★ ACM SA × Greater Gaming Society ★ Expedition 02

VELOCICODE!

a hackathona month-long game jam.
Window Jul 1 → Aug 1
Kickoff Wed Jul 1 · 7 pm
Cost Free · all levels
The Theme Is Revealed
Fossil
▶ Watch the Kickoff
Field Journal · Entry 01

One month, one game.— scrappy on purpose

Hello, friend —VelociCodeis San Antonio's month-long game jam. Year one was small and scrappy and full of first-timers — so good we couldn't not do it again. Year two doubles down: a full month to build, a community kickoff, mid-jam playtest, and a science-fair-style showcase.

Hosted by ACM San Antonio and the Greater Gaming Society, the jam is built for the San Antonio community — students, hobbyists, designers, artists, devs, first-timers. Show up solo, find a team, ship something you can hand a controller to.

It's not a hackathon — there's no all-nighter, no overworking yourself. It's a month. Make a tiny thing. Make it bold. Make it yours.

Presentation Day
Presentation DayYear 1
39
Jammers · Year 1
5
Games shipped
04
Partner orgs
01
Charming origami dino
Expedition Itinerary

The route.five waypoints, one month

Hit them all or just the ones you can — the whole jam runs through the month, so you're never out of bounds.

01
Wed · Jul 01 · 5 pm
Kickoff + Theme Reveal
Hybrid
📍 Geekdom 3rd Floor
In-person + livestream. Doors at 6:30, theme drops at ~7.
WithGeekdomDevSA
RSVP
02
Wed · Jul 08 · 6 pm
Powering Up with UE5
Virtual
Join for an action-packed online session dedicated to squeezing every ounce of power out of Unreal Engine 5.
WithUnreal Engine SA
RSVP
03
Sat · Jul 11 · 6 pm
San Antonio Mayhem: Fossil Fight
In Person
📍 WulfSpar
The main event is Smash Bros Ultimate Singles tournament, but you must use ALL DINOSAUR CHARACTERS. $5 venue fee.
WithGreater Gaming Society
RSVP
04
Tue · Jul 14 · 7 pm
GGS Social Hour
In Person
📍 Shenanigans Gaming LLC
The monthly GGS Social Hour is every 2nd Tuesday of the month!
WithGreater Gaming Society
RSVP
05
Thu · Jul 16 · 6 pm
Dynamic and Procedural Audio in Godot
Hybrid
📍 Black Potion
Join us as our speaker, Werner talks about how audio makes the game! Come interact as he shows his creative process of making his games his own.
RSVP
06
Fri · Jul 17 · 6 pm
Playtest Night
In Person
📍 Zelifcam
Bring your game, bring your pals, get some live feedback, win a prize. Don't have a game? Join the dinosaur contest!
WithAlamo Tech Collective
RSVP
07
Wed · Jul 22 · 6 pm
Final Sprint Workshop
Hybrid
This is your chance to get eyes on your project from seasoned developers. All games and tools are welcome to attend to get feedback!
WithUnreal Engine SA
RSVP
08
Fri · Jul 24 · 6 pm
Dinos and Coffee
In Person
📍 Stella Public House
Join the community to collaborate and network downtown!
RSVP
09
Sat · Jul 25 · 6 pm
LEVEL 01: Fossil Hunter: Chrono Dig
In Person
Ready for a mini jam within a jam? Come build with the local Google Developer Groups community! We'll provide the theme, you provide the game. All skill levels welcome.
WithGoogle Developer Group
RSVP
10
Sun · Jul 26 · 12 pm
How to Submit
Virtual
📍 YouTube
We will show you how to submit your game on itch.io, and share tips for making your submission shine.
Learn how to submit
11
Thu · Jul 30 · 11:59 pm
Submissions Due
Virtual
📍 itch.io
Don't be late — late builds aren't eligible for prizes or presentations.
Submit on itch.io
12
Sat · Aug 01 · 11 am
Showcase
In Person
📍 St. Mary's University, Moody Life Sciences
Family-friendly. Tables, laptops, controllers, awards. Open to the public.
RSVP
Field Site · Judges

Meet the judges.more get dug up as we go

Local devs, designers, and studio folks who'll be evaluating your build on showcase day. Bios ship as judges confirm.

Field Crew

Who's running it.hosts, everyone

Zaquariah Hollnad
Zaquariah Hollnad
Director
Gene Tigner
Gene Tigner
Organizer
Ansley Partosa
Ansley Partosa
Organizer
Mark Robinson
Mark Robinson
Organizer
James Nicholson
James Nicholson
Organizer
Sly
Organizer
Rick Canfield
Rick Canfield
Unreal Engine SA
Jonathan Perry
Jonathan Perry
Unreal Engine SA
Werner Mendizabal
Werner Mendizabal
Godot Developer
Field journal · Allies

Earn your stripes.stitched on tight

Last year a handful of local crews turned a friendly gathering into a real event. These are the folks lending space, prizes, and time — pinned up like patches, because that's exactly what they are.

Sponsors — the crews chipping in prizes & support
Community partners — the groups making it a San Antonio thing
Thank you, friends.VelociCode runs on people who show up for it — venues, prizes, mentors, snacks. Want your logo up here next year? We've always got room on the wall.
Sponsor Packet ↗Email the org →
Field Guide · Q & A

Stuff people ask.