This jam is now over. It ran from 2017-11-15 05:00:00 to 2017-12-11 03:00:00. View 23 entries

(The submission date has been extended to end on Sunday the 10th at 10pm EST!)

Χαίρετε! The Greek MytholoJam is an invitation to make something interactive inspired by Ancient Greece!

Guidelines:

  1. Feel free to  brainstorm, outline, or work on concept art before the jam begins, but asset creation should be limited to the jam period!
  2. Gotta be Greek! (No using Roman names for Greek gods!)
  3. Entries irrelevant to the theme will be removed.
  4. Before submitting, write at least one line describing your work and how it relates to the theme in the "Description" section of its page. No blank submissions!
  5. Have fun!
➞ Themes:➞ Notes:
Ancient Greece » For our purposes, anywhere from Bronze Age Minoan civilization to the end of the Hellenistic period is fair game.

History, mythology, and culture » Entries don't have to focus specifically
on mythology, but because ancient myth is so iconic and interwoven with many aspects of ancient history and culture, it seemed like a fitting enough name. That said, you can look to any source you'd like for inspiration  not just mythology! This jam is an opportunity to explore lesser known aspects of Greek history as well as familiar ones. For resources, tips, and ideas, check out this thread!

Interactivity » Make something interactive! Your entry may be in any format: a sidescroller, a PICO8 game, a 3D game, a visual novel, a Twine project, a comic or interactive print, etc. Whatever floats your trireme!
You're welcome to work solo or look for a team! You can use the community or CrowdForge to connect with collaborators.

We also have a Discord server where you can chat with other jammers and share progress!

This jam is suitable for beginners!
If you've never made a game or participated in a jam before, you're absolutely welcome to join. There will be no voting, but giving feedback to your fellow jammers is encouraged!

Working with something new that you want to learn more about is ideal  and so is working with something that you're already interested in or know a lot about.


FAQ:

Q: How strict is the theme?
A:
Not very! So long as your project takes inspiration from something Greek, you're good to go. You could zero in on something very specific, or approach things more generally, and you're more than welcome to create something that isn't set in antiquity or that doesn't "look" Greek, in terms of how we recognize ancient aesthetics. Modern retellings, unconventional art styles, and unexpected genres (like sci-fi) are all equally welcome!

Q: What if I don't finish my game, or have only certain assets completed?
A: That's still great, and you're encouraged to submit whatever you create as a proof-of-concept! This could be art assets, music, a font, etc.

(If you enjoyed this jam and would like to participate in something similar, or if you don't get a chance to participate in this round but would have liked to, look forward to a Roman MytholoJam in the spring of 2018! )

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interactive intimacy about being digital and in love
Interactive Fiction
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Lion-bodied human eater simulator
Interactive Fiction
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A game for Greek MytholoJam 2017,this game is inspired of the legend of Eurymedon child of Ouranos.
Strategy
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Strategy
Asteria needs a little help collecting stars for... stuff.
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A very short little platformer game made for the Greek Mytholojam.
Platformer
A small mall built in 20XX in honor of the muse Clio.​
Print and Play board game about worshipping gods and fighting invaders.
Further testing confirms happiness may be found in slavery, 9/10 players agree.
Top down hack n slash with sword, spear and shield
Action
Escape from the labyrinths!
A quick, dumb little game about how Prometheus stole fire from the gods.
Pull the sun across the sky and try not to run out of energy
Sail around Ancient Greek islands and take on over 20 mythological creatures in battle...
Adventure
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A short [and buggy] hack 'n slash for the #mytholojam.
Action
Action
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History seems to be changing for the Greek gods, and it is up to four demigods to set things right
Visual Novel
A beat´em up game about the story of young Zeus made for the greek MytholoJam
Action
A short combat platformer for the Greek Mytholo Jam
Platformer
Wrestle in the most realistic way possible
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