Parent + Kid Game Jam: Make Games Together, no coding experience required!
Join a day of creativity, chaos, and co-building — this time for families! Kids of all ages are welcome.
Parents and kids will team up to imagine, design, and build their very own mini-games using AI-powered creative tools. No coding experience needed, just curiosity, imagination, and teamwork.
Location: North Beach (visible if you've been approved for the event). Bring your own laptop!
🎨 Don’t just play games. Learn how to make your own using Rosebud.ai (free to use for the Game Jam)!
Bring your kid’s creativity to life as you design characters, stories, and worlds together. Whether you make something cute, chaotic, or totally original, it’ll be yours — a game you built side by side.
The only rule: have fun and make something you’d actually want to show your friends (or grandparents).
🕒 Agenda (Tentative)
2:00 – 2:10 | Welcome & Icebreaker
Name tags, quick “favorite game” shout-outs, table pairings.
2:10 – 2:15 | Lightning Demo: From Idea → Playable
5-minute tour of Rosebud + art/sound tools; mentors do a walk-through.
2:15 – 2:30 | Idea Sprint
Pick a theme (e.g., “Lost Robot,” “Tiny Worlds”) and sketch your game on paper.
2:30 – 3:10 | Build Block #1
Parents handle “setup/help,” kids lead creative choices.
3:10 – 3:20 | Snack & Stretch + Playtest Swap #1
Trade laptops/tablets with neighbors, give one tip + one “wow!”
3:20 – 4:25 | Build Block #2
Add levels, art, and sound; aim for one win condition.
4:25 – 5:00 | Presentations & Prizes
Showcase your game and win prizes!
🏆 Prizes & Vibes
🏅 Fun awards for:
Most Imaginative World
Best Art & Design
Best Teamwork
Funniest Game Idea
Judge’s Favorite
Winners receive credits to creative tools and special Rosebud swag.
💫 Why Join?
Turn screen time into creative time
Learn how games are made, together
Build confidence, imagination, and memories
💌 Register early: limited spots!
Bring a friend or another family — creativity loves company.