Jam City launches WikiGameJam to create games inspired by Wikipedia

• Hackathon unites developers, designers, and Wikipedia enthusiasts.
• The event runs from October 3rd to 5th at Hex House in Brooklyn with Friday night talks by Jam City.
• Premiere is cohosted by WikiHaus and Hex House, with support from Wikimedia and Wiki Caribbean.

Mobile games developer Jam City has launched a WikiGameJam to create original games inspired by and powered through the online encyclopedia.

The company said the WikiGameJam is a hackathon uniting developers, designers, and Wikipedia enthusiasts.

It will see creators develop projects ranging from Wikipedia edit-feed browser games to Wikidata-powered trivia apps, showcasing how open access and game development can create innovative and playful experiences.

WikiGameJam will take place from October 3rd to 5th at Hex House in Brooklyn, welcoming gamers and creators of all levels who love Wikipedia. The event will kick off with Friday night talks headlined by Jam City.

Empowering the next generation 

The premiere WikiGameJam, cohosted by WikiHaus and Hex House, is sponsored by Jam City, the Wikimedia Foundation, and Wikimedia NYC, with support from Wiki Caribbean. 

“At Jam City, we believe in the transformative power of play,” said Jam City CEO and co-founder Josh Yguado. 

“Through this initiative, we’re proud to partner with open-knowledge platforms like Wikipedia to empower the next generation of creators–using games to foster education, creativity, and build a more curious future.” 

WikiHaus co-founder Jennifer 8. Lee commented:  “WikiGameJam is about more than making games - it’s about building a community of curious, creative minds who can take the knowledge freely available on Wikipedia and turn it into something joyful and interactive.”