Kickoff Guide

A kickoff party is a great way to get the season started. Here are some suggestions for activities for a kickoff event:

• Watch the “What is OGPC” video and check out photos from last year’s Main Event to introduce new participants to the competition.
• Play some Gamestorming
• Deconstruct a game. This activity guide can help your group figure out what makes a game tick.
• Get inspired by creative games and past OGPC winners:
  • This playlist has examples of relatively simple but very creative game projects made as part of 48-hour game jams. You can even play many of the games mentioned in your browser.
  • Check out winning entries from last year in TMS.
• The first four videos in this Extra Credits playlist should be considered mandatory viewing for OGPC teams. Watch one or more of them!
• Explore the resources on our Resources Page
• If you already have a team formed, set up a profile in the Team Management System (TMS)
• Watch the theme release video (available at 11AM on season page).
• Check out the season documents (available at 11AM on season page). Make sure to review the competition manual for new rules.
• Eat some food.
• Generate ideas for this year’s competition. But don’t assume you need to come up with a final plan right away. Keep an open mind and try some ideas out before locking in on any one game design.