We had some truly unique and engaging submissions to the Summer Game Jam. Each team poured their hearts and souls into these projects, and we couldn’t be prouder of their efforts.
We invite you to explore and play these fantastic games. Click on the links below, support our local developers, and experience the creativity first-hand!
More about the 2025 Summer Game Jam: "The Dog Days of Summer"
Surfbork
by Adam, Amy, Jacob, Kael, and Michael
- Use your bubble board to fly and dive underwater to get as far as you can in the Dog Days of Summer.
- Collect Air cans and frozen snacks to balance your air and heat levels to get as far as you can.
Canine Vs. Cleaner
by Brandon Hay, and James Midtdal
- How to Play: Cards can deal damage or defend yourself as explained on the card against enemy attacks but cost energy to play.
- Energy is shown on the left and refreshes at the end of every turn.
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Risk it for the Biscuit
by Sam
- While roaming Kelowna to have positive interactions and find items to bury, you’ll move from location to location to do things like; Learning tricks at home, Purchasing toys downtown, getting into a lot of events at the park, finding toys at the beach, or getting into tough events in the mountains.
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Gotchie Doggie
by Ogopogoid Entertainment and Scrambled Software
- Collect and rescue 8 hidden thirsty dogs from the hot summer sun in this retro 90’s inspired Tamagotchi game! Use your MAP to explore by clicking. You can see your collection in the DOGS menu and give them water by clicking each bowl.
- Complete the game by collecting all dogs and filling their bowls😎🐕🐩🐕🦺
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Dog Days of Scamper
by Screenhog
- Run down the beach! Press space bar to make Scamper the Corgi jump!
- Collect popsicles for extra stamina in the summer heat.
- Collect jetpacks for extra double-jump power.
Astrodate
by Doll Divine
- Rotate the star cluster until the constellation matches the guide on the right
- Use WASD keys to rotate the cluster
- Use Q/E to spin the cluster
- Good luck, Captain!
BBQ Bandits
by Sam
- You’re a happy little dog who does Good Dog stuff by defending the family BBQ from suburban wildlife. Grr, my BBQ, mine! Ruff-ruff!
Congratulations once again to all the participants! Your passion is what makes the Okanagan game development scene so special. We can’t wait to see what you create next!
Look Ahead: Global Game Jam 2026!
While we’re still basking in the glow of our summer jam, our sights are already set on the horizon! We’re thrilled to announce that the Global Game Jam will be returning to the Okanagan in January 2026! Mark your calendars and start dreaming up those amazing concepts. We’ll share more details closer to the date, but expect another unforgettable weekend of game creation.