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Non-Video Game Submission Guidelines Sticky

A topic by Sarrixx created Nov 22, 2019 Views: 62
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As the rules state submissions to this jam do not necessarily have to be a digital/video game. Non-video game entries such as board & tabletop games, card games,  and even party or parlour games are welcomed - however there are some guidelines that must be adhered to.

GUIDELINES

Submission Content - Submissions MUST include the following
- (Either) Multiple short videos addressing how specific parts of the submission requirements have been met OR a single longer video addressing how all submission requirements have been met. Either way, you must address how your game meets the following criteria in the video(s).

  • The rules of the game are clearly explained.
  • The creation of the required game pieces is explained in a way that viewers can follow along.
  • The process of setting up the game and game pieces, so that it is ready to begin playing is clearly explained.
  • The process of playing the game is clearly explained, demonstrating the "game loop", failure, and victory.
  • Footage of the game being played from start to finish with an appropriate amount of players must also be included.
  • If any Public Domain assets have been used then you must address each of them and provide a reference (can be in the form of credits).

- Printable, cutout, or some other resource for easily recreating all of the required game components and pieces must be provided digitally via your game's itch.io page, to ensure that people can accurately recreate the game experience in their own homes. This includes all cards, game boards, game pieces, and game rules.
- The video(s) must be publicly uploaded to an online video platform such as YouTube, with a link to each of the appropriate videos included (preferably embedded) in your game's itch.io page.

Extra Information
- Non-video games will still get voted for in all voting categories.

  • Overall : The overall rating of the entry. (Personally I make this an average of the rest of the voting categories.)
  • Graphics : How well are the game pieces and components made? How does the game look as a whole? Is the art style consistent?
  • Audio : Is there an audio component to the game? (E.g. Soundtrack or SFX, narration, vocal participation, etc.)
  • Gameplay : Is the game fun/entertaining to play? Is it simple or complicated? Does it require a lot of people to play?
  • Themes (x2) : Does the game incorporate both of the themes well? (Each theme voted for separately.)

- No previously made game assets/pieces/components are allowed to be used. All game components and pieces must be made during the jam.
- Third party assets such as digital audio clips, images, etc. may be used but they MUST be sourced from the Public Domain.
- The rules 1,2,3, and 8 outlined on the jam summary also apply to non-video game entries.