Thank you for visiting the 2023 Blossom VN Jam Page!

This is a spring-themed game jam for visual novel developers that will be running from April 1st 2023-May 15th 2023.

Blossom Jam's Theme is "Spring" 🌸

So, what does a "Spring" theme even mean? It's up to you, but we have some concepts and suggestions to help get you started. 

Please keep in mind that you are not limited to these!

CONCEPTS + IDEAS:

• Cottagecore Aesthetics
• Healing, Rebirth, and Personal Growth
• Nature (i.e. Butterflies, Flowers, Rabbits)
• Budding Romance
• Farming
• Easter/Spring Equinox
• Anything that makes you think of spring!

Blossom Jam is a comfort jam, we want you to take your time and enjoy developing your submissions.  

There are no judges, prizes, or rankings!

Our rules and guidelines are minimal, but please review them before submitting.

RULES + GUIDELINES:

• You can begin work on projects before the jam has officially started, or use the jam to finish a work-in-progress.
  
• Projects should fit the theme of "Spring".
• Submitting incomplete projects such as demos is fine!
• You can update your projects after the jam is complete.
• Submissions must be visual novels, kinetic novels, or story-focused games!
• Hateful content, bigotry, extreme violence, and gore are not allowed.
• NSFW submissions are welcome as long as they are labeled properly and do not break itch.io's Terms of Service.
• Content Warnings are necessary when submissions depict mature content (i.e. substance abuse, sexual content, strong language).
  
• You can submit your game to other jams, as long as you adhere to the rules of both jams!

Not sure how to find a team? Check out the following resources to help get you started!

RECRUITMENT RESOURCES:

• The DevTalk Discord has a "Jam-Recruitment" channel and many VN dev resources
•  Lemma Soft Forums Free Projects Recruitment Section can help you find teammates
• You can also create your own recruitment thread in our itch.io community

Our Hashtag is #BlossomVNJam

Blossom VN Jam 2023 Art Credits:

Banner Art by MintsTea

Official Logo by Bakjwi