Theme

In your teams, you will implement at least one interaction/event that grants the user some special power or advanced abilities/improvements.

About the Game Jam

Welcome to the Bootcamp Game Jam 2023 for the May Cohort!, a thrilling and creative game jam where all of the bootcamp learners can come together to showcase their talent and create amazing games. This is your chance to challenge yourself, learn new skills, and have a blast while making incredible games.

How to Participate

1. Register: Click on the "Join Jam" button to register for the game jam. If you don't have an Itch.io account, create one—it's free and easy!
2. Form a Team: You can only participate as a team. If you're looking for team members or want to join an existing team, the Game Jam lab session will help you out to find one. If you still do not have a team, reach out to your instructors or the Game jam host instructor.
3. Prepare Your Tools: Make sure you have the necessary tools and software to develop your game. You have to use Unity and C# as the development tools but you can use any asset from the asset store. However, ensure that you have everything set up for the jam during the first session.
4. Read the Rules: Familiarize yourself with the rules and guidelines of the game jam. This includes any restrictions, submission requirements, and guidelines for incorporating the theme into your game.
5. Jamming Time: Once the jam starts, let your creativity flow! Work on your game, experiment, and have fun. Don't forget to take breaks, stay hydrated, and engage with the community.
6. Seek Feedback: If you need feedback or help during the jam, don't hesitate to ask for assistance from our instructors in our Discord Community Server.
7. Submission: When your game is ready, upload it to the Itch.io page for the game jam before the submission deadline. Ensure that you meet all the submission requirements and provide any additional information requested.

Rules and Guidelines

To ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all participants, please adhere to the following rules and guidelines:

1. Originality: Your game should be original and developed specifically for this game jam. Do not submit existing projects or games.
2. Theme Incorporation: Your game should incorporate the provided theme. Feel free to interpret the theme creatively and showcase your unique perspective.
3. Team Size: You can participate only as a team. Maximum allowed participants for a team is 3 (three). Mention all team members in the registration.
4. Assets and Resources: You can use pre-existing assets, resources, and frameworks, but make sure to credit their creators appropriately. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Also, do not use complete game projects. The goal is to learn Game Development so build something from scratch.
5. Scope: Keep in mind the time constraints of the game jam and create a game that can be reasonably completed within the given duration.
6. Respect and Inclusivity: Treat all participants with respect and maintain a friendly and inclusive environment throughout the game jam. Discrimination, harassment, or any form of offensive behavior will not be tolerated.
7. Ownership and Licensing: You retain full ownership and rights to your game. However, by participating in the game jam, you grant other participants and Circuit Stream the right to play and showcase your game.
8. Submission Requirements: Follow the guidelines provided on this page to ensure a successful submission. This may include a game build, screenshots, a description, and any other information requested.

Scoring Criteria

Games will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Theme Interpretation: How well the game incorporates and explores the given theme.
2. Gameplay: The mechanics, controls, and overall enjoyment of playing the game.
3. Innovation: Unique and creative ideas, mechanics, or approaches used in the game.
4. Presentation: The visual and audio aspects of the game, including graphics, sound effects, and music.
5. Polish: The level of overall polish, bug-free gameplay, and user experience.