Azul Game Jam
28-30 March 2025 @ AIHub
Talks + jam! A new event reaches Lisbon shores in 2025, for all game dev lovers🕹️❤️
What are we?
Azul Game Jam is a 48-hour game development marathon hosted in Lisbon.
The event is open to everyone, whether you are a professional, a hobbyist, a student or just getting started, it’s a chance to create a game from scratch based on a surprise theme!
Our goal is to create an experience that goes beyond just game development. It’s the opportunity for participants to meet other developers, collaborate with passionate people, gain knowledge from engaging talks, and, above all, bring their creative visions to life — all while contributing to the growth and innovation of the Portuguese gaming industry.
Join Us in Lisbon!
Regarded as one of the best cities for startups in Europe, this vibrant city is home to the AIHub by Unicorn Factory, where Azul Game Jam will take place.
How to get there:
Metro: Walkable distance from the Alvalade Metro Station.
Bus: Buses that stop nearby are: 717, 731, 735, 744, 750, 755, 783
Speaker Presentations
André Antunes
Too Small to Matter Lead Dev
Game Designer @ Arkadium
Too Small to Matter - From a Game Jam to Steam
A presentation about the journey of creating the recently published Too Small to Matter, starting as a product from a game jam until its publishing on Steam.
Ana Guerra
Head of Marketing @ Focus BC
Previously worked with Xbox and Riot Games
Simple Marketing & Communication for Indie Games Brief
Indie devs often overlook marketing due to small teams, tight budgets, and time constraints. This presentation will share simple, low-effort ways to communicate your game, stand out and build a community.
Schedule
Friday (28/3)
17:00 — Check-in starts + Sponsor showcase start
18:30 — Guest speaker presentation (“Too Small to Matter – From a Game Jam to Steam”)
19:30 — Introduction Ceremony + Theme announcement
20:00-23:00 — Jamming
Saturday (29/3)
07:00-23:00 — Jamming
Sunday (30/3)
07:00-15:30 — Jamming
16:00 — Final game submission
16:10 – Guest speaker presentation (“Simple Marketing & Communication for Indie Games Brief”)
17:00 — Showcase start
19:00 — Event end
Made Possible By
Sponsor:
Partners:
Azul Game Jam is organized by a small group of game-dev-loving individuals, in collaboration with gaminghub and GameDev Técnico.
Are you ready?
We are a passionate group of people that has been making games for years! We have had the pleasure of both hosting and participating in in-person game jams, and we want to bring this amazing experience to our little corner of the planet!
We can’t wait for you to join us! Make sure to save the date, and get ready for a first-of-its-kind game development event in Lisbon. Follow us on our social media to stay current, and consider stopping by our Discord Server to meet the community and prepare yourself better for what’s to come!
FAQ
What is Azul Game Jam?
Azul Game Jam is an in-person game development marathon, where participants work together in teams in order to deliver a themed game within 48 hours. The theme is revealed on-site, right before the start of the marathon.
Who can participate?
The event is open to everyone, whether you are a hobbyist, a student, or a professional. Creating games is a collaborative endeavor, where programmers, artists, writers, and sound designers are equally valued. You are always welcome, regardless of your level of expertise. A ticket needs to be acquired in order to participate.
You must be 18 years old or older to participate.
What's included with the ticket?
The ticket allows you to enter the game jam, attend the panel given by the guest speaker, network and connect with like-minded people and, most importantly, have a great time!
If you have purchased the ticket+t-shirt combo, you can pick up your event t-shirt at the registration desk during the event.
Can I sleep on the event site?
Unfortunately, you will not be able to sleep on the event site. To contribute for a more chill jamming experience, the site will be closed between 00:00-07:00 on both nights. We recommend you have a good night’s rest at home or find accommodation nearby.
Will the food and beverages be provided?
While there will be no meal-catering service during the event, we will provide some snacks and beverages for you to enjoy 🙂
Do I need to have a pre-made team?
No, you don’t need to have it all figured out in order to participate in the jam! While it is reassuring to have a pre-made team, you can still make one with the people you meet on site, or even through our Discord Server [link].
What do I need to bring?
You need to bring all the equipment you would usually use for working on a game, with all the necessary software installed. We provide desks, power outlets, and Wi-Fi. Anything else you might need, make sure to bring yourself!
Don’t forget that you are responsible for your own equipment and for any damage you cause to others’ belongings.
Can I participate remotely?
If you bought a ticket but are unable to go to the jam site during one or more of the days, you are free to connect with the other participants in your team remotely and continue working.
How can I get the event t-shirt?
You can get the t-shirt by buying the ticket+t-shirt combo on our tickets page and picking it up from the registration desk on the day of the event.
Unfortunately, for this edition we are not planning on selling t-shirts in person during the event.