What is the Global Game Jam Next?

 

• Also known as GGJ Next, it is an event where we bring children and teenagers together to learn how to create games and use games in an educational way. The aim is to instigate creativity while learning to program, draw and live with other children and adolescents.

• As an extra, we give parents the opportunity to be closer and learn techniques so they can encourage their children at home.

 

This is the first time that GGJ Next will take place, this is an international event, which takes place at headquarters around the world. GGJ Next is a derivation of the famous Global Game Jam, the largest game development event in the world and which has been taking place since 2009.

 

The event will be run under a theme defined by the international organization.

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What will GGJ Next be like?

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07/21 (Saturday) at the Faculty UCL Campus Manguinhos - Block of Laboratories.

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Anyone over 7 years old can participate, preferably with the participation of parents as well.

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08:00 - Doors open

08:30 - Opening of the event

09:00 - Workshop 1 (Separation, parents and children)

10:30 - Break

10:50 - Activity 1 (Separated)

12:00 - Lunch

13:30 - Workshop 2 (Together)

3:30 pm - Break

15:50 - Activity 2 (Together)

18:00 - Evaluation of projects

19:00 - Event closing and awards

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What else do I need to know?

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The event is free !

 

Take personal hygiene items (brush, paste and deodorant)

Take a snack for breaks.

There is a bakery and restaurant close to UCL College (less than 5 minutes by car)