Academic Coaching

Mailing Address
Cleveland State University, Washkewicz College of Engineering
2121 Euclid Ave., WH 305
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214

Campus Location
Washkewicz Hall Room 305
2300 Chester Avenue
Phone: 216.687.2555
Fax: 216.687.9280
engineering@csuohio.edu

Computer Peer Teacher (CPT) 24-hour Game Jam

Every semester, the Computer Peer Teacher (CPT) program hosts the 24-hour Game Jam, a highly anticipated overnight game development competition for CSU students. Since its debut in Spring 2023, the Game Jam has become a testament to the remarkable talent within our student body, providing a platform where students from different disciplines join forces to achieve the incredible feat of creating a game from scratch in just 24 hours.

Ready to showcase your creativity and teamwork in game development? Our next 24-hour Game Jam is scheduled for October 24^th and 25^th. Sign up here!

Judging

After 5:00 pm on Saturday the 25th, students will present their games in 5-6 minute presentations in front of the judges and the rest of the competitors. Following the presentations the winners will be announced.

Competition Rules

Each team must have 2 to 4 competitors. One-person teams are not allowed.
Originality Requirements
- Only original projects will be accepted
- Existing assets and tutorials may be used, but your final game must represent a significant creative transformation of those materials
- ChatGPT and similar tools are permitted, but their outputs must be creatively transformed
- All assets and tutorials must be legally obtained / accessed
- All assets must be credited in your final presentation
- All tutorials, AI conversations, and external project from which your game includes more than 100 lines of code must be credited in your final presentation
- AI conversations can be credited simply by providing a sharing link for that conversation
- Failure to cite external assets or code sources will result in disqualification!
All Game Jam projects must be submitted by 4:30pm
- Submissions should be placed in the provided OneDrive folder (we will share the folder sometime on Saturday)
- Submissions must include:
  - Game code (.zip folder is preferred)
  - A game web export (for running on Itch.io for the presentation and judges)
  - Your presentation
To be eligible for cash prizes, teams must give a short presentation on their work
- Presentations will have a strict time limit of 5 minutes
- Presentations should include:
  - Your core idea (in relation to the chosen theme)
  - Implementation of your core idea
  - Video showcase of idea and implementation
  - Development experience
- Every team member must participate in the presentation (unless you get an exception from the CPT Coordinator)
Submissions must be "safe for work" (Rated E-M)
Unless they have made prior arrangements with the CPT Coordinator, competitors in the main competition must participate in-person for the entire event to be eligible to win
- If you leave, PLEASE sign out.
- If you need to walk outside at night, you must use the buddy system, or you may request one from Campus Police by calling 216-687-2020

Things that can result in disqualification:

Failure to cite external assets or code sources (tutorials, other projects, etc.)
Working on your game past the 4:30pm deadline
No presentation
Explicit content (anything rated other than E-M)

Rubric

Category	0	2	4	6	8	10
Gameplay	Game mechanics are broken or non-existent, making it unplayable.	Basic game mechanics are present but lack depth or refinement.	Gameplay is enjoyable and functional but may lack innovation or complexity.	Mechanics are well-executed, providing an immersive and enjoyable experience.	Game mechanics are innovative, enhancing the overall experience and setting it apart.	Mechanics are polished, balanced, and contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment and immersion of the game.
Sound	Sound effects or music are absent or disrupt gameplay	Game has very minimal sound which fails to enhance the game's atmosphere or engagement	Sounds are present but lack variety and do not fit with the theme	Sound design enhances the game's atmosphere and contributes to immersion	Game has music and sound effects which are well-integrated, enhancing immersion and the theme	Sound elements are expertly crafted, enhancing every aspect of the game and theme
Graphics	Graphics are either absent or distractingly low-quality, hindering gameplay.	Basic visuals are present but lack detail or coherence.	Graphics are serviceable but may lack polish or consistency.	Graphics are appealing and enhance the game's aesthetic but may lack complexity.	Visuals are detailed, cohesive, and contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere.	Visuals are of the highest quality, immersing the player and enhancing the overall experience.
Originality	Game lacks originality, heavily borrowing from existing concepts without innovation.	The game's concept is unoriginal, offering little to differentiate it from existing titles.	The game introduces some original ideas but relies heavily on familiar concepts.	The game offers a fresh take on familiar genres or introduces novel gameplay mechanics.	The game presents unique and creative ideas, setting it apart from others in its genre.	The game introduces revolutionary ideas or concepts, pushing the boundaries of game design.
Completeness	Game is unfinished or riddled with bugs, making it unplayable.	Game has significant bugs or lacks essential features, impacting the overall experience.	Game is playable but lacks polish or may have minor bugs.	Game is polished and mostly bug-free, offering a complete gameplay experience.	Game is polished and thoroughly tested, providing a seamless experience.	Game is flawlessly executed, with no bugs or issues detracting from the experience.
Presentation	Scores 0-2 on:	Each team member must participate (unless you talk with the coordinator first)	The presentation does not go over time limit	The presentation includes the required categories (see rules)	The team is ready to present when called	The team speaks clearly and concisely, with appropriate volume