A Weekend of Creativity & Collaboration

A celebration of innovation, teamwork, and creative problem-solving, the Global Game Jam (GGJ) is the world’s largest game creation event, gathering tens of thousands of participants in more than 100 countries for a 48-hour challenge to build a playable game based on a surprise global theme. Over a sleepless weekend, participants turn ideas into working games, all while collaborating across disciplines like programming, design, art, music, and narrative writing. 

Every January, students, alumni, and community game developers are welcome to the Marietta campus to join the fun. 

 


Two game design students review code during the Global Game Jam.

What You Need to Know

 

Student Information

Two female students looking at a computer screen.

What Students Gain:

  • Real-World Project Experience – Apply coding, design, and project management skills to produce a functioning prototype
  • Portfolio-Ready Work – Create a polished demo to showcase to employers, mentors, and peers
  • Team Collaboration – Experience working in interdisciplinary teams, simulating real industry workflows
  • Professional Networking – Connect with alumni, local developers, and industry mentors
  • A Fun, Fast-Paced Learning Environment – Discover new tools, challenge yourself creatively, and celebrate games as a form of expressive computing

 

Event sponsor speaking with a group of students.

What Sponsors Gain: 

  • Talent Discovery – Observe students' technical and creative strengths in a live, collaborative setting
  • Brand & Tech Visibility – Promote your company, API, SDK, platform, or development toolset to aspiring developers. Jammers are eager to experiment with new technologies—your stack could power their next project
  • Meaningful Engagement – Join as a judge, mentor, or speaker. Offer branded challenges or micro-awards that spark creativity and align with your company’s mission.

Sponsorship Opportunities Include:

  • Logo placement on event shirts, screens, and promo materials
  • Booth/table presence during kickoff or final showcase
  • Guest speaker or tech talk slot during opening
  • Swag giveaways, game design challenges, or prize donations
  • Option to highlight your APIs, engines, or libraries as part of the jam toolkit
  • Access to student portfolios and game demos post-event

If you have any questions sponsorship or are interested in supporting the Global Game Jam at Kennesaw State University, contact Will McKenna.

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