Eduvos Game Jam

What Is Godot Engine?

Godot is an open-source game engine used to create 2D and 3D games with scenes, nodes, scripting tools and built-in testing workflows.

What Is GDScript?

GDScript is Godot's beginner-friendly scripting language for creating player controls, interactions, UI behaviour and game systems.

Getting Started

Students create and open a basic Godot project, learn how scenes and nodes work and begin shaping a playable prototype.

The Godot Interface

Students learn the editor layout, scene tree, inspector, asset workflow and how to test a basic game environment.

Creating Your Game

The session helps teams plan a simple level, place assets, preview gameplay and understand early scripting concepts.

Team Roles

• Design Squad: concept, mechanics, levels, storyboarding, characters and UX.
• Code Crusaders: programming, engine integration, AI, logic and bug fixing.
• Marketing Mavericks: promotion, community engagement, social media and strategy.
• Playability Wizards: testing, accessibility and player experience.

Environment Design

Design playable spaces that support the goals and mood of the game.

Terrain Sculpting

Sculpt and shape terrain for natural, urban or fantasy game spaces.

Texture And Asset Placement

Paint textures and place environmental assets with purpose and consistency.

World-Building

Use environment design and storytelling to make worlds feel intentional.

Playability

Think critically about scale, navigation, player movement and readable routes.

Learning Outcomes

• Design engaging game environments.
• Create natural or urban game spaces.
• Build portfolio-worthy environments.
• Collaborate with teammates on shared worlds.

3D Asset Planning

Plan project-ready assets such as characters, NPCs, creatures, props, items, furniture, buildings and environmental objects.

Animation In Godot

Understand basic animation workflows and use motion to improve feedback and storytelling in Godot.

Enhanced Game Design Skills

Connect visual design, movement and gameplay to create a stronger player experience.

Creative Expression

Use characters, props and animation to support narrative and world identity.

Technical Workflow

Export, import and optimise assets for game use across tools.

Learning Outcomes

• Plan game-ready 2D or 3D assets.
• Build characters, props and environments.
• Create project-ready visual and animation assets.
• Build confidence with Godot workflows.

Core Gameplay Mechanics

Build health, damage, healing, scoring, XP, progression, respawn, power-up and player advancement systems.

Godot Proficiency

Use scenes, nodes, signals, GDScript and reusable systems more effectively.

Custom Game Modes

Prototype Capture the Flag, Deathmatch, King of the Hill, Escort Missions, Co-op Missions and Battle Royale-inspired modes.

Player Engagement

Balance gameplay through testing and improve replayability.

Learning Outcomes

• Build core gameplay systems.
• Create health, score, respawn and power-up mechanics.
• Prototype custom game modes.
• Prepare reusable systems for final projects.

Game Polishing And Optimisation

Focus on bug fixing, performance profiling, frame-rate optimisation, asset optimisation, code cleanup, edge case handling and regression testing.

Gameplay Refinement

Strengthen controls, feedback, difficulty, pacing and moment-to-moment play.

Visual And UX Enhancements

Improve visuals, UI, player guidance and overall presentation quality.

Understanding What Judges Look For

Connect the final build to the scoring rubric and explain design decisions clearly.

Presentation Structure

Opening: team, title, genre and concept. Demo: gameplay and mechanics. Technical section: tools, systems and challenges. Closing: future vision and Q&A.

Common Judge Questions

• What was your biggest challenge?
• What makes your game different?
• What would you improve next?
• How did your team work together?
• How could the game grow in future?

Submission Steps

• Get the game to a submission-ready point.
• Make sure the game includes elements from each judging criterion.
• Complete the game submission presentation.
• Create a 2 to 3 minute video of the game being played.
• Submit the presentation and video before the deadline.

Required Presentation Sections

• Team Name, Team Introduction and Team Members.
• Interesting Team Fact.
• Gameplay, Theme / Objective and Completeness.
• Visually Engaging, Design, Fun and Presentation.
• Game Video.

Team Member Details

• Name and surname.
• Role.
• Email address.
• Campus location.
• A 2 to 3 minute gameplay video showing what the team has built.