The MecWarriors Host a SETI-Jam Location!

I’m super excited to announce that The MecWarriors will be co-hosting a space for the Global SETI-Jam alongside Big Shoulders Media! So if you’re in the Chicago area, we invite you to join us for a weekend of game jam fun!

You can sign up for free on our Eventbrite page linked below. Read on for more details about the event. I hope to see you there. 🙂

When and Where

Full schedule can be found [here].

Begins: Friday, October 17 @ 5:00 PM
Ends: Sunday, October 19 @ 5:00 PM

We’re hosting our satellite jam right in our very own office space just outside downtown Chicago! Here’s where you can find us:

What We Supply

• A large collaboration space with lots of table and chairs
• Electrical power to charge all your fancy devices
• Wi-Fi (limited)
• Dinner on Saturday (tentative)
• Dinner on Sunday (I’m grilling!)
• We can’t support overnight stays (sorry)

What to Bring

• Work devices – Laptops, Desktops (if you’d like), Build Devices
• Please have any development software already installed, our Wi-Fi is limited
• Sweaters – our office tends to get a little chilly…
• Smiles! 🙂

The SETI-Jam

Information compiled from the SETI-Jam site.

The SETI-JAM is a global endeavor. Game developers from anywhere, on or off the planet can participate. The Jam is a three day experience beginning on Friday (Oct. 16) and concluding with game presentations on Sunday evening (Oct. 19).

The SETI-JAM’s theme centers on the Institute’s quest to understand life in the universe. In 1960, Frank Drake came up with the Drake Equation to estimate the number of technology-savvy societies that might be in our galaxy. All SETI-JAM games will address one or more of the Drake Equation’s terms and incorporate real data into the game.

During the three days of the SETI-JAM, you will have the opportunity to learn from SETI Institute scientists and mentors to integrate cutting edge research into your games. At the end of the weekend, you will pitch your games to leading NASA and SETI scientists, aerospace entrepreneurs, and members of 3,000,000 member strong SETI Institute community!

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