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Fukuoka Games Sprint 2023: An Opportunity for Aspiring Game Creators

The Creative Lab Fukuoka is thrilled to announce the opening of registration for the second edition of the Fukuoka Games Sprint. This initiative aims to foster the local gaming industry by securing and developing talent. Participants, including professional creators and students, will engage in a transformative two-day game jam, where they will conceptualize and create games. This event not only aims to enhance the skill set of students but also encourages their aspirations to join local companies in the industry.

This year's event includes notable changes, such as the incorporation of guest game creators for pre-events tailored specifically for students. Additionally, workshops will be available for junior high and high school students, allowing them to experience game development hands-on.

Event Overview

Fukuoka Games Sprint 2023

Pre-Event

• - Date: July 18th, 2023 (Saturday) 13:30 - 16:00 (tentative)
• - Venue: Large Conference Room, 7th Floor, Acros Fukuoka

Game Jam

• - Date: August 29th, 2023 (Saturday) 9:30 - 18:00 (tentative)

August 30th, 2023 (Sunday) 9:30 - 19:00 (tentative)

• - Venue: Hall, 15th Floor, Fukuoka City Hall

Workshops for Junior High and High School Students
Details and application information will be provided on July 1st, 2023.

Pre-Event: Let’s Talk About Game Creation!

Ahead of the Game Jam, we will hold a pre-event focused on the joy of game creation! Attendees will have the chance to learn and gather tips through talks and review events led by professional creators about the allure of the Game Jam and the intricacies of game development.

Event Content

• - Guest Talk: “Professional Thinking Techniques in Game Development”
• - Discussion: Exchange between Guests and Young Creators
• - Participation Explanation: Information session on how to join the Game Jam
• - Idea & Work Review Session
• - Date: July 18th, 2023 (Saturday) 13:30 - 16:00 (tentative)
• - Venue: Large Conference Room, 7th Floor, Acros Fukuoka
• - Target Audience: Individuals considering joining the Game Jam or aspiring game creators. General public is welcome, but students will be prioritized in the lottery.
• - Participants: Approximately 100 (selected by a lottery)
• - Application Deadline: July 13th, 2023, at 23:59
• - Participation Fee: Free.
• - Application Method: Please apply via the homepage.

Special Guest: Kazunari Yonemitsu

Kazunari Yonemitsu, born in Hiroshima, will be a guest speaker. He is a renowned game writer, creator, and professor at Digital Hollywood University. His impressive portfolio includes works ranging from computer games to board games, with notable titles like “Puyo Puyo,” “BAROQUE,” and “The Game of Saying Huh?” He is committed to enhancing creative expression and idea generation, conducting various educational activities including workshops.

Game Jam: Collaborate with Professionals in Game Development!

During the Game Jam, participants will form teams and create games over two days. Professionals will join these teams to provide support and advice throughout the development process. On the evening of the second day, there will be a presentation and networking event showcasing the work produced during the Game Jam, where guests can enjoy playtesting and receive feedback from experts in the industry.

• - Date: August 29th, 2023 (Saturday) 9:30 - 18:00 (optional working hours until 21:00)

August 30th, 2023 (Sunday) 9:30 - 19:00 (presentation and networking starts at 16:00)

• - Venue: Hall, 15th Floor, Fukuoka City Hall
• - Target Audience: University and vocational school students aspiring to become game creators

Note: Graduated individuals and high school students with game development experience can also participate. Programming participants must be capable of coding using programming languages.

• - Participants: Approximately 60-70
• - Application Deadline: August 5th, 2023, at 23:59
• - Participation Fee: Free.
• - Application Method: Please apply via the homepage.

Register Now!

For more information and to apply, visit the official event homepage: Fukuoka Games Sprint Official Site.

Organizers

Organizer: Creative Lab Fukuoka
Creative Lab Fukuoka is an organization aimed at promoting creative industries, including games, anime, film, music, fashion, and design, through collaboration among academia, government, and the private sector.
Website: Creative Lab Fukuoka

Co-Organizer: GFF
GFF stands for Game Factory's Friendship, a collective of nine game software production companies and eight educational institutions in Kyushu and Fukuoka, dedicated to fostering talent in the gaming field.
Website: GFF