RULES:
1. Game MUST be original

2. Game must be in either the bit form or a 2D form

3. At least two characters need to be included

4. It cannot be over an hours playthrough in total (this does not include deaths or mistakes on the players part. This means that without any accidental mistakes or deaths, if included, the game must take an hour to complete the story and gameplay

5. It must include the VHS camera effect or style (you can also make it where a TV is a mechanic)

6. If any assets are not you're own, then credit them somewhere.

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Criteria:

ALL criteria will be voted on.

Primary Criteria: Atmosphere and not video effects/ elements because that only really applies to games in that Blair Witch style camera gameplay unless a game makes the video effects say no signal or other effects, like in the challenges.

Secondary:

Gameplay

SFX 

Music

Use of VHS

Ending

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Examples:

Multiple  Endings, Hand-Drawn, B&W, Point-and-Click:

8-bit Game Example:

16-bit Game:

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Challenges:

1. Have multiple endings

2. Have it be a hiding game, with no weapons or defenses

3. Have the game be a point-and-click game.

4. Have an extras screen with models and other assets used

5. Have the camera or effect sometimes show a no signal effect or have a random old ad pop-up to block what's happening or things like that.

6. Make all of the SFX with your body only.

7. Draw all pictures by hand.

8. Make it in B&W

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FAQ:

• Do I have to use an engine like Unity or Unreal?
• No, you can use any engine that you prefer as long as all rules are followed

• Does the game have a time limit?
• Minimum of 10 min. and a maximum of 1 hr.

• Is NSFW allowed?
• You can have almost anything in your game except sex/ sexual things. If there is someone nude, as long as the most explicit parts are blurred or covered, it is ok.

• Can I start making the game?
• No, but you can plan out ideas for it as long as you don't implement them into the game. For example, writing the story for the and thinking of how an enemy would look is fine, as long as those things will not be used as assets. In simple terms, if you make it, you can't directly implement it. 

• Is there a prize?
• YES! See prizes!

• Can I work in a team?
• Yes, up to 3 for fairness.

• Can I have multiple entries?
• No, not this time.

• Do I have to be a certain skill level?
• Of course not! You just have to have fun! 

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Prizes:

1st Place:

Free Poster and Pillow (worth 40$)

2nd Place:

Free Pillow or Poster (worth 20$)

3rd Place:

Phone Case ( worth 15$)

*All prizes can be exchanged for equivalent in cash

**S&H are included

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