Ball State University’s School of Art will host Game Jam Plus 2026, a 48-hour challenge where students work in teams to create a playable game and develop a pitch.
Game Jam Plus is open to students of all majors and experience levels. No previous game development experience is required. Students can come with a team or sign up individually and join a team at the event.
Event Information
Dates: October 16–18
Location: Ball State University School of Art
Who Can Participate: All Ball State students; all experience levels welcome
Competition: Part of a global competition spanning dozens of countries
Registration Deadline: October 15
All participants must also create an account and register individually through the official Game Jam Plus platform at
herohub.gamejamplus.com.