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AVIJOZI Gaming

Ready, Code, Play!

AVIJOZI offers game developer & distributor talks, console gaming and virtual reality experiences, a 2-hour game programming class and the AVIJOZI 2024 Game Jam!

Ready for the challenge to code your own game? Join the AVIJOZI 2024 Game Jam! For a high-energy sprint of creativity, collaboration, team work and craft. AVIJOZI 2024 Game Jam contestant registration opens here on Tuesday, 27 August.

GAME JAM ALERT!

Join AVIJOZI 2024 Game Jam for a high energy sprint of creativity, collaboration, and chaos! Team up, jam, and craft your way to Game Jam champ! Sign up now and let’s create something legendary!—let’s create something epic! Will you be the champ?

Important Dates You Need to Know:

27 August 24 :

Game Jam launch, categories announced & address from AVIJOZI founder (Online)

9 September 24 : First Round Submission of Games

12 September 24 : Announcement of Finalists

12-14 September 24 : Finalist to battle for champ and prepare for pitch presentation

14 September 24 : Play-testing, voting & Exhibition of Games to the public at AVIJOZI

               15 September 24 : Winners Announced

5 min & 2 min Q & A on stage with judges.

PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!

3 Month Animation Mentorship from Chocolate Tribe

3 Month Mentorship in the Business of Gaming Kimard Studio

R10 000.00 : For 1st Place Winner

Winners will be announced during the closing remarks on 15 September 2024!

Rules:

  1. The deadline date for submission will be the 11th of September 2024 at 12 midnight.
  2. Age restriction 16 – 35
  3. A team or individual can enter the competition
  4. Anyone from Africa is allowed to enter the competition as long as they can make it to the AVIJOZI 2024 event.
  5. No copyrighted material is permitted for submission !
  6. All risk or liability in case of copyright infringement or other legal issues resides with the entrant, AVIJOZI, Chocolate Tribe and any of its partners take no responsibility for entered games.
  7. The game must be fully playable in order to be eligible to win.
  8. Use whichever development system and language you are comfortable with.
  9. The judges decision is final.