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GAMERella

GAMERella empowers equity-deserving game creators through inclusive game jams and workshops, fostering diversity and representation in the gaming industry. We support aspiring developers from marginalized communities to thrive and innovate.

Fan Made: How to Build a Puzzle Game with Your Idol<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1791646124/wysiwyg/dd73o3mz6qlxoocvjjxw.gif" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> This workshop is ideal for beginners, and requires no programming or artistic background. By the end of this workshop you will be able to make a game with PuzzleScript. This workshop teaches the very basics of puzzle design and the Puzzlescript game engine, a free and browser-based tool to make grid-based puzzle games. You&#39;ll have the option of recreating a small game the facilitator made to familiarize yourself with the material taught, and/or come up with your own idea and experiment with the engine. Participants will need a basic laptop that can run a browser. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1791645771/wysiwyg/myicjc6jhkj3kfvxoey9.jpg" style="width: 117px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px; text-align: left; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit; background-clip: padding-box; border-radius: 10px;" fr-original-style="width: 117px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px; text-align: left; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable fr-rounded">Teacher: Rapha&euml;ll has made games with a broad variety of tools: from PowerPoint to Unreal, including Unity, RPG Maker, Google Forms and more. They believe anyone can make video games, and love to empower people to do so. They make games about queerness, intimacy, and Britney Spears. <a fr-original-style="" href="https://bsky.app/profile/rafikidev.bsky.social" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/rafikidev.bsky.social</a> _______ GAMERella Jam Workshops 2026 🎮 are hands-on sessions where you can learn core game-making skills in a friendly, low-pressure space. Beginners and experienced creators are equally welcome. Our workshops are taught by mentors who care about inclusive game development, you&rsquo;ll explore tools, try ideas, and collaborate with others. 🌟 Register below to save your spot and help us plan workshops that support women, non-binary folks, and other marginalized creators.

PUZZLESCRIPT Workshop

GAMERella Jam Workshops 2026 🎮 are hands-on sessions where you can learn core game-making skills in a friendly, low-pressure space. Beginners and experienced creators are equally welcome. Guided by mentors who care about inclusive game development, you&rsquo;ll explore tools, try ideas, and collaborate with others. 🌟 Register below to save your spot and help us plan workshops that support women, non-binary folks, and other marginalized creators.

GB STUDIO Workshop

Learn the fundamentals of game jamming, including forming an idea, managing your time, and collaborating in a team!No prior knowledge is needed for this workshop. No preparation is needed for this workshop. What will you walk away with?<ul fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A strong understanding of how the game jam will proceed (no surprises)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Tools for brainstorming and deciding on a jam idea as a team</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Scoping and production planning skills</li></ul>Workshop structure<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">What is a game jam?</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Pre-jam prep</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Game creation</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sample timeline</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">What is <a fr-original-style="" href="http://Itch.io" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Itch.io</a>?</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Tips &amp; tricks</li></ol><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1791649065/wysiwyg/zoffyhg7pdd0yh10t8ym.jpg" style="width: 127px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px; text-align: left; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit; background-clip: padding-box; border-radius: 10px;" fr-original-style="width: 127px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px; text-align: left; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable fr-rounded">Teacher: Owen Hellum is a programmer and game designer with nearly a decade of experience developing videogames. They&#39;ve been a GAMERella co-organizer and jam mentor for over three years. He adores adore exploring unconventional narratives, manipulating player agency, and designing things that come together just right. He works at Studio Imugi as a general programmer and game designer, and continues to develop whimsical and unorthodox personal projects. ____ GAMERella Jam Workshops 2026 🎮 are hands-on sessions where you can learn core game-making skills in a friendly, low-pressure space. Beginners and experienced creators are equally welcome. Our workshops are taught by mentors who care about inclusive game development, you&rsquo;ll explore tools, try ideas, and collaborate with others. 🌟 Register below to save your spot and help us plan workshops that support women, non-binary folks, and other marginalized creators.

