This game jam, organized in collaboration with InForm, was a great success! Aimed at connecting the younger generations with the key role of information, this event brought together just over 40 highly motivated computer science, journalism and design students. Held over 24 hours starting on Friday evening, September 27, the students were challenged to design and develop video games around the theme of information, exploring topics such as fact-checking, a journey into the life of a journalist, and deepfakes.
The event resulted in the creation of 12 stunning game prototypes, each demonstrating the power of video games as a medium to engage young audiences with critical issues. Out of these, 3 winning teams stood out for their creativity, technical excellence and the demo they presented. Hosted by EPFL and made possible through the collaboration of numerous partners and the generous support of sponsors, the game jam was a memorable and inspiring experience for all involved.
The winning games are listed below:
Goofy City Needs You by Joey Gugler, Emmanuel Omont, Romain Labbe, Adrien Jangal and Uri Jaquet
17:35 : Showcase of games created during ISART Digital’s GameWeek
17:50 : Presentation of the game jam and the challenge by GameLab UNIL-EPFL
18:05 : Creation of teams (max. 5 people per team)
18:15 : Start of the game jam, moderated by LauzHack
19:30 & 21:00 : 🍕 in BC 410
22:30 : Closing of the working space. You are free to work elsewhere/remotely.
Saturday, September 28
08:30 : Breakfast in BC 410
12:00 : Lunch in BC 410
17:00 : Final bell and team assembly in room BC 420
17:10 : Project pitches by each team
18:00 : Jury deliberation to select the top 3 games
18:30 : Awards ceremony
18:50 onwards : Aperitif dinner and celebration in BC 410
Meals and beverages will be available throughout the event. In addition, video game designer Lucie Robert will be present at various times to guide the teams.
Jury members
Olivier Michel, Crésus
Hassane Assendal, ELCA
Karine Papillaud and Patrick Vallélian, InForm
Maël Addoum, ISART Digital
Isaac Pante, GameLab Unil-EPFL
Gaël Hurlimann, EPFL
Mounir Krichane, IMI
Location
EPFL, BC Building
Chemin Alan Turing
1015 Ecublens