Themed Entertainment Industry has a new way to experiment! Thanks to All Hallows Jam

Kunal Patel • October 31, 2023

A Spook-tacular Debut: The Inaugural All Hallows Jam in Downtown Orlando

As frontier technology developers we're always keen to find new ways to tackle problems, but who knew that fun is also problem to be tackled? Being in Orlando, we understand how large the themed entertainment industry is and the variety of experiences guests of all ages come from all around the world come here to enjoy. However we believe there is a great opportunity for more to be created with Orlando's deep game talent and the Theme Park industry working together and experimenting.

The eerily perfect date of October Friday the 13th meant that there was an opportunity to engage in something wicked cool.

WARNING: PUNS & SPOOKY WORDPLAY incoming cause if not in this post, then when?!.

Enter the inaugural All Hallows Jam.


a spine-tingling 48-hour game jam hackathon, technical and artistic creators from the abyss were summoned to conjure up the most thrilling and chilling new kinds of scary games & experiences. The event was hosted in Downtown Orlando's Creative Village at the UCF Academic Commons became a veritable witches' cauldron of game development. 


Organized by Indienomicon Foundation which fosters the culture and growth of game developers and bringing gaming and frontier technology to major industry.

The event stage was set six spellbinding categories to ensnare the imagination.

We were grateful to have judges and subject matter experts summoned straight from the Themed Entertainment industry to offer advice, insights, and suggestions from there industry experience.

Special thanks to Jason Embery & Graham Leeb of Falcon's Beyond & Rey Ortega of Grata Software for serving as our Sunday Judges.

The event had 50 participating developers from the games and simulation industry, as well as university students from Embry Riddle, UCF, and Full Sail. The crypt was buzzing, as ideas were pitched, 9 teams formed and the development commenced.

There was never a dull (or safe) moment.

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Indienomicon Jams in particular are designed to create industry and individual partnerships, friendships, and new ideas. However it wouldn't be meaningful or lasting without fun, so amidst the development there were competitions to add more opportunities to connect and compete! Best Costume, Scariest Face, Loudest Scream!

Best overall experience secured tickets to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios.


The Subordinate - 

a VR horror co-op game based in a submarine at the bottom of the ocean. As you and your crewmate try to rise to the surface, you suddenly run into a bunch of hardware failures that prevent you from the rising to the surface. Equipped with the tools to fix them, your job is to bring the submarine back to the surface. However, you quickly realize that you and your crewmate are not alone.

In just 48 hours, teams of various sizes gathering created 9 petrifying projects, bridging the chasm between game & interactive developers and the themed entertainment underworld.

All Hallows Jam proved that when the realms of gaming, themed entertainment, and education converge, magic happens - dark, delightful, and undeniably spooky! Mark your calendars for next Halloween, because this is one jam you won't want to ghost. 🎃👻🎮


You can check out the games created here and on the All Hallows Jam event website.
As well as event highlights in the video below.

Special Thanks to


Master of Scares & Sponsor

Matt Thompson - Team Firestorm which is developing a horror game slated for release in early 2024


Indienomicon Organizers
Kunal Patel - OMG Labs

Isabella Johnston - Employers 4 Change

Tony Bagsby - Corgi Art House


Our Social & Content Team
Steven Seidman - Photos & Video Capture Man on the Side & Sound Comics
Christa Yates - Capital Communications

Venue & Support
Carol Ann Dykes Logue of Central Florida Tech Grove & UCF

Sponsorship & Partnes
Cenfluence & High Tech Corridor
Central Florida VRAR Association
BBIF - Black Business Investment Fund

Video Highlights
Dave Vanz - The Orlando Life

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