Cosmic Jam 2026 Poster

Cosmic Jam 2026

October 9–11, 2026 • Concordia University, Montreal

October 9 at 5:00 p.m. - October 11 at 8:00 p.m. (EST)

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Theme Reveal

Cosmic Jam's theme is ORBIT 🛰️.

Below are some modifiers to the theme that you can use to inspire your game ideas. You can use one, some, or all of them in your game jam submission! You will be awarded bonus points for their successful implementation in your game. The modifiers are:

67 THOUSAND YEARS LATER... [1]
THE GROUND IS OPTIONAL [2]
PLANETARY ALIGNMENT [2]
AURA FARMING? [1]
ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE BLACK HOLE [1]
THE DROID WE'RE LOOKING FOR [2]
HYPERSPACE JUMP! [1]
COSMICJAM❌ COSMIC BOOGEYMAN✅ [1]
WHO NEEDS ROADS WHEN YOU HAVE HOLES? [1]
IT'S 9 PLANETS, RIGHT? [2]

Description

Welcome to Cosmic Jam, Concordia Game Development Club’s 48-hour game jam happening from October 9th to October 11th! For two full days, participants will work in teams (or solo!) to design, develop, and bring a game to life from scratch. Whether you’re a programmer, artist, designer, writer, sound designer, or just someone who loves creative chaos, this is your chance to build something incredible in a fun, high-energy environment.

Mentors

Our mentors are industry professionals and creators who will guide you through every stage of the development process: from concept and design to final implementation. Stuck on a problem? Need feedback on your game idea? Our mentors are here to help you succeed and make the most of your Cosmic Jam experience.

  • Mentor TBD

    Mentor TBD

    Industry mentor

Venue & Labs

Cosmic Jam will take place at Concordia University (SGW Campus), our main creative hub for the weekend! 🎮

The following rooms will be used for the event:

  • Friday: Orientation: Room H820.
  • Saturday: Registration & Catering: Room H937.
  • Sunday: Registration & Catering: Room H937.

💻 Labs & Workspaces

Here are the labs we reserved (available throughout the event):

  • • Lab Room H962 & H966 (Workstations (FRI-SAT).)
  • • Lab Room H962, H966, H929, H921 (Showcase Rooms (SUN).)

Please consult the event floor plan for the exact locations of the workstations and showcase rooms.

*All rooms are located in the Henry F. Hall Building, Concordia University (SGW Campus).

Click the floor plan to view it fullscreen.

TIME TABLE

Day 1: Friday (October 9th)

  • 4:30pm
    Doors Open
  • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Check-in
  • 5:30pm - 6:00pm
    Opening Ceremony
  • 6:00pm - 6:30pm
    Team Making Time
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Supper
  • 7:30pm - 9:30pm
    Dev Time
  • 10:00pm
    Doors Close

Day 2: Saturday (October 10th)

  • 10:00am
    Doors Open
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Dev Time
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Lunch
  • 1:00pm - 6:00pm
    Dev Time
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Supper
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
    Dev Time
  • 10:00pm
    Doors Close

Day 3: Sunday (October 11th)

  • 10:00am
    Doors Open
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Dev Time
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Lunch
  • 1:00pm - 5:00pm
    Dev Time
  • 5:00pm
    Submission Deadline
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Gaming Time
  • 8:00pm - 9:00pm
    Closing Ceremony
  • 10:00pm
    Doors Close

Game Showcase & Judging

Judging details for Cosmic Jam will be announced soon.

Evaluation criteria:

  • • (1–5)
  • • (1–5)
  • • (1–5)

Winning Categories & Prizes

  • • 1st Place – $50 Steam Gift Card
  • • 2nd Place – $25 Steam Gift Card
  • • 3rd Place – $25 Steam Gift Card
  • • All Winning Teams – Special Cosmic Jam Pins
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Top Winners 🏆

Team 12nd PlacePartial Destruction1st PlaceThe European Union3rd Place

Photo Gallery

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Sponsors & Partners

  • Ubisoft
  • Concordia Centre for Student Life
  • Celsius
  • Poulet Rouge

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Ubisoft Montreal and Michel Kunta for their support of Cosmic Jam and for welcoming our community. We couldn't have done it without you!

Cosmic Jam participants with Ubisoft Montreal