#AllHallowsJam

Game Devs + Scary Things

= Entertainment

48 HOURS TO IMAGINE & BUILD NEW EXPERIMENTAL SCARY GAMES & EXPERIENCES

Friday October 17th 2025

WHAT IS The All Hallow's JAM?

It is THE collaborative innovation event to create new scary & spooky games and experiences. 48 hours to create the best horror experience!

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1. an event in which individuals come together in a physical environment and attempt to rapidly prototype a game (video or otherwise) focused on some element of Horror in a limited amount of time.


A “spook-y” game jam: "She was on the team that made that awesome game I love at the All Hallow's Jam!"


SO HOW DOES THE EVENT WORK?

THROUGH THE HORRORS OF DEVELOPMENT COMES SOMETHING TERRIFYINGLY GOOD!

Step 1

Select Challenges

There are so many ways that people get scared or find fun in the spooky! Read the challenges below for inspiration on an innovative game and scary game!

Speak to experts, take their advice and incorporate your own ideas into your solution.

Remember, limitations often spark the best creativity! See how many of our challenges you can incorporate!

Step 3

Form Dev Teams

Don’t have an existing development team? No problem! We will form teams at the event. All skills and skill levels welcome. Also remember to bring your own development equipment (Desktop, Monitor, Laptop, VR headsets, musical instruments, etc).

Step 4

Build Your Game

Developing software, games or experiences in 48 hours is hard, exhausting, and laborious work that is also collaborative, thought provoking, exciting, rewarding, and fun.

Step 2

Pitch or Join an Idea

Have a great idea, or know someone who does? Everyone is welcome to pitch their concept using gaming tech to the group. The best ideas will be used to make new scary experiences as games or themed entertainment experiences!

If you just want to use your skills then join one of the ideas pitched instead!

Challenges

Below are the challenges for judging.

Games that fulfill these challenges will get bonus points in the final scoring!

Think Midsomner
Think Coraline
Think Rear Window
Think The Birds
Think The Ring or from the Mouth of Madness

Special Rules

PLEASE READ THIS!

Because of the nature of Horror, there are special rules and considerations that we will be including in this process. Please be sure to read all of these, as failure to follow these rules may result in points loss at best and disqualification at worst.

Must be PG-13

Horror can and often should include incredibly mature topics. This is not the venue for this. If you are not sure, ask!

Avoid deliberately offensive topics

Horror is a fantastic environment to address topics that make us uncomfortable, but we have a wide range of people attending, and making people upset is not good. If you are not sure, ask!

Use Warnings

If you have effects or topics that are sensitive, please have a warning at the beginning. Effect examples are strobes,  and high/ loud noises, or binaural “brown note” stuff. Topic examples include suicide, drug use, or abuse. This is not a comprehensive list. If you have questions, ask.

EVENT AGENDA

Get ready for an action packed 48 Hours!

PITCHES AND TEAMS

The night you chart a course for fun & excitement. Have an idea? Pitch it. Heard an awesome idea? Join a team. As is with most jams, remember to bring your own development gear.


Venue: Vu Studios


6:30 pm – Mingling, Drinks, and Dinner

7:00 pm – Event Intro

7:30 pm – Game Pitches begin

9:00 pm – Assemble, Plan and Begin work

11:00 pm – Go Home!

THE GRIND

The non-stop game-building action remains non-stop, except for the times you have to stop for food and ask for help.


Venue: Vu Studios


8:00 am – Doors Open, Breakfast/Coffee

12:30 pm – Lunch / Status Updates / Call for Help

6:30 pm – Dinner

11:00 pm- Go Home!

FINAL SHOWCASE

The hard work hopefully looks like it is forming into something recognizable as fun. Success or failure, hopefully you learned something. Tonight, you will present your team’s game concept for everyone to enjoy!


Venue: Vu Studios


8:00 am – Doors Open, Breakfast/Coffee

11:00 am – Lunch and Status Updates / Call for Help

4:00 pm – Complete Game Projects, Begin Project Uploads

5:00 pm – Dinner & Technical Check with presentations over the projector

6:30 pm – Team Presentations Begin

9:00 pm – Go Home!

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The hard work hopefully looks like it is forming into something recognizable as fun. Success or failure, hopefully you learned something. Tonight, you will present your team’s game concept for everyone to enjoy!


Venue: Vu Studios


8:00 am – Doors Open, Breakfast/Coffee

11:00 am – Lunch and Status Updates / Call for Help

4:00 pm – Complete Game Projects, Begin Project Uploads

5:00 pm – Dinner & Technical Check with presentations over the projector

6:30 pm – Team Presentations Begin

9:00 pm – Go Home!

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Step 1

Select a Challenge

There are so many areas of space that need help! Choose a category of healthcare (see below) and take on the challenge to create an innovative solution using gaming and emerging technology. Speak to experts, take their advice and incorporate your own ideas into your solution. Consider that boundaries often spark the best creativity!

