We’re challenging you to push your limits. Take part of the journey with us to skill up and build your own most desired experiences.
Make a game that runs on just two buttons. No extra keys, no mouse, no movement controls — just two inputs to do it all. Tap left to jump, tap right to shoot. Press one to change gravity, the other to move forward. Hold to charge, tap to dash , or shape the world — all with only two buttons. Interpret the theme in what your mind imagines! Keep it simple, stay clever, and push the limits of input design. How much can you really do with only two buttons?
Creative: How you managed to creatively target the theme.
Gameplay: How did the game flow, did it have tight controls, what was your experience while playing.
Aesthetics: How well does the game utilize its visual style and how appealing is it.
Game Requirements
- Create a game based on the theme
- Modifications of pre-existing games are not allowed — your project must be original.
- Anything that affects gameplay is considered an input. This includes mouse movement, scroll wheels, touch input, additional keys, or motion controls. If it alters the game state, timing, or outcome — it counts.
- UI navigation (like menus, settings, restart, exit) may use more inputs as long as they do not affect gameplay.
Team Requirements
- You can work as a solo developer or in a team of up to 3. Don't have a team? Come join our Discord!
- All team members must be listed in your game’s description.
Submission Requirements
- The game project must be started and fully completed within the Game Jam's designated period: [Wednesday May 28th - Sunday June 1st]
- You may submit the project to 2 game jams. One of the two includes our game jam.
- Submit your game through itch.io.
Asset & Model Usage
- You may use free or paid online assets, such as models, sprites, sounds, etc.
- However, any asset created during the jam period (by someone else) must be made by a team member listed in your description.
- If someone contributes something during the jam (even just a model), they count as a team member.
Be sure to join our Discord to stay updated and ask any questions that you may have!
Check out our Twitch! Where we will be streaming events such as this one! Want to follow up on any new events and updates? Check out our X (Twitter)! Don't forget our Instagram! Just 'cause >:)
Q: Do I have to have experience to join the game jam?
Not at all! We welcome all skill levels. Come in, have fun, gain experience and learn!
Q: Do we only need it to run on PC or also mobile?
PC only.
Q: If someone is just giving ideas for a team does that make them a team member?
No, they're not considered a team member as long as they're not actively participating in game development.
Q: Are bug testers considered team members?
Yes. Testers are actively participating in the game development process.
Q: Where do I list all my team members?
You can credit them within your game's project description.
Anything you make during the SkillUp Game Jam is your property. UpSkill claims no rights or ownership of your game. By submitting a game to the SkillUp Game Jam, you agree that the game may be used by UpSkill (or any of the listed contributors) in a YouTube video without your further consent or permission
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