Saturday, September 19 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Game Jam #4 Flatgames (Plano)

[Register here]

A game jam is an event in which artists, makers, poets, and storytellers make a video game entirely from scratch in one sitting. This fall, VSW will host a series of game jams and demonstrations that encourage collaboration and experimentation in a low-stakes, supportive environment. Each game jam will begin with a short demo of a free and accessible game-making tool led by games artist Nilson Carroll. Participants will then be given time and space to explore the tool however they like. 

On Saturday Sept. 19, Nilson will lead a game jam on Plano, an easy-to-use, click-and-drag game engine for making short, exploratory collage games. Plano was designed by the renowned experimental games artist and tool builder bagenzo and is the perfect introduction to making interactive games and digital art.

This series promotes game-making as an inclusive artistic practice, open to diverse makers and anyone who is curious about games, interactive new media, or digital storytelling. Game jam events empower makers to create and share expressive digital art outside of the boundaries of large, algorithm-driven, corporate-owned online platforms. Makers, artists, indie developers, and poets of all experience levels and ages are invited to participate. 

The game jam series will culminate in an in-person pop-up arcade of games made during the series, which will take place at VSW in December.

Recommended Experience Level: Basic computer skills

Please bring your own computer (and charger) and mouse if possible. Snacks will be provided.

Questions: Email Nilson at nilsoncarroll@vsw.org