On 23–24 June, the UTS Tech Festival brought the energy with its in-person Game Jam, where students, alumni, and indie devs came together for two full days of non-stop game creation, collaboration, and innovation.

Held in Building 11 at UTS, the jam challenged participants to design and build a game from scratch based on a surprise theme revealed at kickoff. Working solo or in teams, participants raced the clock to create polished, playable games by Day 2.

What Went Down
Teams formed quickly and dove into programming, art, narrative, design, and audio.
A wide range of submissions showcased imaginative mechanics, bold art styles, and creative spins on the theme.
Games were judged live in front of a crowd, with winners selected based on Enjoyment, Creativity, and Presentation.

No Generative AI
All submissions were 100% human-made—no AI-generated content—keeping the focus on creativity, collaboration, and skill.

Game Jam Winners
Participants delivered beyond expectations, creating inventive and memorable games in record time. Here are the official winners of the 2025 TechFest Game Jam:

Best Overall Game That Fits the Theme (Enlarge):
Uncivil Engineering
Khang Duong, Nicholas Everett, Quang Duong, Samuel Coa, Tam Duong

Most Innovative or Creative Use of the Theme (Enlarge):
Uprising
Cookie Cherith, Evelyn Willow

Best Visuals or Audio:
Countless Keys
Matthew Haines, Saul Ullman

Most Intuitive / Pickup-and-Play Game:
Stuff It, We Snowball!
Aurora Esmeralda, Mathew Blackwood

Special Thanks
This event was proudly supported by Riot Games and MSI Australia, whose time, resources, and encouragement helped create an unforgettable experience for all involved.

A huge shout-out to the incredible team from Riot Games who generously gave their time and expertise throughout the jam:

• Bilal Akil
• Luke Ledwich
• Jason Heriot
• Jade Barton
• Nina Estrella
• Sam Minehan
• Paul Miskimmon

Why It Mattered
The Game Jam wasn’t just a test of speed—it was a celebration of creativity and teamwork. It gave participants a platform to take risks, experiment with ideas, and collaborate in a high-energy, high-reward environment.

We can’t wait to see how these games evolve—and how these developers continue to level up.

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