Bloomfield College

Jam Site Owner:

Entrance Fee:

None

Hours:

FRI: 4pm - 11pm. SAT: 8am - 11pm. SUN: 8am - 11pm. Jammers may stay in the Library after-hours.

Website:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GvVFroMZCFKIvTCmG-WaD09F9WHDspN7BMmLiL4leW4/…

Jam Site Description:

Get ready to make games! Your games can be digital or analog - and no prior experience is necessary.

Bringing a laptop & mouse is highly recommended, but is not required.

Some peripherals (i.e. controllers), the game dev lab (Library 209), and some tabletop game creation materials are available for jammers. Resources are limited.

SCHEDULE
Jammers may stay in the Library after-hours.

Friday, 1/29
4pm - Registration
5pm - Welcome & Keynote, Secret Theme Revealed
6pm - Group Forming
11pm - Library closes to the public
Saturday, 1/30
8am - Library opens to the public
10am - Coffee & snacks
3pm - Coffee & snacks
11pm - Library closes to the public
Sunday, 1/31
8am - Library opens to the public
10am - Coffee & snacks
3pm - Deadline to upload games
4pm - Library opens to the public
5pm - Public Arcade (light refreshments served)
6pm - Audience Choice winners awarded
11pm - Library closes to the public

GETTING TO BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE

Car: Bloomfield College is near exit 148 on the Garden State Parkway. Free parking is available in the main campus lot, at 225 Liberty Street.
Train: Montclair-Boonton Line to Bloomfield Station (~30 minute trip from NY Penn Station). Schedule here - https://www.njtransit.com/pdf/rail/R0030.pdf
Bus: The NJ Transit 11, 27, 28, 29, 72, and GO28 lines all stop in Bloomfield.

SAFE SPACE & ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY

This is a safe and inclusive space where we respect people of all backgrounds. Please help us all be mindful of our speech and behavior. Harassment of any form is not tolerated, and in certain cases violators may be asked to leave the premises. If there's an issue, please let the event organizers know.

The college’s full policy can be found here: http://www.bloomfield.edu/sites/default/files/Sexual-Harassment-Assault-Policies-8-24-15.pdf

GGJ’s legal policies: http://globalgamejam.org/legal-policies

ORGANIZER CONTACT

Brian S. Chung
201-560-2136
[email protected]
GJ Lee
201-936-0786
[email protected]

The Bloomfield College site is organized by the Creative Arts & Technology Division, with support from the Bloomfield College Game Dev Club.

CONNECT WITH OUR JAMMERS

Slack - bcgamedevclub.slack.com
Facebook - facebook.com/groups/bcgamedevclub

Food Options:

Access to food in close vicinity. Drinks and snacks provided on site.

Available Tools or Technology:

Collaborative workspaces w/ projectors, large TVs, whiteboards, power strips, wireless & wired internet. Computer lab (16 PCs) w/ game development software, Wacom tablets (16), MaKey MaKeys (16), Xbox controllers (16), Kinects (16), & more resources TBA

Who Can Participate:

Anyone

Age Restrictions:

All-ages. Anyone under 18 needs a liability waiver form (available at the door) signed by a parent/guardian.

Educational Partner:

Bloomfield College, Creative Arts & Technology