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Jiwe Community 48hr Game Jam

Hosted by Max Musau

June 6 – 9, 2025

4-day jam · Ended June 9, 2025

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About this jam

The Jiwe Community Game Jams is the final celebration of a two-month journey exploring game development, creativity, and innovation across Africa. We’re bringing together 50+ developers for a hybrid 48-hour event designed to produce 25+ playable prototypes. This is more than a game jam—it’s an acceleration launchpad for Africa’s next generation of interactive experiences.

Format: Hybrid (Discord + physical hubs across Africa) - Nairobi, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa Goal: Build 50 high-quality game prototypes by end of 2025

---- Game Jam Themes: -Musical Games – Mechanics tied to rhythm, audio-driven storytelling, adaptive sound design, sound driven games designed for accessibility or visually the visually impared

-Web Hyper Casual Games – Addictive, easy-to-play, high-retention mechanics

-Anti-Slavery Games – Narrative-driven, historically grounded or speculative games dealing with liberation, agency, and resistance

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Over $6,000 worth of prizes and support, including: -Cash tokens for winners in each theme

-3-month incubation at a leading African game studio

-User acquisition credits after incubation on Gara Store

-Fast-track into the Mobile Pioneers Program by SpielFabrique and Voodoo (Hyper Casual category winner only)

Plus: If you're based in Nairobi, the Nairobi Game Development Center will offer workspace for the full 3-month incubation period — a dedicated home to build your game to the next level!

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Additional information

Full Program: June 6–8 2025

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Friday – June 6 4:00pm: Doors Open – Africa Game Dev Center

5:00pm - 7:00pm: Fireside Chat – with Stella Mwangi (Valorant Music) & Eyram Tawia (Leti Arts)

7:00pm - 9:00pm: Afrofuturistic Cosplay Party – featuring Riziki & Usawa themes (Top 3 cosplayers win prizes!)

Register at https://jiwe.io/game-jams/fireside-chat-bringing-african-creativity-to-life-in-global-games -Walk-ins allowed!

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Saturday – June 7 10:00am: Jam Check-in on Discord

11:00am: Theme Kick-Off with Support Studios

2:00pm: Virtual World Event inside a custom game experience

Evening: From 6pm African Game Playtesting Showcase with streamers Register at https://bit.ly/playtest-gamejam

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Sunday – June 8 10:00am: Final Jam Day + Discord check-in

6:00pm - 8:00pm: Award Ceremony + Game Showcase – streamed live

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Whether you’re joining a team, showing up to play, or just tuning in — this is Africa’s weekend of game creation not to be missed!

