Holiday and half-term Game Jam updates!

Half Term Game Jam Round Up

We still have the rest of the week left of our Game Jam but we have already seen some AMAZING entries from our talented young coders that we couldn't wait to share them. So here are some of our mentor's favourite Game Jam games in no particular order... 

The Next Game Jam is Coming

Are you ready to take part in a new coding challenge? We’ve finally left January behind which means half term is around the corner - that means it’s time for another Game Jam at The Code Zone!

Winter Game Jam 2024: The Game Before Christmas

Only one week left until Christmas! And you all know what that means... it is time for another Code Zone Game Jam!

Mid Game Jam Round Up

but the question is....did you look under the bed?

We’ve already seen so many incredible games, and we’re only halfway through! That’s why we wanted to take a moment to show off some of these incredible spooky Halloween inspired games. Here we go, in no particular order…

A Game Jam is COMING!

I bet you're wondering what theme we've come up with this time?....well let's find out...

Summer Game Jam Round Up!

Game Jam Season is coming to a close – let’s wrap them up!

Game Dev Club: Mascot Mayhem Mid-Game Jam Showcase

Well hey there, coders and parents! Last week was the first week of our current GAME JAM – which, if you weren’t aware, is a two-week long opportunity for our members to make their VERY OWN, CUSTOM GAMES based around a preselected theme, and share them with all their fellow members.

Game Jam: Mascot Mayhem Theme Reveal

Exciting news everyone! It’s still the summer holidays so here at The Code Zone we’re launching our second summer Game Jam!

Game Dev Club: Mid Game-Jam Showcase

Last week was the first week of our current GAME JAM – which, if you weren’t aware, is a two-week long opportunity for our members to make their VERY OWN, CUSTOM GAMES

Game Jam Summer 2024: Honey I Shrunk The Code Zone

The summer holidays have officially started which means our next Game Jam is imminent! It starts on Monday July 29th, and we can’t wait to start coding!

Showdown Game Jam Round Up!

Our May Half Term Game Jam has come to an end! Find out what's been happening in our clubs and from our coders!

Mid Week May Game Jam Update

Howdy Y’all! Our game jam is in full swing here at The Code Zone and I’m here to tell you where we’re at!

Spring Game Jam 2024

May Half Term means a brand new Game Jam with a brand new theme! Ready to get playing?

The Spring Game Jam 2024 is set to launch on May 24th and will run all the way until June 7th so it’s almost time to saddle up and start coding - we’ll see you there!

Game Jam Round up | Egg-cellent Adventure!

What an Egg-citing end to the Spring Game Jam 2024!

Game Jam Round Up: Don't Go Outside!

Starting 2024 off with a Big Ol' Game Jam!

National Coding Week: Robot Rivals

Celebrating National Coding Week with a Game Jam!

Strange Sports Game Jam

We're back with another game jam to round out the holidays!

Elemental Powers Game Jam

We all hope you are enjoying your time off at half term! Are you ready for this half term's Game Jam event, Elemental Powers.... 

Game Jams - what are they and why are they important?

You’re probably asking ‘what on earth is a game jam?’ Well don’t worry! I am going to tell you.

Evolution Game Jam

We all hope you are enjoying your time off at half term! Are you ready for this half term's Game Jam event, Evolution...

Half Term Coding Fun!

A little round up of what happened over May Half Term!

Game Jam 2023: Hopping Mad Week 2

With Easter behind us we are diving straight back into the nitty gritty of picking up coding skills and ideating our own games in the Game Dev clubs.

Game Jam 2023: Hopping Mad Week 1

Our Game Jam is Back this Half term!

The Wall of Doom Game Jam

Happy half term everyone - we hope you're relaxing, chilling... and coding! Are you ready for this half term's Game Jam event?

Can't Stop Moving Game Jam

 We've had a great time watching our Hackers and Modders taking part in our recent game jam "Can't Stop Moving"!

"You Are The Monster" Game Jam Halloween 2022

During October Half Tem we opened up our doors for yet another Game Jam! After the success of the Summer ones, our children were fuelled and ready for another week of hacking!

"You Are The Monster" Game Jam - Modders Halloween 2022

During October Half Tem we opened up our doors for yet another Game Jam!

Game Jam 2022 - It's Dangerous To Go Alone, Take This" Day 5

The end of a great summer of phenomenal Game Jams!

Game Jam 2022 - It's Dangerous To Go Alone, Take This" Day 4

In today's game dev clubs we've seen some unique stuff whether that be the Batculator (which actually works perfectly)

Game Jam 2022 - It's Dangerous To Go Alone, Take This" Day 3

We've had some quite technical hacks and interesting visual changes today inside of Storm Survival!

Game Jam 2022 - It's Dangerous To Go Alone, Take This" Day 2

The theme is "It's Dangerous To Go Alone, Take This". What "this" is, is up to you...

Game Jam 2022 - It's Dangerous To Go Alone, Take This" Day 1

The theme is "It's Dangerous To Go Alone, Take This". What "this" is, is up to you. Get jamming and good luck!!

The Floor Is Lava Game Jam

Last week we had our first of this Summer's Game Jams, a free event for all members where the children were given a theme (The Floor is Lava) and had to come up with their own game or animation, and wow did they come up with some amazing ideas!  We've selected a few (below) and our mentors have done a round up.  Have a watch below!

Game Jam 2022 - Day 5

Last day of the floor is lava Game Jam 

Game Jam 2022 - Day 4

A little catch up with what's been going on in the online Game Jam today! Day 4

Game Jam 2022 - Day 3

A little catch up with what's been going on in the online Game Jam today! Day 3

Game Jam 2022 - Day 2

Day 2 and the Game Jam is in full swing! What's been happening so far?

Game Jam 2022 - Day 1

Day 1 of our very first Game Jam yesterday and we saw loads of children join us online to start work on their "The Floor Is Lava" themed game!

November Build Battle

It's coming!  Are you ready?

This month's theme - DINOSAURS