HOW TO JAM Workshop

✨ Sponsor a Seat ✨&nbsp;and help us build a kinder games industry!&nbsp; Our first-ever Sponsor a Seat campaign lets YOU directly support the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://gamerella.ca/en/" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">GAMERella</a> Game Jam! Let&#39;s show our jammers the best our industry has to offer! WHAT IS THE GAMERELLA GAME JAM?The <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/gamerella-game-jam--2026" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">GAMERella Game Jam</a> is the world&rsquo;s longest running game jam focused on equity-deserving game creators. Hundreds of people have made their very first game at GAMERella with the support of our amazing industry mentors, workshops, and low-stress environment.&nbsp; WHO CAN SPONSOR A SEAT?Anyone that believes in a kinder games industry! We especially welcome sponsorship from Canadian indies, community orgs, small businesses, and individual community members.&nbsp; 🗣&nbsp;Your sponsorship allows one more participant from an equity-deserving community to jam with us! WHAT BENEFITS ARE OFFERED?<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Logo / Name on our &quot;Sponsor a Seat&quot; Social Media posts (Instagram, LinkedIn, and Bluesky)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Logo / Name in our Opening and Closing sessions</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Recognition post in our Discord community</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Newsletter shout-out where you can share a signal-boosting link of your choice! (New game to promote? New event? We&rsquo;ll share it here!)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Invitation to the Opening session, Keynote, Showcase, and Closing session (in-person or online)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">If you stop by in-person you can enjoy some coffee, tea &amp; snacks as well :)</li></ul> Note: Sponsoring a Seat does not register you as a participant. If you wish to participate in the jam, sign up <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/gamerella-game-jam--2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">here</a>! HOW MANY SEATS CAN I SPONSOR?As many as you like! If you sponsor 3 seats or more, you&rsquo;ll officially be bumped up to our Major&nbsp;Sponsor tiers (which will come with extra benefits!)&nbsp; WHAT GOES INTO A SEAT?Your support covers one of our participants&rsquo; full access to our game jam! This includes:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Free access to our 2-day jam at the D3 Innovation Space</li><li fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A keynote speech</li><li fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A structured team-making workshop</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Unlimited snacks &amp; drinks&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Breakfast and lunch on both days</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Low-sensory room</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Access to our Discord community</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Access to experienced industry mentors&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Access to computers, monitors, keyboard, and other equipment</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Support, conflict resolution, and counselling from our support workers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Raffle prizes and custom GAMERella trophy</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">And support for all the lovely staff &amp; volunteers that make the jam happen!</li></ul> A NOTE ON VALUESAll organizations &amp; promotional materials are subject to alignment with <a fr-original-style="" href="https://gamerella.ca/values/en/" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">GAMERella&#39;s values and policies</a>. We reserve the right to issue a refund and cancel any sponsor benefits. MORE QUESTIONS? We&#39;re here to help! Send us an email at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:jam@gamerella.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">jam@gamerella.ca</a>.

