We've been making games since 2016. Join us!
Featured game
Take control of a duck and goose and help them climb to the top of the platforms. Drink the lemonade from the stand to get double jump. But don’t let the two get too far from each other, otherwise you’ll break their hearts and the game will end 💔
At its core, DuckGooseDuckGoose is a collaborative game. Play with another person, one using WASD keys, one on arrow keys.
But the twist is that they share the spacebar to jump! Frustration ensues -> It’s a fun time :)
Last event
Get ready! UPGRADE’s 4th game jam is returning for Fall 2024. It will promptly start at 10 AM on Saturday, 11/2, and end 25 hours later on Sunday, 11/3, at 11 AM. Food and drinks will be provided. Join our Discord to get more information on the location, format, and theme as the day approaches. See you there!
Beyond making games, we also provide UPenn students the resources, opportunities, and environment to foster their passion and creativity.
We organize and host game jam(s) every year. Food and vibes are always included for free, and anyone can join. The winning team gets free tickets to that year's PAX East.
Whether you're new to making games or if you're simply looking to refine your skills, we often host hands-on learning activities. This ranges from learning Git to debugging the Unity editor.
We sometimes invite back Penn alumni and key industry figures to come and talk about their experiences and career journey. We also do crossovers with other Penn clubs!
We welcome anyone who is interested in any aspect of game development. That means you artists, designers, programmers, writers, musicians, etc.
We meet every Saturday from 2-5 PM in Levine 307.
New members join at the start of the semester. Follow us our Instagram and check our events page so you don't miss updates!
Feel free to join our server any time for the latest events and announcements. It's a pretty chill place, in our opinion.