MENA’s biggest Game Jam for women, globally!

No matter where you are based, show everyone your talents in game development by teaming up with women from around the world and win valuable prizes!

She Jams aims to showcase the work of women in game development and encourage more women to pursue a career in gaming! 

Date

Starting on the 19th of October 2025 for 10 fun days!

Prize Pool & Awards

She Jams features a total Prize Pool of 22,000 SAR (5,800 USD) to recognize and reward exceptional talent for the best 3 games, chosen by a judge panel consisting of industry experts!

In addition to that, Special Recognition Awards for the categories of Innovation, Teamwork, and Creativity will be awarded, determined solely by community votes. These awards highlight the spirit of collaboration and creativity within our global community of women in games.

10,000 SAR
(~ 2,650 USD)

7,000 SAR
(~ 1,850 USD)

5,000 SAR
(~ 1,300 USD)

Register, join the discord server, form a team and start the fun!

Register right now to join the jam!

Participation Rules

  • - She Jams is open to women worldwide without age restrictions, but participants are expected to have experience in at least one area of game development.


    - Do not worry if you do not have a team, a channel will be provided on the She Jams Discord server for participants to connect and form teams! 

  • Each team must consist of at least two members, and should consist of at least 2 nationalities.

  • - All submissions must be uploaded before 7 PM October 28th KSA Time.

    - Mentorship support will be available during designated hours leading up to the submission deadline. No exceptions for late submissions.


    - All team leads must register their team in order for their game to be eligible for judging 
    The deadline for team registration is October 19th register your team here:

    https://forms.gle/RCMFTUr4UYtupgZk8

  • Participants are expected to conduct themselves respectfully and avoid any political or religious discussions. Let’s work together to maintain a safe and inclusive environment for everyone!

  • To ensure a fair competition, a theme will be revealed at the start of the game jam, which all games need to be designed around. Please see the “Original Work” section for more details on additional requirements.

  • All communications and updates will be shared on the She Jams Discord server.
    Ensure you are registered and active on the server to receive important information.

    You will receive the discord server link once you register in the website.

  • All communications and updates will be shared on the She Jams Discord server.
    The winners of She Jams 2025 will be announced at the Award Ceremony in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) November 1st

    For those who cannot attend in person, all participants will receive detailed instructions on how to attend the ceremony via a streaming platform. In addition to that, a recording of the ceremony will be shared as well. 

    The stream will be on: https://www.twitch.tv/gconevents

  • Requirements for Originality:

    • Submissions must be original creations developed during the duration of She Jams. This includes all code, design, and artwork specifically created for the game jam.

    Use of Pre-existing Assets:

    • Participants are allowed to use pre-existing assets (such as art, sound, music) under the following conditions:

      • The total use of pre-existing assets must not exceed 30% of the final game content.

      • All pre-existing assets must be clearly referenced and credited in the game’s documentation and credits section.

      • Participants must ensure they have the legal right to use the assets, adhering to any licensing agreements or copyright laws.

    Documentation and Attribution:

    • A detailed list of all pre-existing assets used must be provided, including:

      • The name of the asset.

      • The creator or source of the asset.

      • A link to the asset (if applicable).

      • The specific license under which the asset is used (e.g., Creative Commons, royalty-free, etc.).

    • Participants must include this list within the game’s documentation and prominently within the game’s credits section.

    Original Content Requirement:

    • At least 70% of the game’s content, including major gameplay elements, story, and primary visual and audio assets, must be newly created during the game jam period.

    Intellectual Property Rights:

    • Participants retain full ownership of their intellectual property created during She Jams.

    • By participating, participants grant She Jams organizers a non-exclusive license to use their submissions for promotional and non-commercial purposes related to the event.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • She Jams is a 10-day global game jam exclusively for women in gaming. Participants can join virtually or at one of our on-site locations to collaborate and create games.

  • She Jams is open to women in the gaming industry , no matter where they are in the world.

  • To register fill out the form (above this section) with your details. You will receive a confirmation once your registration is complete.

  • Participants can form their own teams or join teams via the She Jams Discord server.

    Each team must have at least two nationalities.

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei7cKqGC5UY91CFOgMkrX1N8mOP-NsNZHpraC27nMKeWFKbA/viewform?usp=header

  • No, the minimum number for a team is two members. We encourage collaboration to enhance the experience and foster teamwork.

  • Submissions must be original creations developed during She Jams. Pre-existing assets can be used , as long as they do not account for more than 30% of the final content with proper references and credits.

  • Mentors will be available on the She Jams Discord server.

  • The top 3 games are chosen by a judge panel consisting of industry experts and the 3 Special Recognition Awards winners will be decided solely by community votes.

  • Technical support will be available during designated hours before the submission deadline. Ensure you submit your game on time as no exceptions will be made for late submissions.

  • Submissions should be uploaded to our Itch.io page for She Jams 2025. Along with your game, you must submit a game document listing your assets and team information.


  • All communications and updates will be shared on the She Jams Discord server.

    Make sure to join and stay active on the server to receive important information.

    Register on the website to receive the link!

Judges

She Jams 2025 judges will be announced soon!

Ambassadors

Announcing this year’s ambassadors soon! Stay tuned!

Mentors

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Stay updated on the 2025 Jam!