Gabrovo is preparing for another stunning adventure in the world of gaming with the sixth edition of Gabrovo Game Jam 2024! This hackathon dedicated to computer and board games brings together programmers, writers, animators and artists from across the country in one inspiring event at the Museum of Humour and Satire. It will take place from 26 to 28 January 2024, and is part of the prestigious Global Game Jam (http://globalgamejam.org/).
Join completely FREE and make the game of your dreams:
Gabrovo Game Jam invites you to participate with pre-formed teams or create teams during the event.
Registration is open until 22 January 2024: https://forms.gle/PmH99nbSGPAmGuAc7
What awaits you:
- Create a team and develop a prototype of your own game in 48 intensive hours;
- Pizza brainstorming sessions;
- Compete for exciting prizes.
Prizes provided by our sponsor SYBO especially for this event:
- 1st place: 4 pcs. Mechanical keyboard Razer – BlackWidow V3 Tenkeyless, Razer Green;
- 2nd place: 4 pcs. Gaming headset Razer – Blackshark V2 X, черни;
- 3rd place: 4 pcs. Gaming mouse Razer – DeathAdder Essential, оптична, черна.
Judging will be based on standard criteria, and what the jury will look for and will bring bonus points to the teams are plots and characters in the games close to Gabrovo and its residents - resourceful and thrifty, enterprising, with a sense of humor, as well as the presence of distinctive symbols of the city.
Team Mentors:
- Radoslav Nedyalkov: Senior Character Artist at SYBO
Radoslav Nedyalkov is a Senior Character Artist with experience in the animation and video game industry. His main task involves creating 3D characters and has extensive experience in most areas of computer graphics. His passion focuses on inventing and developing styles and techniques in the gaming world. He strives to promote and share knowledge and experience with the digital artist community and strongly supports the development of new creation alternatives such as open source software.
- Daniel Angelov: Quality Assurance Manager at the IT company FFW
Daniel has worked for over 9 years at the FFW. For the last 4 years he has been responsible for the development of the department in all European offices of the company. For him, Global Game Jam is the event that brings together current and future IT professionals and graphic designers providing them with the conditions to have a great weekend among amazing mentors, colleagues and friends.
- Ralia Georgieva: Project manager at BrainstormYouth
Ralia Georgieva is a multimedia designer and project manager with experience in advertising, design and games. With a curious nature and a passion for technology and games, Ralia has published several innovative board games. Her hands-on approach to learning creates an inspiring environment for development. Among other things, Ralia is part of the Museum of Humor and Satire team as a Public Relations expert with a focus on online audience development.
- Stefan Stoychev: Senior Software Developer at Lexoro Group
Stefan Stoychev is a 32-year old programmer with over 10 years of experience in the IT field. He has been fascinated by the magic of programming since he was a child and over time has managed to make a name for himself in the field of software engineering.
He closely follows new technologies and trends in the field, aiming to keep abreast of the latest developments.
Outside of the technical world, he loves art and often visits exhibitions and galleries. He sees art as an inspirational factor that enriches his technical perspective and provides new dimensions to the creative process.
- Tsanislav Pavlovski: Technical Artist at Visteon Corporation
Stanislav Pavovsky is experienced Technical Artist at Visteon Corp, where he successfully combined his education in graphic design with his passion for video games. As a passionate supporter of open source software, Tsanislav promotes the use of Blender 3D to create visually impressive automotive interfaces. His skills are not limited to the corporate environment as he actively participates in game jams where inspiration from spontaneity and collaboration translate into innovative projects.
Learn from the best and enter the world of game development!
Event partners:
- SYBO Games: Danish video game company, creators of Subway Surfers.sybogames.com
- Department of Computer Systems and Technologies, Technical University - Gabrovotugab.bg/za-nas/fakultet-elektrotehnika-i-elektronika/katedra-kompyutarni-sistemi-i-tehnologii
- Sientia AD
- PE 3 Grafixoft Ltd.
Organised by:
- Museum of Humor and Satire
- Daniel Angelov
Become part of the gaming universe with Gabrovo Game Jam 2024! Don't miss this exclusive experience. Register by 22 January 2024! https://forms.gle/PmH99nbSGPAmGuAc7
For more details and to register, visit our website or contact us:
The team of Gabrovo Game Jam 2024
https://humorhouse.bg/
Email: digital@humorhouse.bg
Phone: +359 87966 6934
