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Abstract
Game jams have become a rapid growing phenomenon. Every year brings new and larger game jams. In this study, we closely followed the world’s largest single location game jam in order to explore the engagement among participants. The authors joined the organizing group of the Nordic Game Jam 2013, and gained a favorable opportunity to observe the 470 game developers efforts during the 48 hours of non-stop development. The paper presents the results of two surveys conducted just before and after the event as well as observations during the game jam. The main motivational factors among participants were to develop games and to meet new people. We believe that the community building as well as the motivation and engagement due to social aspects and the desire to learn more about game development among participants at such events might have beneficial ripple effects, which are valuable to investigate more closely.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Workshop Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games : Society for the Advancement of the Science of Digital Games |
Publisher | Foundations of Digital Games |
Publication date | 25 Jun 2013 |
ISBN (Print) | ISBN 78-0-9913982-1-8 |
Publication status | Published - 25 Jun 2013 |
Event | Foundations of Digital Games: The 8th International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games - Crete, Chania, Greece Duration: 14 May 2013 → 17 May 2013 |
Conference
Conference | Foundations of Digital Games |
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Location | Crete |
Country/Territory | Greece |
City | Chania |
Period | 14/05/2013 → 17/05/2013 |
Series | Foundations of Digital Games Conference Proceedings |
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Games, Communication and Learning
Fog, H. S., Reng, L., Bjørner, T., Kofoed, L. B. & Eskildsen, S.
10/10/2011 → …
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Foundations of Digital Games
Henrik Schønau Fog (Speaker)
14 May 2013 → 18 May 2013Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations