Global Game Jam

30 January - 1 February, 2026

Global Game Jam Antwerp is returning for the 16th time!

*Global Game Jam is a worldwide event taking place every year in January where the creation of games is celebrated. Antwerp is just one of many locations all over the globe! 🌍

Each edition there is a secret theme that will be revealed at the start of the event. We provide you with a location, food and a separate sleeping area so you can work your magic during these intense 48 hours.

Even if you have never developed a game you can still participate at this event. We welcome all people with all kinds of skills. If you’re a musician, developer, writer, artist or are simply interested in creating games, don’t hesitate and join!

Maxed out for the moment, but we're trying to expand, so join the waitinglist



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Schedule

Friday the 30th

    16:00 - 17:00: Doors open, you are welcome in Het Bos!
    17:00 - 18:00: Introduction and getting to know each other
    18:00 - 18:30: Theme announcement
    18:30 - 19:30: Brainstorming
    19:30 - 20:15: Dinner
    20:15 - 21:00: Idea pitches & Teaming up
    21:00: Make your game

Saturday the 31st

    ~ : Make your game
    ~ : Breakfast & Lunch
    19:30 - 20:15: Dinner

Sunday the 1st

    ~ : Make your game
    ~ : Breakfast & Lunch
    ~ - 17:00: Finish your game
    17:00 - 19:00: Game presentation and voting
    19:00 - 19:45: Dinner
    19:45 - 20:30: Closing Ceremony



Pricing

The price to participate in this jam is 35 EUR! This price includes:

🚀 Your participation to the game jam on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
🍔 7 Meals: Friday dinner. Saturday & Sunday breakfast, lunch and dinner.️
🛏️ Space to sleep on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.️
🍌 Snacks and drinks in between.
🏠 Space to work on your game.
🎮 Playing the games created by participants on Sunday.
🔌 Basic necessities such as power and Wi-Fi.
🎁 A cool gift to forever remember this jam!


Accomodation

You can choose between the following:

Make use of our free sleeping room: There is a separate sleeping area. Beds are not available at our provided location, so bring your own inflatable mattress and sleeping bag. We do not have a shower available, so please provide the necessities to ensure a pleasant experience for others.

Arrange your own accomodation: If you want a higher level of comfort, with a proper bed and bathroom, we suggest booking a room at a nearby budget hotel. Prizeotel for example is just arround the corner. You will still get breakfast on the Jam site.

Food

We provide the following meals:

Friday
    Dinner
Saturday
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Sunday
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner

All food served will be vegiterian. if you have any special restrictions, let us know in the registration form.

What to bring

💻 Your computers with cables and chargers
🎮 Controllers if necessary
🎧 Headset or earbuds
📝 Paper, pens, markers, pencils
👩‍🎨 Other equipment you require such as a drawing tablet or music instrument
👨🏽‍💻 Install your required software in advance! Update to the latest version already.
🛏️ Sleeping bag and air mattress or sleeping mat
🪥 Clothes, deodorant and other personal hygiene necessities
🔩 Any personal items you require during the weekend
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