What's the idea?

The idea for this game jam is to make an incremental video game in 72 hours. The game jam is entirely hosted online using itch.io 

An incremental game is a type of game where there is a first phase where you need to execute a simple action or mini-game in order to make points, and a second phase where you can buy upgrades that will help you progress further in the first phase.

Examples of incremental games include  cookie clicker, clicker heroes, to the core ... (list of incremental games). It's ok if the game is not EXACTLY a cookie clicker coded incremental game as long as the gameplay remains relatively simple and that you have an "upgrade" phase. If you're unsure, don't hesitate to ask!

The game jam will not include an additional theme or limitation since the game already needs to be an incremental game (that's a limitation in itself). We can think of a theme if enough people are asking for one.

Rating

The game will be rated by submitters and contributors. There is no cash price at the end, but the experience, new friends and games will have made together is worth more than gold isn't it? ;) 

Here are the criteria for evaluating submissions for the jam : 

• creativity : how unique / well thought of the game is 
• presentation : how beautiful and shiny the game is (sound, art, effects, etc)
• user experience : how intuitive and fun it is to play the game (feedback, instructions, ease of inputs ...)
• personal preference : Vote for your favorite game

Rules

No NSFW or potentially offensive content. If you are not sure about something, please ask me. Better do that than be disqualified.

Be honest. It's unfair to submit a game you've been working on outside of the jam. Please credit external assets in the submission questions.

Be kind. Constructive feedback is good, bashing or insulting is not tolerated. 

You can use external assets and code. Just credit them in the appropriate submission question. Just don't submit a game that was not made during the jam. If you're unsure, ask me.

Use any game engine you want 

You can participate alone, or as a team

Join the discord server for updates

Cover image by Vee