Welcome to ARCADE GameJam 6.0!

Get ready to unleash your creativity in ARCADE GameJam 6.0, a game development competition where developers come together to create fun, unique, and innovative games within a set timeframe. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a passionate newcomer, this is your chance to showcase your skills and compete with the best.

With a thrilling theme announced at the start, you’ll have from 10:00 PM on 14th November 2025 to 04:30 PM on 17th November 2025 to design, build, and polish your game for the web browser. Bring your ideas to life, collaborate with fellow participants, and push the boundaries of creativity.

Are you ready? Let the games begin!

A spark in the Dark

Start Time: 26th December 2024, 7:00 PM

Theme Announcement: 26th December 2024, 7:00 PM

End Time: 29th December 2024, 11:00 PM

1. Theme Compliance:

- The theme will be revealed at the start of the jam. Your submission must incorporate the theme in a meaningful way.

2. Original Work:

- Participants are free to use assets from any source (e.g., free-to-use, purchased, or pre-existing assets).

- Credit third-party assets, but core gameplay and design must be made during the jam.

3. Submission Deadline:

- All games must be submitted by 17th November 2025 at 04:30 PM. Late submissions will not be accepted.

4. Platforms and Accessibility:

- All games must be submitted as a WebGL (playable in browser) build.

5. Respect and Integrity:

- Participants must adhere to a code of conduct:

        > No hateful, offensive, or discriminatory content.

        > Treat all participants with respect.

- Plagiarism or use of copyrighted material without permission is strictly prohibited.

6. Game Content:

- Games must be appropriate for all audiences unless the jam specifies otherwise. Avoid explicit or offensive material.

7. Pre-Jam Preparation:

- You can brainstorm ideas and familiarize yourself with tools and frameworks in advance, but no actual work on the game (e.g.,   coding or asset creation) should begin before the jam  starts.

Games may be judged on the following aspects:

1. Adherence to Theme

2. Creativity and Innovation

3. Gameplay and Mechanics

4. Visuals and Aesthetics

5. Audio and Sound Design

- Scope your project realistically to ensure it can be completed within the jam timeframe.

- Focus on fun and creativity over perfection.

- Regularly back up your work to avoid losing progress.