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Campfire Creators Jam 🔥

Short Description:

Build a game where the 12-frame animated campfire is the heart of your creation.

Kind of Jam

Ranked — Entries are voted on and ranked

Theme / Prompt

The Campfire Creators Jam challenges you to create a game where the campfire is central. Be creative! Examples:

  • Cozy storytelling
  • Survival or resource management
  • Puzzle or horror games
  • Anything your imagination sparks

Mandatory: Use the 12-frame animated campfire sprite pack.

Sprite Pack Link: Animated Campfire Sprite Pack – 12 Frames

Duration

  • Start Date: 03/22/2026, 12:00 AM
  • End Date: 04/22/2026, 12:00 AM
  • Voting End Date: 04/28/2026, 12:00 AM

Rules

  • Campfire is required: Use the provided 12-frame sprite pack at least once.
  • Teams: Solo or small teams allowed.
  • Assets: Other assets are allowed if free, open-source, or created by the participant.
  • Original Work: Games must be created during the jam (no pre-made games).
  • Platform: Any engine or platform is allowed (Unity, Godot, Construct, web, etc.).
  • Submission: Provide a playable build (Windows/Mac/Linux/Web) and an optional GIF/video preview.
  • Streaming / YouTube: Submitted games may be played live on Twitch and featured in YouTube highlights by the host.

Discord for support & community: https://discord.gg/RyT68BYM

Judging

Hybrid system:

  • 50% Community votes on itch.io
  • 50% Host judgment (via Twitch stream and video review)

Judging Criteria:

  • 🎮 Gameplay: Fun and engaging?
  • 🔥 Creativity: How creatively was the campfire used?
  • 🎨 Visuals: Style, cohesion, polish
  • ⏱️ Polish / Completeness: Functionality and finish

Prizes & Points

Winners earn points redeemable on XVerse Comics:

  • 1st Place: 100 pts
  • 2nd Place: 50 pts
  • 3rd Place: 30 pts

How to Participate

  1. Download the campfire sprite pack.
  2. Build a game around the theme.
  3. Submit your game by 04/22/2026, 12:00 AM.
  4. Join the Discord for questions, support, and community interaction.
  5. Watch for Twitch streams and YouTube highlights featuring submissions.

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