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The Game Jam Survival Guide is a compact book, enclosed with insider exclusives to game jams, for anyone even thinking about game jams. According to Chris K, the author of The Game Jam Survival Guide, describes it to have “leading with tips and tricks on how to build a great game with just 48 hours; but clearly defining what should be avoided at all costs during Game Jam mayhem”. The book includes a guide through half-days phases, from the first 12 hours to the last 37 to 48 hours.

The book was intended for both beginners and experts, containing interviews with PoV (Mike Kasprzak), Fydo (Chris Hopp), Phil HasseyPekuja(Pekka Kujansuu), and Chevy Ray Johnston. Also packed together are Haiku poetry and anecdotes, for a great experience while learning to make a game.

The book is available in paper hardcopy, .PDF, .mobi, and .epub formats on:

More information on The Game Jam Survival Guide is available on Chris K’s blog.

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  • http://twitter.com/McFunkypants Christer Kaitila

    Thanks so much for the mention. I’m grateful that you would be kind enough to help me get the word out about my book. You are awesome!

    • http://mobile.indiegamemag.com/ Thomas Wang

      You’re kindly welcome! Have a good day!