Games4SocialImpact 2026

About
Have you ever thought about DESIGNING A GAME? Even if you never considered designing a game, you are looking at this website and thinking, “I’m curious! I got this! I can totally do it!” And to add some icing to the cake, you can actually build something that has a positive social impact. Oh, yeah, and we recognize some games with awards! And there’s free food! And the event itself is free!

What is a game jam?
According to Wikipedia, a game jam is a gathering of people for the purpose of planning, designing, and creating one or more games within a short span of time, usually ranging between 24 and 72 hours. Participants are generally composed of programmers, game designers, artists, writers, and others in game development-related fields.

When is it?
Friday, October 16, 2026. 5 to 6 p.m. Orientation, team registration, keynote, talking to people, etc.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 – 9 a.m. through Sunday, October 18, at Noon Game Jam
Sunday, October 18, 2026 - Noon to 3 p.m. Judges and jammers evaluate games
Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 3 to 4 p.m. Awards Ceremony

Where is it?
Information Sciences Building
135 North Bellefield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15213