Who knew chasing cedis could be this much fun?
If there’s one thing Ghanaian game developers never lack, it’s creativity — and the GameDev Ghana 1 Week Jam proved exactly that.
After a week of sleepless nights, wild ideas, and relentless debugging, six unique games were born — all centered around one common theme: the Cedi.
Yes, Ghana’s own currency took center stage this time, inspiring stories about money, greed, ambition, and hustle. From comical heists to high-stakes battles, developers turned something as everyday as cash into digital adventures filled with personality, humor, and Ghanaian flair.
The Theme: “Cedi”
When the theme dropped, the community immediately went into brainstorming mode. How do you turn the cedi a symbol of value, economy, and survival into a playable concept?
Some went literal, designing games where players chase or protect cedis. Others explored deeper meanings: greed, corruption, and ambition. The result was a creative explosion of interpretations that showed just how versatile Ghana’s game dev community can be.
The Winners Are In
After the long wait and an intense voting process, the results finally arrived and here are your champions:
🏆 1st Place – CEDI HEIST
The game that stole the spotlight (and plenty of laughs). Blending stealth and wit, Cedi Heist let players pull off daring money grabs with clever execution and local flavor.
🥈 2nd Place – KUDI KOMBAT
A fierce, fast-paced fighting game where players battled it out as the cedis against over currency literally. It’s wild, funny, and full of energy, capturing the competitive spirit of the jam perfectly.
🥉 3rd Place – CEDI INSPECTER
Keeping the books balanced never looked so good. Cedi Inspecter brought a smart, investigative twist to the theme — tracking money, finding flaws, and finding fakes as a teller.
️ The Full Lineup
The full list of entries is available on itch.io, and every single one deserves a round of applause:
- Cedi Heist
- Kudi Kombat: The Redemption
- Cedi Inspector
- Greed Bid
- Cedi Arena
- Whisper of the Cedi
Each of these games brought something special — whether it was humor, bold design choices, or uniquely Ghanaian ideas. The theme might have been money, but what really shone through was passion.
🔴 GGN Is Going Live!
Now here’s the part you don’t want to miss Gasbros Gaming Network (GGN) will be going LIVE soon to play and react to the Game Jam entries!
Get ready for laughter, chaos, and plenty of “eii look at this one!” moments as the crew dives into each of the cedi-themed creations. It’s going to be a celebration of Ghanaian game dev culture — fun, raw, and proudly made in Ghana.
📅 Stream Date: 18th October 2025
📍 Where to Watch: GGN YouTube & Twitch
The Future of Ghanaian Game Dev
This jam showed what can happen when creativity meets community. The passion is there, the ideas are strong, and the games are only getting better. Whether you’re a developer, gamer, or just someone who loves seeing homegrown talent thrive — this is the start of something bigger.
Stay locked to Gasbros Gaming Network for the upcoming stream and more features on Ghana’s fast-growing game development scene.
Because here in Ghana, we don’t just talk about games — we make them.
