Global Game Jam 2025 FGJ-site at Lapland UAS!

Global Game Jam, world’s largest game development event is here once again in January 2025. During the jam small teams develop their own games within a time constraint and a common theme. Everyone from first-timers to seasoned game devs are welcome. You can gather your team either in advance or at the event.

The global event starts on Monday 20th of January and lasts until Sunday 26th. The event in Rovaniemi, like most of the main on-site events, will take place on the weekend of 24.-26. Jan. The Rovaniemi event is a part of Finnish Game Jam and is organized by Level Up Lapland project and IGDA Rovaniemi.

Jam location is at Lapland University of Applied sciences. Jamming starts on Friday at 5PM and ends 48 hours later. There are a few computers available at the jam site, but only one per dev team at maximum, so bringing your own device is strongly recommended. Bring also any special equipment you need, e.g. pen tablets or midi instruments. Some keyboards, mice and cables will be available at the jam site.

Board game makers are also welcome. Bringing your own equipment is also recommended for board game teams, but a printer and some shared materials are available.

One large room is reserved as a working space for the teams. A fridge and a microwave will be available in a separate space. Coffee and tea are available, small snacks can be bought from Café Lumen’s self-service checkout and the nearest Sale is not far away. Sauna is warm in the evenings, so make sure to pack a towel!

The organizers will provide more detailed information on program at the site and door opening and closing times. All attendees at Rovaniemi site must be at least 18 years old.