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CREATE. COLLABORATE. PLAY. Global Game Jam 2026 @ Man Met


  • School of Digital Arts, Manchester Metropolitan University M15 6ED (map)

GLOBAL GAME JAM 2026 - MANCHESTER MET

CREATE.
COLLABORATE.
PLAY.
48 HOURS.

Manchester Metropolitan University is hosting Global Game Jam 2026, part of the world’s largest game-making event, running simultaneously across hundreds of sites worldwide.

You’ll form small teams, respond to a surprise global theme, and build a playable game in just 48 hours. Designers, artists, programmers, audio, writers and complete beginners are all welcome.

📍 Manchester Met - School of Digital Arts
🕒 48-hour jam (dates/times on the event page)
🎮 Free to attend - extracurricular

👉 Register here:
https://globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/2026/manchester-metropolitan-university

No experience needed. Just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to collaborate.