Pennsylvania
IGDA Philadelphia Center City Hosted by IndyHall
Site notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EQpvjVu0bxBuE9-iGhc1vDejHWkEdkS9fPv6...
!!! This is a BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) site !!!
You will need to bring your own equipment or tools in order to participate in Global Game Jam at IndyHall. If you can bring it, you can use it!
A HUGE thank you to all of our 2012 sponsors!
- Location Sponsors: Indy Hall and Camden County College
- Full Screen Sponsors: Cipher Prime & Disk Makers
- Shared PLUS Screen Sponsors: AMI Entertainment, Microsoft
- Shared Screen Sponsors: Island Officials, Play Eternal, Too Many Games
- Board Game Sponsor: Rolco Games
- Food Sponsor: PopChips!
A FEW OPPORTUNITIES LEFT: http://bit.ly/IGDAPhillyGGJ2012Sponsorship
things to consider bringing:
Technology
- computers, monitors, keyboards, mice
- Ethernet cables
- power strips
- headphones
- Artist or musician? What equipment/software will you need to do your thing? Make sure you bring it!
- Plan to make a non-digital (card/board) game? What type of things would you make it out of? BRING IT!
Comfort / Sleeping
- chair (if you don't want to sit on a folding chair all weekend)
- blow up mattress / cot / sleeping bag / something to sleep on (if you plan to snooze and don't want to be on the concrete floor)
- ear plugs / sleeping mask
Food
- if you would like to dine on something besides take-out, consider bringing some snacks
The site has:
- hard-wired AND wireless internet available
- a fridge and microwave
- access to showers if pre-arranged -- bring your toiletries if you'd like to use them
- a variety of delivery/take-out menus to choose from
- numerous restaurants and bars nearby: http://bit.ly/aNpdDs
The space is handicap accessible.
Public Transportation
This site is easily accessible via SEPTA and PATCO.
SEPTA Market - Frankfort (Blue) Line
The Market-Frankfort Line has stops at both 5th Street and Penns Landing (2nd Street). The site is a 2.5 block walk from 5th Street and a 1.5 block walk from 2nd Street
http://bit.ly/adoIT0
SEPTA Buses
Various buses go back and forth near 3rd and Market; please check maps and schedules to determine the best route for you to get to 3rd & Market
http://bit.ly/b0T4V9
PATCO
Take PATCO to 8th & Market. From there you can bus, take the SEPTA Market-Frankfort line or walk to IndyHall at 3rd & Market
http://bit.ly/biGUl9
Parking
Looking for parking near the site? Here's a list of nearby lots according to the Philadelphia Parking Authority: http://bit.ly/cQPhT5
- By tristin at 01/07/2012 - 19:16
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Pittsburgh IGDA
We are FULL, including a full waiting list.
- By sabrinaggj at 11/02/2011 - 20:21
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Harrisburg University
- By charlespalmer at 10/14/2011 - 11:43
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IGDA Philadelphia | IndyHall - [2011 site]
This is a BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) site!
You will need to bring your own equipment or tools in order to participate in Global Game Jam at IndyHall. If you can bring it, you can use it!
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=172747589424926
A HUGE thank you to all our sponsors!
- Location Sponsor: Indy Hall
- Premiere Sponsors: AMI Entertainment and Microsoft
- Sponsors: East Coast Game Audio, Island Officials, Little Wins, Play Eternal, Vested Rabbit Technology
- Food and Drink Sponsors: BAWLS Energy Drink, PopChips!
Facilities
IndyHall provides a great collaborative space. It has:
- Plenty of whiteboards
- Hard-wired AND wireless internet available
- A kitchen (bring your food and snacks - or if you want to make a 5-course meal, you can probably prepare that also!)
- If you'd rather not cook, there are a variety of delivery/take-out menus to choose from
- 3 restrooms (WITH tubs/showers -- bring your toiletries)
- Lockers for securing your stuff (you will need to bring your own padlock)
- Near numerous restaurants and bars: http://bit.ly/aNpdDs
IndyHall is handicap accessible.
Public Transportation
IndyHall is easily accessible via SETPA and PATCO.
SEPTA Market - Frankfort (Blue) Line
The Market-Frankfort Line has stops at both 5th Street and Penns Landing (2nd Street). IndyHall is a 2.5 block walk from 5th Street and a 1.5 block walk from 2nd Street
http://bit.ly/adoIT0
SEPTA Buses
Various buses go back and forth near 3rd and Market; please check maps and schedules to determine the best route for you to get to 3rd & Market
http://bit.ly/b0T4V9
PATCO
Take PATCO to 8th & Market. From there you can bus, take the SEPTA Market-Frankfort line or walk to IndyHall at 3rd & Market
http://bit.ly/biGUl9
Parking
Looking for parking near IndyHall? Here's a list of nearby lots according to the Philadelphia Parking Authority: http://bit.ly/cQPhT5
- By tristin at 01/05/2011 - 13:16
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Pittsburgh IGDA - [2011 site]
As of January 26, 2011, we are FULL. We are no longer accepting Jammers.
- By sabrinaggj at 10/19/2010 - 14:00
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Philly IGDA | VGI Philly | Indy Hall - [2010 site]
Global Game Jam 2010 Participating Jam Site
This location is a BYOT (bring your own technology) site. We will have access to both hard-wired and wireless internet so you will be able to download tools, access FTP sites, etc.
If you have any questions regarding the Philly location or event in general, do not hesitate to contact Tristin
- By tristin at 01/18/2010 - 16:17
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ETC / PIGDA - [2010 site]
Global Game Jam 2010 Participating Jam Site
The fee holds the participant's place and offsets some snacks. Parking will potentially be additional if we cannot work something out for the weekend.
- By PGHGGJ at 09/28/2009 - 12:46
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