Global Game Jam Manual
  • Introduction
  • Common Terms
  • The Basics
    • Dear first-time Site Organisers
    • Get your team together
    • The Essentials
    • Venue
      • Online Game Jam
    • Submitting a site application
    • Guide to using Slack
    • Checklist : The Basics
  • Next steps
    • Health and Saftey
    • Registering your jammers
    • Structure of the event
    • Setting up your venue
    • Jammer Guide and Communication
    • Checking in on Slack
    • Streaming your jam on Twitch
  • During the event itself
    • Check in and registration
    • Presentations : before and after
      • How to turn on subtitles
    • Keeping the theme a secret
    • Sharing the Diversifiers
    • Jammer behaviour
    • Icebreakers and team forming
    • Feeding your Jammers!
    • Creating projects and uploading games
      • Upload Instructions (digital)
      • Board Game Design & Upload
    • Making a 'Hello Video'
  • Other things to think about
    • Accessibility
    • Software and Platforms
    • Top 10 Jammer requests!
    • Applying for Financial Support
    • Gameplay Videos
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  1. Other things to think about

Top 10 Jammer requests!

Every year GGJ conducts a jammer survey after the event. Here are the top 10 things that came up time and time again in our feedback for 2014.

During your event we are sure that you want your jammers to have the best time possible. Here is the top 10 most common pieces of feedback we received in our jammer survey from 2024, these would be good things to consider when you are selecting your venue and facilities for the jam.

Jammers want!

  • Enhanced Food Options: A wider variety of food choices, including more vegetarian, vegan, and healthy options.

  • Comfortable Workspace: Comfortable seating arrangements, such as ergonomic chairs.

  • Improved Hygiene Facilities: Access to showers or better hygiene facilities, including free deodorant and fresh socks.

  • 24/7 Venue Access: A venue that remains open 24 hours a day.

  • Quiet Retreats: Dedicated quiet spaces for relaxation and rest.

  • Reliable Connectivity: Fast and stable internet access.

  • Energizing Refreshments: Free access to coffee, tea, and energy drinks.

  • Optimal Environment: Climate control with heating and air conditioning.

  • Adequate Lighting: Well-lit workspaces to reduce eye strain.

  • Memorable Souvenirs: Small gifts or tokens to commemorate the event.

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