Art & Play - Pombal Game Jam 2025

Game Dev Lisbon

Art &amp; Play Game Jam is back for its 3rd edition! 
Let your your creativity soar at the Art &amp; Play 2025 event!

Casa Varela

Art &amp; Play - Pombal Game Jam is back for its 3rd edition!Video games are not just about technology, they are also a form of art. This is therefore a perfect opportunity to once again bring together professionals from the game industry and artists from other fields in a game jam.October 24-26#GameJam #ArtAndPlay

<h2>What is Art &amp; Play?</h2> Art &amp; Play is a game jam with a multidisciplinary approach. Over the course of three days, developers and artists form teams to create playable prototypes that explore new forms of expression.The focus isn’t on building a finished product, but on the process: learning from each other, testing ideas, and discovering how games and the arts can intersect in unexpected ways.The weekend concludes with a public presentation of all projects.

<h2>Practical Information</h2>Dates: October 24–26, 2025 (Friday–Sunday) Venue: Casa Varela, PombalAccommodation options:<ul><li>Discounted rates at Hotel Cardal for participants</li><li>Free communal sleeping area at the venue (bring a sleeping bag)</li><li>Accessible by public transport</li></ul>

<h2>Who Can Participate?</h2><ul><li>Game developers of all levels</li><li>Artists from any discipline — music, theatre, writing, visual arts, dance, fashion, design, and more</li><li>Anyone interested in exploring the possibilities of games as an artistic medium</li></ul>

<h2>Why Participate?</h2><ul><li>Work in diverse, multidisciplinary teams</li><li>Explore new creative approaches</li><li>Expand your network and learn from peers</li><li>Share your work with a supportive audience</li></ul>

Day 24

Meet & Greet

Opening Ceremony

Day 26

Game Showcase

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