This jam is now over. It ran from 2017-05-31 22:00:00 to 2017-06-13 22:00:00. View results

ABOUT

Create any kind of game using the CGA 4 color palette that fits the jam theme with 8bit/chiptunes sounds.

No poll at the end, make your #CGAJam game about one of this themes ;)
- History Repeats
- Always faster
- Gravity
- WildWest / WestWorld


You can Follow me at @DavitMasia to be updated about any rule changes or news related to this jam.


RESTRICTIONS


- Graphics: Use the CGA 4 color palette. *Palette 0 or 1 allowed
- Sound: 8Bit Sounds / Chiptunes

*After requested the palette 0 of CGA is allowed too. for more info:

CGA Palette 0

CGA Palette 1

Are you thinking to do the game in Pico8? No problem! use this colors

( NOTE: LOW INTENSITY PALETTES ARE ALSO ALLOWED )


BEFORE THE JAM STARTS YOU CAN...


You can start doing some mockups, testing the palette and set the shader to work with CGA mode and organize your assets/workflow.

The theme of the jam will be announced one day before the jam starts, after that you can start to develop your game.



ALLOWED


Filters like: Noise, RGBA Channel separation, distorsion, Tv Flickering, scanlines... but remember to add an On/Off button.

Also you can change between the CGA palette 0 and 1 ingame.

NOTE: About "RGB channel separation" you can optionally use turquoise(#00FFFF) and pink(#FF00FF) instead of red/blue/green.

You can do 3D games always that match the restrictions above. (Using filters/Shaders)

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FAQ

Q: What types of platforms or engines are allowed?
A: Whatever you use for creating games for any platform,(Windows, Mac, Linux, HTML5, Android, iOS...)

Q: Any min/max resolution?
A: None, use 1x1 pixel or 1080p! :O

Q: Are teams allowed?
A: yes.

Q: Can i participate with more than one game?
A: Yes! no problem ;)

Q: I don't understand one of the rules or i have some questions.
A: Please go to the community tab and leave a post on on "CGA Jam General" category.