supplies
Have questions about what to bring? For the Hoboken location, please contact Jeff Thompson with any questions or requests. For Omaha, contact Alex Myers.
EVERYONE
Things everyone should bring!
- Notebook and pencil for sketching - graph paper is great, but whatever you're most comfortable with.
- Headphones, for quiet and to keep your cool sound effects from disturbing your neighbors!
- Water and snacks - it's a long day!
BOARD/ANALOG GAMES
First-time game makers are encouraged to make a board, card, or other analog game.
- Blank printer paper and cardstock.
- Blank note cards.
- Random art supplies: pencils, pens, markers, stickers, etc.
- Two decks of cards with different colored backs (red and blue Hoyle cards are perfect).
- Poker chips or some kind of token.
- A few dice (normal 6-sided are fine, no need for crazy 40-sided D&D dice!).
- Any other scavanged game pieces you can find.
VIDEO GAMES
Aside from the below, video game makers might consider building frameworks, assembling assets, etc before the jam.
- Laptop computer (don't forget your power cord!)
- Controllers you might want to use.
- Bookmarked documentation for your environment of choice.
OTHER SUGGESTIONS
Want some more game jam suggestions? See this great post on common game jam pitfalls and this post with general suggestions.
Registration is absolutely free, thanks to generous support from the Stevens Institute of Technology Visual Art & Technology program and Creighton University Journalism, Media & Computing department.
