Empowering India’s Game Developers

Introduction

The "Road to Game Jam" is an exciting opportunity for India’s game developers to showcase their creativity and innovation. Organized by the Game Developer Association of India (GDAI) in collaboration with KGeN (Kratos Gamer Network), this initiative is a significant part of the Create in India Challenge Season 1 and falls under Pillar 2 of WAVES, which focuses on AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics, along with Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality and the Metaverse). This event gives game developers a platform to shape the future of gaming by presenting cutting-edge designs and creative concepts in a rapidly evolving industry.

Registration and Deadline

The registration for the event was open until February 16th, 2025 and since its launch, 5,569 game development enthusiasts have signed up for the program. The results of this challenge will be announced on March 16th, 2025, giving developers an excellent opportunity to showcase their skills and gain recognition in the thriving gaming industry. The Game Jam is a national-level competition aimed at igniting creativity and innovation in India's burgeoning game development industry.

Game development students and young game developer enthusiasts are participating in it.

Game Jam Themes

Here are the unique themes for the Game Jam, each designed to inspire innovative storytelling and gameplay:

Prizes

For game developers, this competition offers invaluable exposure, mentorship opportunities and a chance to advance their careers through high-profile platforms and industry connections.

References

• http://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2050194
• https://indiagdc.com/waves-game-jam/
• https://wavesindia.org/challenges-2025
• https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2096169  

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Santosh Kumar/ Sarla Meena/ Kamna Lakaria