#1 Culture Gamejam 2024

13.09.2024 - 15.09.2024 at Belvedere 21, Vienna πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή

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proudly presents:

Two nights at the museum#1 Culture Gamejam

Join the bravest Gamejam this year and show us your game development skills. The event is a 48h Gamejam with a twist. The location is the Belvedere 21 in Vienna. The challenges are related to cultural topics and tourism.

  • Hands-on game development
  • Great prizepool for full creativity
  • Fair judging and feedback for you
  • Awesome people and great vibes
Applications closed

48hrs, one competition, lots of prizesParticipate in our Gamejam challenges

This year you can select 1 of 4 challenges to participate in. For each challenge a winner will be selected, and we will provide support for the necessary steps to release the winning games.

Challenge #1:
NPC & AI Challenge

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Challenge #2:
Immerse yourself into culture

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Challenge #3:
Museum Accessibility

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Challenge #4:
On the go!

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Procedure

#1 GameJamDevelop a game concept together in a team, that you can present after 48hrs
#2 GameJamConvince the partners that your game is the best and win the prize
#3 AftermathGet supported by pgda to check what needs to be done to release the game.
#4 LaunchRelease the game and get additional marketing push by cultural institutions in Vienna.

Pioneers of game development austria is the association focused on supporting, showcasing, and accelerating Austrian games, developers, and business. They will support the participating teams in evaluating the potential and provide mentoring for a potential launch of the game.

Partners & SponsorsWe are excited to host you!

This event is a collaborative project and a developer centric event made possible by our partners and sponsors.

Community Partners

Participants.You are welcome!

We welcome all game devs in all levels: students, employees, freelancers, experimenters. Different perspectives help creating new ideas. We are an inclusive event welcoming all cultures, genders, ages and backgrounds. Participation is free and open to everyone – registration & confirmation necessary.

Visionaries

Game Developers & Engine people

World conquerers & Visionaries

Team Players

Hands on Girls&Guys&Inbetween

Artists & Creatives

Location & ExperienceDirectly at Belvedere 21

Venue for contemporary art, film, and music as well as an urban meeting point. An architectural icon of post-war modernism.

plan of location
plan of location

Arsenalstraße 1, 1030 Wien

Great food and the possibility to stay overnight is given.
Tickets for Belvedere are included
Find out more about the museum: https://www.belvedere.at/besuch/belvedere-21

Prizes, prizes, prizes...Participate in the prizepool

There is a 1st, 2nd and 3rd that split most of the prize pool. Additionally there will be prizes for exceptional solutions.

  • Overall Prizepool

    + € 5.000,-
  • Additional Prizes

    Best Student Project
    Sustainability & Diversity Focus
    Best Education Content
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    Best Open Source Project
    Advanced Technology
    Social Media Tombola

Aftermath possibilities

Together with Pioneers of Game Development Austria , we would love to support you in launching your game and starting your journey in the industry. The potential for budgetary support will be evaluated individually. Partners have a variety of possibilities for participants in place like budget, job offers, master topics or internship opportunities. The event is also a great opportunity to get in touch with the industry.

Agenda.3days, 48hrs, full long weekend

Friday, 13.09.2024

TimeTopic
09:00Opening & Registration
10:00Presentation of Format, Rules and Constraints
11:00Challenge Selection, Formation of Teams
12:00Lunch
13:00Official Gamejam Start
18:00Dinner
21:00Night Hacking

Saturday, 14.09.2024

TimeTopic
09:00Hacking Day
10:00Hacking Day
11:00Hacking Day
12:00Lunch
13:00Hacking Day
18:00Dinner
21:00Night Hacking

Sunday, 15.09.2024

TimeTopic
09:00Breakfast
10:00Pitch Training with Trainer
12:00Lunch
13:00Project Submission
14:00Presentations & Demos
16:00Winner announcement
17:00Dinner, Drinks & Networking

FAQs.Any more questions?

It is always an exciting time when participating at a gamejam. No matter if you a frequent participant, a curious one or an absolutely newbie - do you have any questions? We've got you covered!

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