Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Game Jams, Hackathons, and Game Creation Events

Abstract

Game Jam events are evolving at a rapid rate. The Global Game Jam, Ludum Dare, and the Nordic Game Jam are growing at record breaking rates, additional game jams are being introduced every year. The interest in game jams as an area of scientific study is also increasing. Events like this conference recognize the importance of game jams as an area for research, discourse and learning. We are on the forefront of this emerging research area. We are excited about the future.