Sponsor a Seat 2026

✨ &nbsp;Parraine un si&egrave;ge ✨et aide-nous &agrave; b&acirc;tir une industrie du jeu vid&eacute;o plus bienveillante! Notre toute premi&egrave;re campagne Parraine un si&egrave;ge te permet de soutenir DIRECTEMENT le Game Jam <a href="https://gamerella.ca/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;"></a><a href="https://gamerella.ca/fr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" fr-original-style="" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;"></a><a href="https://gamerella.ca/en/" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" fr-original-style="" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;"></a><a fr-original-style="" href="https://gamerella.ca/fr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">GAMERella</a>! Montrons &agrave; nos participant&middot;e&middot;s le meilleur que notre industrie a &agrave; offrir! C&#39;EST QUOI LE GAME JAM GAMERELLA?Le <a fr-original-style="" href="https://gamerella.ca/jam/fr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Game Jam GAMERella</a> est le plus ancien game jam au monde ax&eacute; sur les cr&eacute;ateur&middot;rice&middot;s de jeux issu&middot;e&middot;s de groupes en qu&ecirc;te d&#39;&eacute;quit&eacute;. Des centaines de personnes ont cr&eacute;&eacute; leur tout premier jeu &agrave; GAMERella, gr&acirc;ce au soutien de nos formidables mentor&middot;e&middot;s de l&#39;industrie, &agrave; nos ateliers et &agrave; notre environnement &agrave; bas niveau de stress. QUI PEUT PARRAINER UN SI&Egrave;GE?Toute personne qui croit en une industrie du jeu vid&eacute;o plus bienveillante! On accueille tout particuli&egrave;rement les commandites d&#39;ind&eacute;pendant&middot;e&middot;s canadien&middot;ne&middot;s, d&#39;organismes communautaires, de petites entreprises et de membres individuel&middot;le&middot;s de la communaut&eacute;.&nbsp; 🗣 Votre parrainage nous permet d&rsquo;ajouter &agrave; notre jam un&middot;e&nbsp;participant&middot;e&nbsp;d&#39;une communaut&eacute; m&eacute;ritant l&#39;&eacute;quit&eacute;! &nbsp;QUELS SONT LES AVANTAGES OFFERTS?<ul fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Logo / nom dans nos publications &laquo; Parraine un si&egrave;ge &raquo; sur les r&eacute;seaux sociaux (Instagram, LinkedIn et Bluesky)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Logo / nom lors de nos s&eacute;ances d&#39;ouverture et de cl&ocirc;ture</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Publication de reconnaissance dans notre communaut&eacute; Discord</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Mention dans notre infolettre, avec un lien de visibilit&eacute; de ton choix (Un nouveau jeu &agrave; faire conna&icirc;tre? Un nouvel &eacute;v&eacute;nement? On va le partager ici!)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Invitation &agrave; la s&eacute;ance d&#39;ouverture, au discours d&#39;honneur, &agrave; la vitrine et &agrave; la s&eacute;ance de cl&ocirc;ture (en personne ou en ligne)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Si tu passes nous voir en personne, tu pourras aussi profiter de caf&eacute;, de th&eacute; et de collations :)</li></ul>Remarque : Le parrainage d&#39;une place ne vous inscrit pas comme participant. Si tu souhaites participer au jam, veuillez suivre <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/gamerella-game-jam--2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">ce lien</a>. COMBIEN DE SI&Egrave;GES PUIS-JE PARRAINER?Autant que tu veux! Si tu parraines 3 si&egrave;ges ou plus, tu acc&egrave;des officiellement &agrave; nos paliers de Commanditaire Majeur&nbsp;(qui viennent avec des avantages suppl&eacute;mentaires!) QU&#39;EST-CE QUI EST INCLUS DANS UN SI&Egrave;GE?Ton soutien couvre l&#39;acc&egrave;s complet&nbsp;d&rsquo;un de nos participant&middot;e&middot;s &agrave; notre game jam! Cela comprend :<ul fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Acc&egrave;s gratuit &agrave; notre jam de 2 jours au D3 Innovation Space</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Un discours d&#39;honneur</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Un atelier structur&eacute; de formation d&#39;&eacute;quipes</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Collations et boissons &agrave; volont&eacute;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">D&eacute;jeuner et d&icirc;ner les deux jours</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Une salle &agrave; faible stimulation sensorielle</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Acc&egrave;s &agrave; notre communaut&eacute; Discord</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Acc&egrave;s &agrave; des mentor&middot;e&middot;s exp&eacute;riment&eacute;&middot;e&middot;s de l&#39;industrie</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Acc&egrave;s &agrave; des ordinateurs, moniteurs, claviers et autre &eacute;quipement</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Soutien, r&eacute;solution de conflits et accompagnement de la part de notre &eacute;quipe de soutien</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Prix de tirage et troph&eacute;e GAMERella personnalis&eacute;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Et un soutien pour tout le merveilleux personnel et les b&eacute;n&eacute;voles qui rendent le jam possible!</li></ul> UNE NOTE SUR NOS VALEURSTous les organismes et le mat&eacute;riel promotionnel doivent &ecirc;tre en accord avec <a fr-original-style="" href="https://gamerella.ca/values/fr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">les valeurs et les politiques de GAMERella</a>. Nous nous r&eacute;servons le droit d&#39;&eacute;mettre un remboursement et d&#39;annuler tout avantage de commandite. D&#39;AUTRES QUESTIONS?On est l&agrave; pour t&#39;aider! &Eacute;cris-nous &agrave; <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:jam@gamerella.ca" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">jam@gamerella.ca</a>.

