"Global Game Jam" aims to complete the game over a full two days (6 hours) under the universal theme announced on the day by forming a team of 8 to 2 people from game development professionals to amateurs and students. event.It is registered in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest game development hackathon, and its scale has expanded year by year since it was first held in 48. In 2009, 2019 people participated in 113 venues in 860 countries and regions, which is the largest number ever, and about 47,000 games were produced.

　Tokyo University of Technology became one of the first venues for "Global Game Jam" in 2010 as a domestic university, and students from the Faculty of Media Studies have participated in game development, venue management, and planning and distribution of live programs.Today, it is one of the largest venues in Japan where 100 participants from various countries, including students, professionals, and foreigners, gather.

　At Tokyo University of Technology, this event is also used as a "practical education" where students can experience the game development process from planning to programming, design, and sound in a short period of time by forming a team with professionals, and many of the students who participated. Has been active in games and related industries even after graduating.

　Professor Koji Mikami, who is in charge, said, "Global Game Jam is not a contest, but a place for challenge. The same theme with professionals and game developers from all over the world who team up at the venue by utilizing the skills they have acquired so far. By working on, there are discoveries that cannot be experienced in the university alone. "

　Participating teams will be accepted at the Tokyo University of Technology venue until 2020:1 am on January 27, 2.General viewing at that time is free.

Reference: [Global Game Jam 2020 Tokyo University of Technology Satellite Venue] Event Overview