Superfriends rejoice! After slumbering for 18 months, SFA is back! We're dusting off our electronics, rebooting our rigs and warming up our high-fiving hands as we prepare to resurrect our series of pop-up punk-arcades!
Join us on Saturday the 30th of July as we host a jam to build new alt controllers and games! All are welcome to attend this celebration of creativity and play, as we build a new batch of gloriously weird multiplayer experiences!
Timeline:
10:00 Arrive at Free Lives
10:30 Ice breakers, introductions and planning session
11:00 Jam & workshop starts
19:00 Show and tell
We're mega-stoked to bring SFA back from the grave. We are extra excited to have OG Superfriend Raxter joining us from Germany, hosting an in-person workshop on the joy of building DIY game controllers. Designed as the ultimate introduction for new-comers, Raxter's workshop will give you all the skills you need to build a unique arcade controller!
FAQ:
* What is SFA?
SFA, or Super Friendship Arcade, is an anarchic art collective that aims to change how people think about playing and making games. We host jams to create new games and alternative controllers, then share our creations by throwing pop-up arcade parties in unexpected places!
* What's this jam for?
Our first jam since 2019, Resurrection Jam will be dedicated to building new multiplayer games, and playful controllers, designed to bring people together and turn strangers into Superfriends!
* Who is this jam for?
This jam is designed for everyone and anyone! All are welcome!
* Do I need any special skills or experience?
Nope! You won't need any past experience with building controllers or games! If you're new to this world, experienced Superfriends will be stoked to pass on skills, and help get you started with making your first playful creations!
* Do I need any special equipment?
Nope! You don't need any special gear to participate in this jam - SFA will supply all the essentials!
* What should I bring along?
While you don't specifically need any gear to participate, we do encourage people to bring anything they may want to use over the jam. Whether that takes the shape of art supplies, electronics, etc.
