This event is targeting Gamers, creative arts including Audio / Music, 2D and or 3D Art and hi-tech college and university students in the Fraser Valley, but is open to anyone over the age of 18 who wants to get involved.
Any and all levels of experience are welcome.
If you have an existing team, you are more than welcome to enter as a team.
Starts at 5PM on Friday, October 18th, and wraps up at 5PM the next day. Yes, it is an overnight event, including a Halo FFA tournament to keep the adrenaline going!
The event is happening at the Chilliwack Downtown Business Center, at 9240 Young Road, Chilliwack, BC
No problem! We will start the event off by playing matchmaker between people and teams
Sizes are typically 3 to 6, but teams may be any size.
These are the skillsets required on each team although each person does not need every skill.
We have put together a panel of experienced game development experts to help you throughout the event. These mentors will be available at specific times throughout the event.
Friday:
Yes, this really is an all-nighter; bring a sleeping bag and a pillow if you think you'll want a nap.
Saturday:
Each game will be judged based on the following criteria:
We have a panel of all-star judges to select the winning team, plus input from our mentors.
In order to keep the adrenaline running, and to include additional participants in the event, there will be a Halo Tournament on Saturday at 2:30pm! The game format will be doubles, and will consist of 2v2 and 2v2v2 games on the maps Truth (for 2v2) and/or Regret (for 2v2v2). The gaming equipment will be provided, and the game will run on a local Halo 5 LAN server. You are welcome to bring your own controller and you NEED TO bring your own headphones or earbuds. The wining team will be awarded a $100 cash prize.
You bet! The first placed team will win:
Registrations are right below; don't delay, register today! Registration costs $10 plus GST, and includes snacks and drinks throughout the event. Bring your own meals, or order them in. Please do encourage your friends to join you, and if you are bring a team, please be sure that all of them have signed up :)
Invite your family and friends to be the first to see what your team created! All members of the community are welcome to come and cheer on all teams, and potential investors are encouraged to chat with the teams after the awards.
No, all games must be started during the event as there will be specific themes available.