# Event Details - **Event Name**: San Diego Summer Game Jam 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: Enter the San Diego Summer Game Jam and compete against local game developers to make the best game in just 1 weekend!About this EventSan Diego Game Jam 2026No need for a team of head of time! We will form them there.Do you have what it takes to make a great game? (Of course you do!) Enter the San Diego Game Jam and make the best game you can in just 1 weekend!Participants will create games based on a common theme and chosen mechanics. A panel of industry professionals will review these games and decide the winners in different categories.Best OverallBest AudioBest ArtBest NarrativeBest DesignMake your own game and most importantly have fun!The San Diego Game Jam is a weekend-long friendly competition in which teams of game developers create brand-new games based on a challenging theme. Technically, the team that creates the best game wins, but the real prize is the friends we make along the way.Celebrate our local San Diego game development community! Connect with other game makers, meet new friends, share your ideas, and build your dream game within a weekend.Developers of all skill levels are welcome. Professionals, hobbyists, and even first-time devs should not miss this amazing opportunity to make games and connect with other game makers.Please join the IGDA San Diego Discord to get more information on this event, or if you are joining us online.https://www.igdasandiego.org/discordThe 2025 San Diego Game Jam is in-person this year. It is free to jam remotely.P lease join our discord to find a remote team.Event DetailsTicket PricesEarly Bird (in-person) - $35.00General Admission (in-person) - $40.00General InformationParticipants must be 18 years or older to participate.RulesParticipants will receive a theme at the start of the jam.The maximum team size is 6 people. Participants may work independently.Participants may not use any previously developed concepts, code, or assets. (i.e. code from a past game jam)Participants may not use any assets or code that is not free and open to public use. (i.e. paid asset packs)Participants must complete and submit a game by 8PM on Sunday to be eligible for awards.Judges will review all game submissions and determine prize winners after the jam. The winners will be announced during a mixer event after the jam. Details to follow.Your game must be playable on both Windows and Mac OR in a browser.ScheduleFRIDAY5:30pm - 6:00pm: Check in6:00pm - 6:30pm : Opening statements, theme reveal, ground rules6:30pm - 8:00pm: Jam Starts! Pitch ideas, form teams, and eat pizza!9:00pm: Campus Doors close, join us again tomorrow!SATURDAY9:00 am: Campus Doors Open10:00am: Brunch5:00pm: Dinner9:00pm: Campus Doors close, join us tomorrow!SUNDAY9:00am: Campus Doors Open10:00am: Brunch5:00pm: Dinner7:00pm: Submission window closes, Game showcase starts8:00 - 9:00pm: Cleaning the campus9:00pm: Campus Doors close, thanks for joining us!More Info!What is a game jam?A game jam is an event where pros and hobbyists come together to build a game in a set period of time, usually 48 hours. Participants are given a theme and set out to interpret that theme into a game in small groups.Is this a competition?Yes! Participants will compete to make games based on a common theme and chosen mechanics. These games will be reviewed by a panel of industry professional judges who will decide winners in different categories. Winners will receive great prizes.Do I need to be a game developer to attend?The jam is open to everyone, regardless of skill level or profession.What kind of games can I make?Digital games are accepted. Games should be playable on Windows or Mac. Browser-based games work best.Do I need to be an IGDA member to participate?This event is open to the public. No membership is required, but IGDA membership helps fund future events!Health and SafetyMasks are recommended while indoors to prevent the spread of COVID.Contact IGDA-SD!Still have questions? Contact us at contact@igdasandiego.org! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b4405320-8e48-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w1096-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-diego/san-diego-summer-game-jam-2026/100001993428479243 - **Event Categories**: brunch, contests, workshops, health-wellness, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-08-08T00:30:00Z - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Mesa College - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 42.99, max: 42.99, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Diego - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Mesa College - **lat**: 32.8051032 - **long**: -117.1627105 - **full address**: Mesa College, 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: San Diego Summer Game Jam 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1282249319bc51e91eecbf240a07f8cbcb2738e05e6c8816b540f0d1023f37e5-rimg-w1200-h670-dc8fd3fd-gmir.jpg?v=1783719717 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is San Diego Summer Game Jam 2026 being held? - **A:** San Diego Summer Game Jam 2026 takes place on Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Mesa College, 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for San Diego Summer Game Jam 2026? - **A:** San Diego Summer Game Jam 2026 is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing San Diego Summer Game Jam 2026? - **A:** San Diego Summer Game Jam 2026 is organized by IGDA San Diego. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** San Diego Summer Game Jam 2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Diego, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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