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Protect the Village
By Bradley
- casual
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1On4EOzew4namUVDq5qeIeAj0kMjeAnEKs5qwF4CMjA/edit?usp=sharing A hybrid casual, base defense type game where the player is placed in different situations where they have to protect their base from various enemy types
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DANCE NA MIMI
By calvin lichungu
- educational
- Cultural
Dance Na Mimi is a vibrant, fun experience that invites you to explore Kenya’s rich cultural tapestry through music, movement, and greetings. Kenya is home to 43 unique tribes, each with its own language, dance styles, and ways of saying hello. In Dance Na Mimi, you’ll learn how different communities greet each other, what their dances look like, and what makes each tribe special all through interactive, playful storytelling and rhythm-based games. From the energetic Isukuti of the Luhya, to the elegant Adumu of the Maasai, and the celebratory Ramogi of the Luo, each level is a gateway into the spirit of Kenyan communities. Let’s celebrate diversity, learn local phrases, and dance with the whole of Kenya Dance Na Mimi! Game Doc --- https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qCi6i8NXc8sM4lEa-RVWTmHdg4ukBjqmdNuZ4v5wiM0/edit?usp=sharing AUDIO Category
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Balloons Buster
By Franck Yéboué
- casual
me about busting balloons
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HakunaMC
By Christopher.
- educational
The Game follows Tsana, a young boy coming to terms with his past as he is introduced to future adventures. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ubPy1rrA1tn7FfAsTrthzHsROGdxkio/edit?slide=id.p1slide=id.p1
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DOBA
By Andrew Gitiha
- educational
- casual
A freestyle rap battle game where players compete through rhythm, lyrics and style then AI chooses the winner making battles fair and exciting. play the game at https://doba-v3.lovable.app https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mPK3LrVUu7o9sCSXj5neoDSebB5kEdFHrXIWKEdoAU/edit?usp=sharing
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Pirate Salave
By Prudence muthee
- adventure
In this atmospheric 2D narrative experience, you play as an enslaved Pirate forced to complete grueling tasks on a pirate-controlled island. Under the watchful eye of your captor, you must gather coconuts, carry cannonballs, and polish the deck—all while racing against time. Explore at your own risk to uncover a hidden escape route. Your choices, task order, and resourcefulness determine whether you simply survive… or take back your freedom. Game File: https://muthee-p.itch.io/pirate-salave presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xZHMZ1e8jl82MuGwlBskZePDcGYaXvCWiB9FEgaqLo/edit?slide=id.g361f77c946a021slide=id.g361f77c946a021
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Hakuna
By Jazz Kahiga
- antislaverygamejam2023
- educational
Following the story of Tsana, play as the young man who is trying to discover what happened to his biological father and the effects of slavery on the African people. This is the platformer part of the game. The other part is a top down RPG style exploration game that will link to this part of the game Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ubPy1rrA1tn7FfAsTrthzHsROGdxkio/edit?slide=id.p1slide=id.p1
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PIGANDURUTOKASIAKA
By DERRICK MAINA
- casual
A hilarious, voice-controlled 3D platformer set in familiar Kenyan environments. It targets people with disability for them to have fun with just making sound ,relieve srress .Scream louder to jump higher as you navigate through chaotic, everyday scenarios—like escaping thieves or dodging street drama. Designed with accessibility in mind and , this game offers a fun, inclusive experience for players with limited hand mobility. Simple art, wild energy, and a unique control system make it a playful twist on casual gaming.
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Freedom (working title)
By Victor
- action
- educational
Play here: https://vabadunnii.itch.io/freedom Freedom is a 2D educational game addressing the themes of liberation, agency and resistance against slavery. It has action and platforming elements.
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DISCUSSION

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12 comments

Victor@vabadunnii
Jun 6, 2025, 6:11 AM
What is the timeline for games to be judged and prizes to be awarded? An early response will be much appreciated.
1. Max Musau@snape254Host
  Jun 6, 2025, 11:24 AM
  Hi Victor, yes, you can work solo, and yes, you can use previously created individual assets; however, the idea has to be something new that you have never worked on before. Yes, there is a Discord server that will be shared in a few hours.
2. Max Musau@snape254Host
  Jun 6, 2025, 11:25 AM
  The Jam is open to all African countries! After the Jam, the Judges will have one day to judge the games, and the awards will be announced the next day, Monday, 9th June.
  1. Victor@vabadunnii
    Jun 6, 2025, 12:15 PM
    Noted. Thank you for the prompt response.
Victor@vabadunnii
Jun 6, 2025, 6:10 AM
If we have to work in teams, how do we form teams? Can previous game assets be used in the game we submit? What platforms are we developing for? Is the game jam for all African nations? Is there a discord server for the jam?
Victor@vabadunnii
Jun 6, 2025, 6:09 AM
Hello, Organizing Team. Season greetings. My name is Victor, a participant of the 48 hours jam. I have a number of questions about the game jam as there seems to be insufficient information. Can we work solo or we have to be in teams?
Michelle Fiona@fifimich
Jun 5, 2025, 5:24 PM
Can't wait
1. Michelle Fiona@fifimich
  Jun 5, 2025, 5:37 PM
  Let's Go
  1. Michelle Fiona@fifimich
    Jun 5, 2025, 5:45 PM
    Can't Wait
2. Michelle Fiona@fifimich
  Jun 5, 2025, 5:45 PM
  Can't Wait
A8@A8
Jun 3, 2025, 8:30 AM
Let's go!!!
1. Max Musau@snape254Host
  Jun 4, 2025, 8:46 PM
  @A8, it's going to be 🔥! The event details have just been updated!

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