Get in the Game. At Rosetta Stone Summer Game Jam.

We’re looking for people who like to code, compete and most importantly, win. So bring your game face and gaming ability to the place where Rosetta Stone^® was born to prove you’ve got skills. Fly solo or work with some pals to build and create something that will inspire us, motivate us, utterly floor us, in 48 hours or less. Come see if your big ideas can help you win big.

1st Prize: Macbook Pro with 30 inch cinema display, 3 levels of Rosetta Stone Software and your game published on a Rosetta Stone webpage

2nd Prize: $500 and 3 levels of Rosetta Stone Software

The event will be will held at Rosetta Stone’s location in Harrisonburg, VA from July 17th-July, 19th, 2009. You must apply by July 1st to be considered for the competition. To apply, please answer the following question- ‘Describe your passion for building games that teach and motivate people.’  Email your answer with contact information and resume to: gamejam@rosettastone.com or call (540) 236-5469 for more information.

More details to come at www.rosettastonegamejam.com.

Gamers must be or have a team with at least one programmer with game development programming experience using either Flash, XNA, OpenGL, PyGame, etc. You will be asked to provide an example of  past creations of any form or level in order to qualify. Teams may include up to 4 members. All team members must be 18 years of age or over to participate, or be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times during their participation.