a rough estimate how many you can take, and what I should call it (at the office of ??)? There’s been a couple 100+ person gatherings in the UK (I’ve been chatting with the organizer of a new one, but plans fell through last time), so I just want to confirm the size. Thanks!

      • Yann Eves says:
        March 20, 2016 at 7:51 am

        Current capacity would max out at 40, I reckon. Location is confirmed, this will be at “The Skiff” in Brighton. Not sure how others have organised it, however, we can’t offer an open door on the day, it will have to be by invitation – if it’s really that popular, we can accommodate this differently in future. Should there be the demand to organise a 100+ gathering in Brighton, I can look into this.

        • PoV says:
          March 20, 2016 at 11:16 am

          Oh great, that’s a lot larger than I expected. Thanks for the extra info.

          I think the trick to bigger gatherings is something to do with a school (promoting them at, etc). I’m not sure how some of these folks manage that. I just got the impression it was a much smaller venue from the RSVP method (usually venues with room for 1-3 more people do e-mail RSVPs).

          • Yann Eves says:
            March 21, 2016 at 4:32 pm

            Gotcha, indeed for larger space we’ve got connections with educational institutions (namely universities) in the area, and studios based in Brighton. Not something we’ve had the numbers to warrant so far, but I’m certainly keen! Cheers for the tips.

            Just being wary with the email RSVP, don’t want to get overwhelmed since I’m not expecting large numbers this year. Just rinse and repeat – we’ll grow, I’m sure.

  3. OddballDave says:
    March 20, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    We will once again have our regular Manchester(UK) Ludum Dare jam at MadLab. Tickets always sell out so be sure to book early so as not to be disappointed – https://madlab.org.uk/events/manchester-game-jam-april-2016-sat/

  4. wolfmother says:
    March 20, 2016 at 11:56 pm

    Hi everyone!
    We’ll be running a real-world gathering at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia:
    http://www.respawn.com.au/
    We’re playing with combining a conventional LAN with a game jam. Maximum attendees is 150 and it’ll book out fast!

  6. hyperscope says:
    March 25, 2016 at 4:38 pm

    Hello!
    We will be hosting a Ludum Dare event in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at ACI Manitoba located at 245 McDermot.
    http://www.pegjam.com/ludem-dare-35/

  7. Lord Daniev says:
    March 27, 2016 at 10:41 am

    UDF be hosting again a real world gathering in Brasilia, Brazil.

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1112184412139849/

    We can take up to 30 people.

    Any interest, other doubts or info, please contact udf.ludumdare@gmail.com

  8. Finn Stokes says:
    March 30, 2016 at 7:38 am

    Jamalaide will be hosting a real world gathering in Adelaide, Australia again.

    http://www.jamalaide.org.au/jams/ld-35

    We have a maximum capacity of around 40 people.

  9. jcsirron says:
    March 30, 2016 at 6:11 pm

    Hey all!

    We will once again be hosting a real world gathering at the TinkerMill in Longmont, Colorado.

    http://www.meetup.com/LongmontHackerSpace/events/230001842/

  11. jee7 says:
    April 1, 2016 at 11:50 am

    Tartu, Estonia: https://www.facebook.com/events/1046242828730830/
    Max capacity: 32 workstations (PC, headphones, drawing tablet), room for a total of 40 people.
    Availability of lunch and workstations based on the order of registration. :)

  12. Gustavo Christino says:
    April 1, 2016 at 10:37 pm

    Gamejam Goiana in Goiás, Brasil.

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamedevgo/

    We can take up to 25 people.

    Any interest from Goiás, other doubts or info, please contact…
    gamejamgo@gmail.com

  14. georgelandon says:
    April 3, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    Richmond, KY USA
    Eastern Kentucky University
    http://gaming.eku.edu/events/eku-spring-game-jam-2016

  17. rawrsoft says:
    April 4, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    We’re hosting in New York:
    nyc.vrjam16.com

    Public showcase New York:
    showcase.vrjam16.com

  18. Omiya Games says:
    April 4, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    As usual, we’re hosting in Troy, New York at the Tech Valley Game Space. Important to note is that there will be a VR/AR/Gaming hackathon going on at the same time, with their own rule-set. While entering to that event is entirely optional, it does mean our space will be pretty busy during this game jam weekend. On the other hand, I’m hearing rumors about free food….

    Sign up at the Meetup link below:
    http://www.meetup.com/TechValleyGameSpace/events/228558727/

  20. Powersource says:
    April 5, 2016 at 4:09 pm

    We, code@lth, are hosting one at PROLAB, LTH, LUND, SWEDEN.
    We will be having the space open for everyone during both Saturday and Sunday, check the FB-event for details https://www.facebook.com/events/204757443237270/

    The Thursday before we will also having an event where we’ll have a short lecture and a workshop to get to know Unity in preparation https://www.facebook.com/events/1769663016594810/

    If you can’t access FB please just ask and I’ll hopefully get back to you.

