What is TOJam?
The Toronto Independent Game Development Jam (TOJam) is a free, annual game-making event open to the public. For the last 5 years, we've gathered together the craziest game makers in the world for a 3-day, around-the-clock game making binge. We're looking for coders, artists, musicians, designers - anyone that has game making ability. You can attend by yourself, or with a team. TOJam attracts a mix of hobbyists, students, and professionals. For some, it's an opportunity to try new ideas, for others it's a chance to focus. TOJam #6 will be held May 13 - 15, 2011.
TOJam IS NOT a competition, conference, or learning opportunity.
The crazy deadline is all the competition you need,
and leaves no room to listen to speakers or learn new technology.
TOJam IS all about harnessing your existing knowledge to produce the best game possible. The deadline, combined with the talents of everyone attending, produces results. We consider the jam a kick-start, and want everyone to continue polishing their diamonds in the rough.
Together with the Hand Eye Society, we're actively trying to showcase the games created at TOJam. Look for TOJam games at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, Nuite Blanche, FanExpo, Gamercamp and the immortal Torontron.
The Toronto Independent Game Development Jam (TOJam) is a free, annual game-making event open to the public. For the last 5 years, we've gathered together the craziest game makers in the world for a 3-day, around-the-clock game making binge. We're looking for coders, artists, musicians, designers - anyone that has game making ability. You can attend by yourself, or with a team. TOJam attracts a mix of hobbyists, students, and professionals. For some, it's an opportunity to try new ideas, for others it's a chance to focus. TOJam #6 will be held May 13 - 15, 2011.
Your goal is to FINISH a Good, Small, Game in 3 Days.
TOJam IS NOT a competition, conference, or learning opportunity.
The crazy deadline is all the competition you need,
and leaves no room to listen to speakers or learn new technology.
TOJam IS all about harnessing your existing knowledge to produce the best game possible. The deadline, combined with the talents of everyone attending, produces results. We consider the jam a kick-start, and want everyone to continue polishing their diamonds in the rough.
Together with the Hand Eye Society, we're actively trying to showcase the games created at TOJam. Look for TOJam games at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, Nuite Blanche, FanExpo, Gamercamp and the immortal Torontron.
TOJam provides the motivation, you provide the Magic.