Slow Jam 2026
What: A month-long, low-pressure game jam hosted on Discord
Who: Open to all skill levels: game devs, artists, writers, musicians, and curious newcomers
When: August 1–31, 2026, with weekly speaker sessions and a final showcase
Where: Online via Discord, with an in-person showcase (date and venue TBD)
Why: To encourage creativity, learning, and community at a relaxed pace
About the Event:
Slow Jam 2026 is a month-long game jam designed to give you time to explore, experiment, and create without the crunch. Whether you’re building your first game or collaborating with friends on something ambitious, this jam is all about the process, not just the deadline.
Each week, we’ll feature guest speakers from the local industry sharing stories, tools, and techniques to inspire your journey. The jam wraps up with an in-person showcase where you’ll get to play what others have made and share your own creations!
What to Expect:
- Weekly Talks – Guest speakers every Wednesday at 6 PM CT
- Discord Jam Space – Share progress, form teams, and get feedback
- Make a Game (or Part of One) – Solo or with a group, on your own terms
- In-Person Showcase – Date TBD: come play and celebrate the projects!
- Supportive Community – No pressure, just creativity and connection
Schedule:
Aug 1st – Jam begins (Discord)
Aug 5, 6 PM CT – Speaker session (Discord)
Aug 12, 6 PM CT – Speaker session (Discord)
Aug 19, 6 PM CT – Speaker session (Discord)
Aug 26, 6 PM CT – Speaker session (Discord)
Late August (TBD) – Showcase (In person)
Aug 31st – Jam Ends
Registration Info:
Slow Jam is free and open to everyone, but we ask that you register so we know who’s jamming. Signing up helps us plan speaker sessions, keep you in the loop with announcements, and get a head count for the in-person showcase.
When you register, you’ll see two options: one for the online jam and one for the in-person showcase. Grab the jam ticket to participate, and add the showcase ticket if you’d like to join us in person. Both are free, and it takes about a minute.