WOLFJAM 2026
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November 6–8, 2026 · UAlbany ETEC Building, Albany NY
Hosted by
November 6–8, 2026 · UAlbany ETEC Building, Albany NY
Wolfjam is a 48-hour game development hackathon hosted by Wolfjaw Studios at the University at Albany ETEC Building. Industry professionals come together to build games, tools, apps, and creative projects from scratch. Whether you're a first-time hacker or a seasoned developer, Wolfjam is your weekend to create something awesome!
Every year we bring industry professionals to share real-world insight, career lessons, and creative perspective with our community.
Bridging the Gap Between Game Studios and Higher Education
How To Network When You Hate Networking
Focus and Thrive: Reducing Overwhelm for All Minds
The Career Switch into the Games Industry
Making Games in New Places
A huge thank you to the incredible speakers who have shared their expertise, stories, and passion with the Wolfjam community.
Wolfjam is made possible by the support of our partners, thank you!
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Wolfjam is a 48-hour game development hackathon where participants build games, tools, and creative projects from scratch and present them to judges.
Anyone! Students, professionals, hobbyists, and industry folks are all welcome. You do not need to be a game developer — artists, writers, musicians, and designers are all valuable team members.
No. You can register solo and find a team at the event during our team-building exercises, or connect with others on our Discord server beforehand.
Participant tickets are free. A General Admission / Showcase Pass may be available for non-participants who want to attend the award ceremony and showcase.
We offer three ticket types:
We will have team formation activities at the start of the event to help you connect with other participants. You can also use our Discord server to find teammates ahead of time — join here.
Join our Discord server and follow our social media channels for the latest updates and announcements. To contact us directly, email wolfjam@wolfjawstudios.com.
Your laptop, chargers, and your best ideas!
UAlbany ETEC Building — Albany, New York
UAlbany ETEC Building
1215 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12222
The ETEC (Engineering and Computer Science) Building at the University at Albany offers state-of-the-art facilities for Wolfjam participants, including large open collaboration spaces, computer labs, and a dedicated event hall.
Getting There
