Game On! TU Hosts 5th Annual Global Game Jam Site in 2025
The University of Tulsa proudly hosted its 5th annual Global Game Jam (GGJ) site this January, inviting students and community members to come together for 48 hours of creativity, collaboration, and rapid game development.
As part of the world’s largest game creation event, TU participants joined over 35,000 jammers across 97 countries in developing games centered around this year’s official theme: “Bubble!” Over the course of one high-energy weekend, students from the Computer Simulation & Gaming (CSG) program and beyond formed teams, shared ideas and brought brand-new games to life—all from scratch.
🕹️ Featured Games
Several TU-made games are now live and playable on the Global Game Jam site, showcasing the talent, imagination, and teamwork of our participants. From puzzle platformers to quirky narrative experiences, each game reflects the challenge and excitement of creating something new under pressure.
🎮 What is Global Game Jam?
The Global Game Jam is an annual international event that brings together tens of thousands of game enthusiasts to create games in just 48 hours. With over 100,000 games created globally since its founding, the GGJ offers a unique opportunity for participants to explore new tools, experiment with creative ideas, and learn valuable development skills in a high-energy, team-based environment.
🌟 TU’s Continued Commitment to Game Development
This marks the fifth year TU has hosted an official GGJ site, making the event open to both students and the broader Tulsa community. TU’s jam site continues to serve as a hub for aspiring game developers, artists, writers, and musicians looking to dive into the world of interactive media.
From novice jammers to seasoned creators, all participants walked away with something valuable: a completed game, new skills, and a stronger sense of what it means to build something together.
Congratulations to all our 2025 jammers—and thank you for making this year’s Global Game Jam an epic success!
