1. You can use assets from asset libraries or create your own, just make sure to give due credit.

2. 3D mixed with 2D, Fully 2D, Fully 3D games are all allowed. For fully 2D games we encourage submissions that feature sprite transformations, transparency, full color sprites and other features that were not yet possible with (most) 16 bit consoles!

3. You can use whatever game engine you like, as long as the final result looks like it could run on a Playstation 1, Sega Saturn, or the Panasonic 3DO if you're feeling fancy. Think 240p, 4:3 aspect ratio, extremely lowpoly, low rez unfiltered textures!

4. While not strictly 32-bit, N64 & Dreamcast style games are also allowed as long as they feel authentic to the era.

5. Homebrew entries (Entries that run on actual classic hardware) are also allowed.

6. Working in teams is allowed. Working on multiple projects is also allowed.

7. The jam is  not ranked and there are no prizes for this jam.

8. Qualifying submissions will be considered to be added to the Demo Disc project. If any developer wishes to to not be apart of the Demo Disc, do not submit to this jam. Only submit if you intend for your submission to be included on the Demo Disc. Once a submission is on the Demo Disc, it cannot be taken off. 

9. No AI generated work. No AI generated visual asset, no AI generated code, no AI generated audio asset. Assets must be made for the jam or be apart of a public, asset pack. Asset packs used cannot contain AI generated material either. 

10. Developers must be 18+ years old to qualify to be on the Demo Disc. Only submit to this jam if you are 18 or older.

May I submit games from previous 32Bit Game Jams?

Yes! You can fix up an old game or create something new.

How much will the Demo Disc cost?

The Demo Disc will be free. If you want to include a game that you sell, consider submitting a free demo version.

Can I submit multiple projects?

Yes, as long as they follow the rules.

What are the requirements?

You must host your game on itch.io, it must follow our rules (see above), your team must be 18+, and you may not use generative AI for any aspect of your game.

What OS / platform will be supported?

I am going to build the "Demo Disc" launcher with Unity, and I plan on releasing builds for Windows, Mac, Linux and Web. You may submit any game for any platform as long as it follows our rules and it must be hosted on itchio.

What game engines will the demo disc support?

Any game engine, any platform. The only requirement is that the game is on itchio and it must follow our rules (see above).

What engine am I using to build the "Demo Disc"?

I am thinking the "Demo Disc" will be built using Unity. But you can use any game engine for any platform. The launcher just opens your itch.io page for the game.

Why Unity?

I am personally investing more time into Unity because of my job - so it feels like the best / easiest solution.

How?

I am going to build the interface with a mix of 3D and 2D assets. When the user selects a game, I will use the Application.OpenURL() function to "launch" their game.

When?

I am going to start on this project this weekend. I hope to have a prototype ready by October 1st.

How can I help?

Keep posted. I will need SFX and Visual assets for this project. If you have an idea, please post it here or send me a DM.

When is the Jam?

Oct 1st to Jan 1st. Once the jam is over, I will release the "Demo Disc" as a game on itchio.

Can I put a price on any of the games I submit to the Demo Disc?

The Demo Disc will be free. You can enable donations, but do not require people to pay for your game if you are going to submit it to this jam. If you want to include a game that you sell, consider submitting a free demo version.

Is there going to be limitations for submissions?

No AI gen & teams submitting must be 18+

Prizes? Ranked?

Nope and Nope.