'Sweat, tears and pizza': Sask. developers create fully functional video games in 48 hours

The process of game development normally takes a dedicated team and years of effort. However, participants at Game Jam Saskatoon defy convention by creating fully functional games in just 48 hours.

The process of game development normally takes a dedicated team and years of effort. However, participants at Game Jam Saskatoon defy convention by creating fully functional games in just 48 hours.

Michael Long, the organizer of Game Jam Saskatoon was asked how it’s possible to put a video game together in such a short time.

"With a lot of sweat, tears, and pizza,” Long said.

This year's event attracted 53 coders, either working solo or in small teams, with the theme of "Make Me Laugh."

One standout contestant, Matt Weeks, adopted a unique approach by incorporating 3D scans of himself as AI enemies in his game.

"You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain," he said, reminiscent of a certain caped crusader.

Meanwhile, another team of game and arts design students introduced a unique concept—a reverse dating sim where players experience rejection.