GAME JAM - Coming Soon

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 Welcome to GAME JAM, the newest hands-on Coding & Gaming Club powered by First Coast Esports Alliance!

If you love gaming and have ever wondered “How do they make this?” — this is your chance to build your own.

GAME JAM is a weekly, project-based club where students learn to design, code, and publish their own video games using GameMaker ~ the same powerful platform used to create real indie hits.

GAME JAM isn’t just about playing games ~ it’s about building them.

Participants will use GameMaker to:

• 🎮 Design their own original game concepts
• 🧠 Learn coding logic, variables, sprites, and mechanics
• 🎨 Create characters, levels, and sound effects
• 🤝 Work in teams like real development studios
• 🚀 Showcase their finished games at the end of the season

Each session builds toward a playable game students can share with friends and family.

Game development teaches:

• Problem-solving
• Creative thinking
• Collaboration
• Digital literacy
• Project management
• Computational logic

These are the same skills used in careers like software development, animation, esports production, app design, and tech entrepreneurship.

Meet other students who share your passion for:

• Indie games
• Esports
• Coding
• Streaming
• Tech & creativity

Build a network of creators — not just players.

Whether you’re interested in:

• Starting an esports team
• Exploring college tech programs
• Building your own game studio
• Competing in game design competitions
• Or just learning something awesome…

GAME JAM gives you a launchpad.

Let’s be honest — coding feels different when:

• Your character finally jumps correctly.
• Your game music actually works.
• Your friends are testing something you built.
• You see your name in the credits.

There’s nothing like it.

• Middle & High School students (ages 12 to 18)
• Beginners curious about coding
• Gamers who want to create
• Students interested in STEM & tech careers
• Future esports innovators

No prior coding experience required — just bring your creativity and curiosity.