Step 3

Form Dev Teams

Don’t have an existing development team? No problem! We will form teams at the event. All skills and skill levels welcome. Also remember to bring your own development equipment (Desktop, Monitor, Laptop, VR headsets, musical instruments, etc).

Step 4

Build Your Game

Developing software, games or experiences in 48 hours is hard, exhausting, and laborious work that is also collaborative, thought provoking, exciting, rewarding, and fun.

Step 2

Pitch Your Idea (Or Not)

Have a great idea, or know someone who does? Everyone is welcome to pitch their concept using gaming tech to the group. The best ideas will be used to make innovative solutions for space experiences! If you just want to use your skills then join one of the ideas pitched instead!

EVENT AGENDA

Get ready for an action packed 48 Hours!

TALKS AND COMEDY

This night is for inspiring, though provoking, interesting talks & humorous jokes all about the healthcare industry and its future. Loosen your collar, take off the tie, let your hair down, put on your flats, because tonight you will get to enjoy your industry in a new way (whether it be in Health, Gaming, or Tech) and have inspired discussions for the weekend ahead.


Venue: TBD

PITCHES AND TEAMS

The night you chart a course for fun & excitement. Have an idea? Pitch it. Heard an awesome idea? Join a team. As is with most jams, remember to bring your own development gear.


Venue: Central Florida Tech Grove


6:30 pm – Mingling, Drinks, and Dinner

7:00 pm – Event Intro

7:30 pm – Game Pitches begin

9:00 pm – Teams Assemble, Plan and Begin

11:00 pm – Go Home!

THE GRIND

The non-stop game building action remains non-stop, except for the times you have to stop for food and ask for help.


Venue: Central Florida Tech Grove


8:00 am – Doors Open, Breakfast/Coffee

12:30 pm – Lunch / Status Updates / Call for Help

6:30 pm – Dinner

11:00 pm- Go Home!

FINAL SHOWCASE

The hard work hopefully looks like it is forming into something recognizable as fun. Success or failure, hopefully you learned something. Tonight, you will present your team’s game concept for everyone to enjoy!


Venue: Central Florida Tech Grove


8:00 am – Doors Open, Breakfast/Coffee

11:00 pm – Lunch and Status Updates / Call for Help

4:00 pm – Complete Game Projects, Begin Project Uploads

5:00 pm – Dinner & Technical Check with presentations over the projector

6:30 pm – Team Presentations Begin

9:00 pm – Go Home!

OUR VENUE IS SCARY GOOD!

2023 VENUE

Downtown Orlando

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons

528 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801


Parking on Street or Garages closeby.

$3 Friday & free over the weekend.

HELPFUL SKILLS

F E A T U R E S

  • Game Design

    Have you got a game? In your head? About military sim? And you just need to get it out, with the support of a strong team? Join on of ours!

  • Programming

    Are your algorithms Karplus-Strong? Take this opportunity to show everyone the strength of your Programming Kung Fu by creating an epically optimized galactic adventure! 

  • Music

    Great music and sound effects have the capacity to truly transform a game into an experience. Jams aren’t just for programmers- musicians wanted!

  • Motion & Video

    Quickly generate excitement for your team’s game with an awesome, funny, inspiring, silly, educational, or all-of-the-above trailer- here’s an example from a previous game jam! 

  • Technology

    Games can require a lot of interaction & integration with various technologies, PC, Mac, Mobile Phones, Tablets, SDKs, APIs, Plugins, Consoles and kitchen sinks. If you can leap these hurdles in a single bound, then we need you!

  • Art

    Artists wanted: 2D or 3D and must have skills (middling to mad; negotiable) and the ability to have fun while creating serious beauty. Come get your art on! 

  • Marketing & PR

    If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it, did it make a sound? You get the idea- our teams need exposure! If you are a mad social scientist, bring your promotional knowledge to the table. Without advertising, a terrible thing happens- nothing! 

  • UI/UX Design

    Is the rest of your team so worried about finishing that they haven’t even considered usability? Did they forget the astronaut needs access to a restroom? Perhaps… It is your time to shine.

  • Themed Entertainment Expert

    You certainly couldn’t have an All Hallow's Jam without some bonafide professionals! If you’re a member of the theme park industry, horror or scary entertainment industry or professional within themed entertainment then we need your insights, guidance and support. Join a team or consult with them all!

What might be a small idea now

May go on to horrify the world

Some horrific games went from jams to full tittles!

Some stayed masterpieces on their own!

THE ORGANIZING TEAM

Our experienced team is dedicated to bringing you the greatest collaborative event possible.

(This isn’t our first trip to the game development rodeo – see pics & testimonials spread throughout this site!)

Dr. Shayan Vyas


Director of Telehealth Services, Nemours Children's Hospital

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Ashley Simmons


Director, Design Integration - Adventist Health System

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Compelling Experiences Require A Smart Mix of Combined Skills

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I had a really great time. The event you guys put on continues to be a great way for new people to get into the community and for anyone in the area to meet other local developers. Everyone organizing it helps make it a fun, lighthearted and enjoyable experience.

S.B.

Past Game Jam Attendee

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