Andalucía Game Jam 2026
Friday, 29 May 2026
Date
29 May 2026
Time
09:30 — 13:30
Venue
Jaén
Day format
Intensive on-site Game Jam where all four schools come together to present their prototypes, compete in rapid design challenges and showcase the year's work to companies, families and institutions.
Attending audience
Rapid design challenge
Teams receive a company brief and have hours to develop a playable proposal. Creativity, methodology and teamwork under real pressure.
Pitching to the jury
Each team presents its prototype to a panel of industry professionals, teachers and institutional representatives.
Showcase & recognition
Open public exhibition of all prototypes developed throughout the year, followed by an awards ceremony for the teams.
Day agenda
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Registration and accreditation
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Session opens — demos, pitches and prototype showcases
Demo setup: teams install their video game builds at their assigned stations and get their projects ready to be played.
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Institutional act and networking
Reception of authorities and media. Official breakfast for guests, companies and students.
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Session continues — demos, pitches and prototype showcases
«Success Stories» pitch block: three 10-15 minute talks by industry companies and partner organisations.
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Sector round table
Direct conversation between students and industry professionals on the realities of the sector, career paths and «the things nobody tells you» about the video game industry.
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Closing ceremony
Edificio El Banco — Misión Gaming Jaén
Misión Gaming Jaén is Jaén province's Digital Content and Video Game Centre, housed in the former Bank of Spain building designed by architect Rafael Moneo. Its facilities include recording and podcast studios, coworking areas, portable chroma screens, the latest gaming consoles, 3D creation software and graphics tablets. Its mission is to help entrepreneurs and creators prototype, validate and connect with the video game industry — making it the natural venue for Andalucía Game Jam's Game Jam & Showcase.
What will be presented?
Discover the prototypes students have been developing for months — all to be presented at the final event.
View prototypes