What Is WolverineSoft?
Learn more about the University of Michigan’s game design and development student organization.
Make Games. Play Games.
Since 1999, WolverineSoft has held a variety of recurring activities and events to submit game developers on the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus. From game jams to community nights, and industry talks to student-run workshops, WolverineSoft has a huge amount of casual content to offer to all who are interested.
Read further down this page to find out more about the events and activities that WolverineSoft hosts.
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WolverineSoft Events & Activities
Weekly Meetings
Every Thursday from 7-9 PM ET, WolverineSoft hosts its primary weekly meetings. These meetings typically always begin with ice breakers and an update on news in the games industry. Afterwards, members present on game development-related topics including game engine programming, 2D environment art, case studies of certain games, and so on.
Every now and then, WolverineSoft invites industry professionals to speak to students at these meetings. Past speakers have come from AAA studios such as Epic Games and Stardock, as well as local Ann Arbor game studios such as Gaudium and Spellbound AR.
Community Nights
Around once a month on Saturday nights from 7-10 PM ET, WolverineSoft hosts casual game nights. During these game nights, members and officers of WolverineSoft play multiplayer games such as the Jackbox Party Packs, Scribbl.io, Among Us, and so on (we also take member requests)!
Game Jams
Twice per semester and twice per summer, WolverineSoft hosts 48-hour game jams (which are essentially 48-hour game development hackathons). During these game jams, members work either solo or in small teams to create the best game possible.
Throughout the 48 hours, WolverineSoft provides food, beverages, snacks, and a workspace on campus (typically the BBB or Weiser Hall). We also help members brainstorm ideas and form teams as requested. At the end of each jam, voting is conducted by all participants, and prizes (typically games) are handed out to participants.