Rosetta Stone is 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, and utterly floor us, in 48 hours or less.  Winners may have their game featured in Rosetta Stone TOTALe – the first comprehensive online offering that provides a rich, interactive and enjoyable learning experience for anyone who is serious about learning a language.  Come see if your big ideas can help you win big. 

Who:  Teams can have 1-4 members; however teams must have at least one programmer with game development programming experience using either Flash, XNA, OpenGL, PyGame, etc.  Examples of past creations of any form or level are required in order to qualify.  Teams may include up to four 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.

How:  Interested developers and gamers should answer the following question – ’Describe your passion for building games that teach and motivate people.’    Competitors can email their answer, with a short summary of their programming experience and contact information to:  gamejam@rosettastone.com or call (540)236-5469 for more information

What’s At Stake: 

1st Prize wins

·         Macbook Pro with 30 inch cinema display

·         3 levels of Rosetta Stone Software

·         Their game published on a Rosetta Stone webpage

2nd Prize wins

·         $500

·         3 levels of Rosetta Stone Software

Where:  The Rosetta Stone office in Harrisonburg, VA

When:  January 8-10, 2010.  Applications must be received by November 16, 2009 to be eligible for the competition.

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