Choosing an Engine

9/4/2025

Discus how to get into game development, best way to learn/get involved. Overviewing major engines.

SPARK 223

5-7pm

Game Pitch Potluck

9/11/2025

Introduce and discuss the Club Project (rules & what to expect) and provide a venue for anyone to pitch their craziest game ideas - bring food for everyone to share!

SLOAN 169

5-7pm

Club Project Launch + Project Worktime

9/18/2025

Official start for the club project! Unveiling the theme, rules, helping assemble teams, and project directions.

SPARK 223

5-7pm

Prototyping + Project Worktime

9/25/2025

Discuss how to build an effective prototype and what to focus on. Project worktime during remaining time.

SPARK 223

5-7pm

Core Development +Project Worktime

10/2/2025

Discuss how to get to your minimum viable product (MVP). Project worktime during remaining time.

SPARK 223

5-7pm

Project Worktime

10/9/2025

No planned discussion. Project worktime for duration of club meeting.

SPARK 223

5-7pm

Playtesting + Project Worktime

10/16/2025

How to effectively get player feedback & how to implement changes. Project worktime during remaining time (intending to play each other's games).

SPARK 223

5-7pm

Polishing + Project Worktime

10/23/2025

Discuss what makes a game feel complete, intuitive, and smooth. Project worktime during remaining time.

SPARK 223

5-7pm

Club Project Presentations + Potluck

10/30/2025

Groups present their games! We ask for feedback on how the Club Project went, and if/how we should continue this in future semesters.

SLOAN 169

5-7pm

Crimson Game Jam Intro

11/6/2025

Preparation for the third Crimson Game Jam, what to expect, prizes, logistics, etc. Showing off past results/examples for prior Crimson Game Jams.

SPARK 223

5-7pm

Crimson Game Jam Awards

11/13/2025

Award the winning teams with their prizes! Ask for feedback on how this year's Crimson Game Jam went, and how to improve for next year.

SPARK 223

5-7pm

Club Wrap Up

11/20/2025

Get feedback from members about the club as a whole, hang out, play video games, study, etc.

SPARK 223

5-7pm

Next Semester Plans + Games + Snacks

12/4/2025

Overview tentative plans for the Spring 2026 semester and celebrate the end of the Fall 2025 semester.

SLOAN 169

5-7pm