Karabük University Game Jam 2026 Spring was implemented within the scope of the University Student Communities Cooperation and Support Program (ÜNİDES) conducted by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Organized by the Digital Culture and Fictional Universes Club, advised by Research Assistant Hilal Sansar from the Graphic Design Department, and held at the Fethi Toker Faculty of Fine Arts and Design in Safranbolu, this national event saw the participation of 19 different teams from across Turkey. Participants from Marmara University, Hacettepe University, Kastamonu University, Bülent Ecevit University, and various other universities and regions of Turkey gathered at Karabük University to participate in an exciting game development process.
The organization, which offered a 48-hour uninterrupted game development marathon, also received significant contributions from KBÜ Maker, KBÜ Artificial Intelligence, and KBÜ Game Factory clubs as supporting clubs. Participants developed original projects around the theme of "Harmony" within a limited time frame. These projects were then evaluated by a jury comprised of prominent figures in the gaming industry – Ali Yağız Kani, Serdar Baran Ateş, and Göktan Sılay – based on criteria such as game design, technical proficiency, creativity, and storytelling. The winners were determined after the evaluation process.
Winning Teams and Projects
Following rigorous evaluations, the winning projects were determined as follows:
First Prize: Pırasa Team for their project "The Mystery of Souls".
Second Prize: 404 FOUND team for their work "Forgotten Paths".
Third Prize: IcyTux team for their game "Remnant of Humanity".
The award ceremony was held at the Fethi Toker Faculty of Fine Arts and Design in Safranbolu. The ceremony was attended by Karabük University Vice Rector Prof. Dr. İsmail Rakıp Karaş and Faculty Dean Prof. Dr. Numerous academics and students, including Suat Altun, participated. Speeches at the ceremony highlighted the importance of Turkey's rapidly growing gaming industry and emphasized the contribution of such interdisciplinary events to the technical and creative skills of young people.
KBÜ GameJam 2026 Spring opened a significant door to the gaming world for students, offering not only a competition but also the opportunity to meet industry professionals and gain practical experience.
Winning Teams and Members
🥇 First Place: Pırasa Team
Lütfullah Şener
Sıla Erden
Arif Öztürk
🥈 Second Place: 404 FOUND
Osman Akgün
Sinan Günbatı
Ahmet Faruk Soysal
Berk Efe Cerhan
🥉 Third Place: IcyTux
Ahmet Muhammet Aytekin
Ege Kaban
Ömer Efe Harbili
Yiğit Dutar