Teams from Imagine will Create Video Games in 24 Hours at Game Jam

Teams from Imagine High will create video games in 24 hours this weekend. The Integrated Arts and Technology secondary school is partnering with Chilliwack Innovation Network to host the annual Game Jam. The overnight event kicks off tonight - Friday, January 23rd at 5:00pm. 

Gamers, creative artists, college and university students, and secondary students will spend 24 hours in teams making video games. Together, each team brings knowledge of programming, user interface design, music and sound effects, game design, project management, and business.  

The public is invited to the final presentations and will have the opportunity to play the games on Saturday, January 24th.  The event takes place at Imagine High and admission is free. 

Saturday Schedule

2:30pm Deadline: Game must be set up and playable in the Imagine High lobby

2:30pm to 3:00pm: Games available to be played by judges, other teams, and the public

3:00pm to 4:30pm: Game pitch to judges, audience

4:30pm to 5:00pm: Awards and wrap up

Imagine High is the only team from a secondary school. Last year, the school placed 3rd out of 8 teams. 

Learn more about Game Jam: https://chilliwack.tech/GameJam.