Game Arts

Understanding the Value of Game Jams

The white paper That's My Jam: Understanding the Value of Game Jams, published June 2025 and authored by Michael Iantorno, examines game jams in the Canadian game industry.

• Survey respondents overwhelmingly felt that game jams helped them develop game design skills, with no participant answering no.
• Most participants who attempted commercial releases said jams did not give them enough advice on commercialising their game.
• Most survey respondents shared their jam projects online for free after the event, while over half continued developing them into commercial releases.