Hamar Global GameJam 2026
We are Seeking Volunteers!
Tickets are Available!
- Tickets 215NOK
- Age 18+
- T-shirt included
- Food provided
What is a GameJam?
On 30. Jan - 1 Feb. 2026, we'll once again gather for the biggest game-making event in the world. Over one weekend, over 250 game developers, game students, and game/tech enthusiasts join forces and create together here in Hamar! During the event, we brainstorm, pitch our ideas, divide into teams, and create as many games as possible over 48 hours. Are you ready?
Everyone is welcome! After all, game creation requires all kinds of skills - from programmers to game designers, to artists and musicians. People with no previous experience are also encouraged to join us, share their perspective, and learn more about game development.
Benefactors
Arnaud Briche — Keynote
Senior Partner Engineer at Unity Software
Arnaud blends deep Unity expertise with hands-on game jam experience. In his keynote he’ll share practical advice and inspiration for jammers. He’ll be on site for questions, mentoring, and Unity-specific troubleshooting. He will also host a follow-up session for anyone wanting to dive deeper into tools, workflows and optimization.
Event Schedule
May be changed
- Friday, January 30, 2026:
- 14:00 Doors open
- 16:00 Introduction & information in Auditorium 1
- 16:40 Local Keynote
- 17:00 Global Game Jam keynote
- 18:00 Brainstorming & pizza
- 19:00 Pitching
- 20:00 Groups assembled, mission start! (you can make games now)
- Saturday, January 31, 2026:
- 11:00 Showers available
- 15:00 Deadline for registration at globalgamejam.org
(Should already be done before or during registration & required to get pizza) - 16:00 Testbonanza-event
- 18:00 Foods
- 19:00 Unity talk with Arnaud Brich
- 20:00 Game tournament
- Sunday, February 1, 2026:
- 11:00 Showers available
- 15:00 Deadline for submission at globalgamejam.org
- 16:00 Presentation of all the games. (Max 2 minutes per group.)
- 18:00 Doors close