Parraine un siège 2026

GAMERella Game Jam is the world&rsquo;s longest running annual game jam and workshop series focusing on supporting equity-deserving game creators and aspiring game makers. Our next edition is planned for November 14-15, 2026. Hundreds of people have made their very first game at GAMERella with the support of our amazing industry mentors, live and video workshops, and low-stress environment. NOW IT IS YOUR TIME!For news and updates, follow us on <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/gamerellajam/?hl=en" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Instagram</a>! As always, GAMERella invites women (cis/trans), trans men, non-binary/genderqueer and 2-spirited folks, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and any others who feel they haven&rsquo;t had a chance to make a game, to join GAMERella in a weekend of fun game-making on November 14-15, 2026. WHERE IS THE JAM?In-person location: District 3 Innovation Centre: Concordia University - FB building, 6th floor (1250 Rue Guy, Montr&eacute;al, QC H3H 2T4) Jam from home: You can also jam from anywhere! Claim an online ticket and you will be invited to our Discord, where you and your team will be able to watch our keynote, access our mentors, find other teammates, and interact with the community. Our online support package is available <a fr-original-style="" href="https://app.notion.com/p/Remote-Game-Jam-Care-Package-2a17309e80168085a61acae0bd69d2b5?pvs=21" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">HERE</a>. WHEN IS THE JAM?November 14-15, 2026The jam will start Saturday at 10am and wrap up at Sunday 8pm. However, we think sleeping is more important than making games, so we will all be sending you home on Saturday night to have a good night&rsquo;s sleep!All participants will be invited to submit their game to our <a fr-original-style="" href="https://itch.io/jam/gamerella2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">itch.io jam page</a>! NEED A TEAM?If you have a team already, you can skip this part! Just show up and jam the jam!But if you are looking for a new team member or a whole team you can participate in our amazing in-person team-making session Saturday morning. No need to apply, just join us at the end of the opening notes. HOW TO PREPARE?<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sign up! We can&#39;t wait to meet you!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Look through our <a fr-original-style="" href="https://gamerella.ca/jam/faq/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">FAQ</a>, list of <a fr-original-style="" href="https://gamerella.ca/jam/en/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">mentors</a>, and <a fr-original-style="" href="https://gamerella.ca/values/en/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">values</a> on our website before starting the jam!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Don&#39;t have a team or missing a team-member? Don&#39;t worry! Participants can take part in our amazing team-making session. No sign-up necessary!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bring cozy clothes, blankets and pillows that will keep you comfortable. Cozy hot beverages &amp; food are on us!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Still unsure about something? Send us a message: <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:jam@gamerella.ca" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">jam@gamerella.ca</a>! We want to know if there is anything else you might need to make this weekend less stressful for you! </li></ol>THEME...coming soon... KEYNOTE...coming soon... HEALTH &amp; SAFETY&nbsp;At GAMERella, we want to continue to exercise caution, approaching public health measures from a place of mutual care and in ways that ensure the well-being of all our participants. Our location is very well ventilated. But we are also amplifying ventilation with a large HEPA air filter. We encourage all participants to wear a surgical or higher-quality mask. KN94 masks will be provided free of charge to all participants. We will also be providing antigen testing on-site to keep our community protected. We ask all participants to test before entering the jam venue. During the jam, please ensure you are wearing your mask as much as possible and that you wipe down your workspace after use using the cleaning supplies we have provided. If you have COVID or other flu symptoms leading up to/during the jam, or test positive, please remain/return home and immediately notify the organizers. Thank you! A NOTE ON AI&nbsp;Over the last couple of years, jammers have asked if they can use ChatGPT/Claude or other GenAI products to make their games. We do not encourage this. Generative AI is both a significant sustainability issue due to the immense computing power it takes, and is also a labour issue where we are seeing our peers laid off in favour of AI tools. Additionally, it is important to learn basic game-making skills and tools yourself! Or find peers who can help you (and maybe teach you!) with their talents. WE WOULDN&#39;T BE HERE WITHOUT...&nbsp;GAMERella 2026 is supported by <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.ea.com/ea-studios/motive" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">EA Motive Studio</a> and <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.bhvr.com/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Behaviour</a>.And our wonderful host: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://district3.co/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">D3 Innovation Hub</a>. ________________ APPENDIXThe GAMERella Initiative is committed to supporting aspiring and emerging game makers by fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the gaming industry.&nbsp;This initiative aligns with our organization&#39;s mission to create a gaming industry where historically underrepresented individuals are recognized, accepted, and celebrated, contributing to a society that values diversity and inclusion. Our Commitment to EquityGAMERella is committed to prioritizing equity deserving individuals, meaning those who belong to marginalized and underrepresented communities within the gaming industry. In particular, we aim to amplify the voices and participation of:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Trans women, trans men, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ethno-religious minorities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">People with disabilities and neurodivergent individuals</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Immigrants, refugees, and other historically marginalized groups in game development</li></ul>We recognize that many applicants may experience intersecting identities, shaping their experiences in unique ways. Our ticket assignment process embraces this complexity, ensuring that participants feel welcomed, valued, and supported in the jamming process.Our focus is on aspiring and emerging game-makers in the early stages of their careers who are seeking experience within these intersections. Through this initiative, we strive to foster a more inclusive and representative gaming industry where all have the opportunity to be heard and thrive. OUR STORY&nbsp;Dissatisfied with the game spaces and opportunities provided for women in Montreal&rsquo;s game scene, Gina Hara and Charlotte Fisher created GAMERella in 2013. Since then GAMERella has welcomed over 1500 participants in a low stress, learner-friendly environment from over 37 countries. GAMERella participants have come a long way over the years: founded over a dozen game studios, went to study games, became professional freelancers, got hired by many AAA studios, and even came back to GAMERella to teach, mentor and become organizers!

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