In less than a month there will be a Game Jam unlike any before, from what I've read. Across the globe there will be local jams, organized by timezone, given themes and let loose. What will come of it, who knows, but it sounds like a blast.
Yet, if you look on their site, there currently is no local jam in Oregon. Talking with one of their people, I've found out some interesting things. I'm not the only one trying to start a local jam. There is an effort by others to make a Eugene local jam. While this thrills me, it doesn't mean I can participate.
A Portland, Beaverton or other near-by local jam would be great. Unfortunately I don't know where to hold the event. It has to be a physical location for this year, with a possibility of digital jams in the future.
For those wondering, this is what you need for a physical location:
"What you need, minimally is a space for folks to work, space for show and tell, wifi, beverages, quiet space to crash if people are exhausted. Extras would be computers and software, food, tech-talks." - Susan Gold
Both of the officials I'm in contact with hope that the efforts to create local jams work out, even if it is at the last minute.
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