> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://blog.arcweave.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # IGDA Game Writing SIG partners with Arcweave for a 72h narrative game jam - URL: https://blog.arcweave.com/igda-game-writing-sig-partners-with-arcweave-for-a-72h-narrative-game-jam/ - Published: 2025-10-24T14:50:42.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-18T09:13:40.000Z - Description: Join the Game Writing SIG Arcjam. Create your interactive story and build your game narrative portfolio. Free participation, tools, and prizes included. - Author: Giannis Georgiou - Tags: news ## Get ready for a fun weekend of creativity, collaboration, and interactive storytelling! Are you ready to flex those storytelling muscles, collaborate with other creatives, and publish a playable portfolio piece, *all in one weekend?* Then mark your calendars, because the [Game Writing SIG Arcjam](https://itch.io/jam/game-writing-sig-arcjam-2025?ref=blog.arcweave.com) is coming! Cohosted by the [IGDA Game Writing SIG](https://www.game-writing.com/?ref=blog.arcweave.com) and [Arcweave](https://arcweave.com/?ref=blog.arcweave.com), this 72-hour online jam invites writers, narrative designers, and interactive storytellers to create compelling, story-driven games using Arcweave. This is your chance to level up your technical and creative skills, while building something unforgettable! ## 🎮 What is the Game Writing SIG Arcjam? The Game Writing SIG Arcjam is a 3-day, online game jam dedicated to the craft of **interactive writing** and **narrative design**. From Friday to Sunday, participants around the world will collaborate (or go solo) to create a playable story experience entirely within the Arcweave environment. The jam is designed to empower writers and narrative designers to **create new, original portfolio pieces** and **strengthen the game writing community**. It's an inclusive, skill-building, creativity-fueled, and 100% community-driven event, where experimentation and collaboration take center stage. 🗓️ **Jam dates**: November 21–24, 2025 (72 hours) 🗳️ **Results announced**: December 8, 2025 🌍 **Location**: Online 💬 **Hosted by**: [IGDA Game Writing SIG](https://www.game-writing.com/?ref=blog.arcweave.com) & [Arcweave](https://arcweave.com/?ref=blog.arcweave.com) 💡 **How to submit**: Build in Arcweave and submit via [itch.io](https://itch.io/?ref=blog.arcweave.com) ## 🎯 Why you should participate If you've ever dreamed of creating your own interactive story, this is your moment. By participating in the Arcjam, you'll: - **Grow your technical and creative skills** in interactive narrative design. - **Collaborate** with writers, designers, and developers from around the world. - **Finish and publish** a polished, portfolio-ready project in just 72 hours. - **Get feedback and visibility** from peers, organizers, and guest judges. - **Compete for prizes and recognition**, including professional coaching, free tools, and exclusive discounts. - **Connect** within other passionate creative individuals across the globe! ## 💰 How much? Participation in the jam is, of course, **completely free**! Moreover, a paid Arcweave subscription is *not needed.* On the contrary, participation comes with perks: - All those who join the jam will get a **1-month trial code for a free Arcweave Pro** workspace. This is where you'll create your jam game and explore Arcweave's powerful Pro features. - All those who submit a completed game will also receive a **50% discount on an Arcweave Pro** or **Team workspace**. This is so you keep your creative flow and continue building your next epic project long after the jam ends! ## 🛠️ What you'll need Getting started is easy. To join, you'll just need: 1. **Join the IGDA Game Writing SIG community**: Join the [Discord server of the IGDA Game Writing SIG](https://discord.gg/vB4CN26NBm?ref=blog.arcweave.com) to become a community member. That's where you'll find: - Jam announcements - Jam chat channels - Your trial code for your free Arcweave Pro workspace (where you'll develop your jam game). 2. **Your free Arcweave account**: It takes less than a minute to [create one](https://arcweave.com/register?ref=blog.arcweave.com). 3. **An itch.io account**: The jam is hosted by [itch.io](https://itch.io/?ref=blog.arcweave.com) and you need an itch account to submit your entry. 4. **Your creative team** (or **creative... solo self**): Arcweave supports real-time collaboration, so you can co-create seamlessly with teammates anywhere in the world. But you can participate solo, too! All games must be written in **English**, and all **narrative and visual content must be created by the participants**—no generative AI tools allowed. Read the jam's requirements and details on [its itch.io page](https://itch.io/jam/game-writing-sig-arcjam-2025?ref=blog.arcweave.com). ## 🧭 Theme When the jam kicks off, a secret theme will be announced which you'll use as inspiration for your story. You're encouraged to integrate the jam's theme into your project as organically as possible; its creative use will be one of the factors in community voting. ## 🗳️ Judging, prizes & recognition Once the jam ends, the community and a panel of **celebrity guest judges** will evaluate submissions based on **storytelling**, **gameplay**, **theme interpretation**, and **innovative use of Arcweave**. The **top 10 games** will be shortlisted for personalized feedback from professional judges, helping you understand how your piece works as a portfolio sample for the industry. Winners will be announced on **December 8th** and showcased across IGDA and Arcweave platformsgiving your work global visibility among game writing professionals. ## 🫂 Why this jam is important The Game Writing SIG Arcjam isn't only about making games; it's about building **community** and **morale** in a challenging creative landscape. At a time when the industry faces uncertainty, events like this celebrate what keeps us creative: collaboration, curiosity, and the love of stories. ## 🚀 Join now! To participate: 1. Head to the [Game Writing SIG Arcjam page on itch.io](https://itch.io/jam/game-writing-sig-arcjam-2025?ref=blog.arcweave.com). 2. Click "**Join Jam**" and follow the setup instructions. 3. Join the [**IGDA Game Writing SIG Discord**](https://discord.gg/vB4CN26NBm?ref=blog.arcweave.com) to access your free Arcweave Pro workspace and connect with other jammers. 4. Start brainstorming ideas and get ready to create something amazing! [Join the jam](https://itch.io/jam/game-writing-sig-arcjam-2025?ref=blog.arcweave.com) The Game Writing SIG Arcjam is a celebration of interactive storytelling and the community that keeps it alive. So grab your keyboard, team up with fellow creatives, and tell a story that means something to you. Let's make something unforgettable together!