  22. yadurajiv says:
    April 6, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    This is a first :)

    IGDA Bangalore and the NASSCOM Gaming forum are teaming up to host a real world gathering here in Bangalore, India.

    http://www.meetup.com/Bangalore-Game-Developers/events/230177644/

  23. cowboycolor says:
    April 6, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    As per usual Eugene, Oregon US will have one.

    https://www.facebook.com/events/208837436171410/

  24. invi says:
    April 7, 2016 at 8:41 am

    GameFounders Asia & IGDA Malaysia are hosting one at GameFounders Asia HQ, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/214957778881470/214963182214263/

  26. jakub.gemrot says:
    April 7, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    Czech Republic, Prague, Charles University

    Capacity: 40 people
    Free entry.
    Everyone is welcome!

    Sign up at FB event: http://bit.ly/ld35mff-fb
    Page: http://bit.ly/ld35mff-page
    Twitter: http://bit.ly/ld35mff-twitter
    Site Info: http://bit.ly/ld35mff

  30. M2tM says:
    April 11, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    http://www.meetup.com/Indie-Game-Jams/events/230304406/

    This is a small meetup group we just started. This meetup is in Venice, California. The address is in the link.

    We’re new to the area so we’re just hosting a small meetup for anyone interested in joining us.

  31. giordanno92 says:
    April 12, 2016 at 8:06 am

    Hello! We’ll be hosting a real world gathering too!
    Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Local: Espaço de Estudos Botafogo
    Website: http://costudying.org/espacobotafogo/

    Somewhere around 8 or 9 people.

  32. BruReale says:
    April 12, 2016 at 11:27 am

    We are going to get together in Argentina!

    We are also encouraging people in applying to participate in our teams from their homes.

    Facebook event
    https://www.facebook.com/events/1708360509448621/

    Form if you are international and you wanna join us from your home and do games with us:
    http://goo.gl/forms/74FUpVDTJ3

  33. uugengiven says:
    April 12, 2016 at 11:23 pm

    We are hosting at Looking for Group Pittsburgh – tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ludum-dare-35-tickets-24612352208

    Our address
    924 Brookline Blvd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15226

  34. mwillson says:
    April 13, 2016 at 12:41 am

    Hey there! We will be hosting a gathering at Noisebridge in San Francisco! We will start 6pm friday and have an introductory/team forming session then. https://noisebridge.net/wiki/Ludum_Dare

    More about Noisebridge: https://noisebridge.net/wiki/Noisebridge

    Address:
    2169 Mission St
    San Francisco, CA 94110

  35. BrianSChung says:
    April 13, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    Gathering hosted in Bloomfield, New Jersey.

    https://www.facebook.com/events/256911657993972/

    Address is:

    80 Oakland Ave.
    Bloomfield, NJ

  36. purplepanda says:
    April 14, 2016 at 3:55 am

    Plymouth (UK) Game Dev Society are hosting a gathering in Plymouth Uni, there is still plenty of space left!

    https://attending.io/events/ludum-dare-35

  37. inakrinat says:
    April 14, 2016 at 5:24 am

    Astana (Kazakhstan) – Zoccolo coworking
    https://www.facebook.com/astanajam/
    http://agj.kz/

  38. Goldenbear says:
    April 14, 2016 at 9:22 am

    Real world gathering happening in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada at The Hub on main street. There’s plenty of room if anyone wants to joins us! Many thanks to the Hub owners for letting us use their space!!!
    http://www.hubsouthshore.com

  39. savethejets1 says:
    April 14, 2016 at 2:23 pm

    Almost forgot to post here (doh)

    Calgary, AB Canada.

    http://www.meetup.com/Calgary-Game-Developers/events/230054990/

  40. bcp says:
    April 14, 2016 at 3:57 pm

    Hello, we (PUCPR) are hosting a space for our students and guests!

    https://www.facebook.com/JogosDigitaispucpr/posts/1744487545795520

    Where: Curitiba, Brazil

  41. skydeveloper says:
    April 14, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    Hello! We’ll be hosting a HomeOffice gathering too!
    Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Local: Jacarepaguá

    Somewhere around 1 or 2 people.

    Discord: https://discord.gg/0wzAVS3M7iMdtvAv

  42. skydeveloper says:
    April 14, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    Hi! We’ll be hosting a HomeOffice gathering too!
    Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Local: Jacarepaguá

    Somewhere around 1 or 2 people.

    Discord: https://discord.gg/0wzAVS3M7iMdtvAv

  44. FatalFemalesVideogameFactory says:
    April 19, 2016 at 12:10 pm

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1456231127971041/?ref=bookmarks

    My fully female team was built here. 😀

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