Make a video game at the Library Game Jam, March 20–28

Join the ASU Library for the inaugural Library Game Jam, a collaboration with the Video Game Development Club! 

ASU students interested in games, design or play are invited to create a game to strengthen and stretch their technical experience with art, music tools or game engines like Game Maker, Godot or Unity. Learn new skills to add to your portfolio or resume. Whether you’ve had experience with making games or love playing them, all majors and skill levels are welcome! 

Over the course of a week, students will work in small groups to build a game prototype, inspired by ASU Library services and resources. Each group will present its design pitch and playable game at the Library Game Jam closing session and networking event. 

Library tours

Library tours occur on Friday, March 20, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–noon, meeting at Hayden Library room 236.

Students are invited to participate in optional library tours to hear from ASU librarians and visit different library locations and specialized centers such as the Labriola National American Indian Data Center, Community-Driven Archives Memory Lab and Naturespace. 

Opening kickoff

Opening kickoff occurs on Friday, March 20, 2026, 12:30–4 p.m., at Hayden Library room 236.

During the opening kickoff, connect with students to create your team, learn the Library Game Jam rules and discover library resources and tools that will help you throughout the week to build your game!

Closing session

The closing session and networking occurs on Saturday, March 28, 2026, 1–4 p.m., at Hayden Library room 236.

At the closing session and networking event, teams will present their games, and winning games will receive awards and be featured on the library’s social media. Community members and game industry members are welcome to attend. 

Want to get a head start? Check out the ASU Library Game Jam Library Guide.

Questions? Contact Cat Dinh at [email protected].  

Library Game Jam Kick-off
Friday, March 20, 2026
12:30–4 p.m.
Hayden Library (LIB) 236, Tempe campus [map]
Register to attend

Library Game Jam Showcase
Saturday, March 28, 2026
1–4 p.m.
Hayden Library (LIB) 236, Tempe campus [map]