We all remember the feeling; the game looked sooo good on the cover and then the disappointment when seeing the actual game. Especially true for the games back in the 80s.

But this is Your chance - You will be given (when the jam starts) three video game covers from the classic Atari VCS 2600 choose from and create the game You think the cover deserves. Maybe it will be a 2D pixel game inspired by the original game, or an all-in 3D FPS version of the blocky, pixel game from back then.

COVERS

Pick one of the covers below and make the perfcet game for the cover (the vote had a tie for third place so we have fopur covers this time)

DISCORD

Why not get social on our Discord server? Chat with jammers, ask questions, get help or help others out. It is a relaxed and very friendly server with a broad range of people of all skill levels and interests.

https://discord.gg/y4bmtcYuTu

RULES

• The game should be made within the timeframe of the Jam, but preparation and planning can be done ahead of jam starts and re-use of assets, code and music/sfx is allowed (you must have the right to use the assets, and due credits should be given on the submission page and also preferably in game).
• Do not use AI generated assets (images, sprites, models, sound or music) - there are loads of talented people that will gladly help or have already provided free (or cheap) assets to use.  
• Any game engine can be used, and any target platform is allowed but experience says that a WebGL build is often played more.
• Teams of up to four persons are allowed.
• Late submissions are possible during the rating period, and it is also allowed to upload bug fixes and such - after all, the idea is to learn and improve.

Any questions? Just ask in the community page or on the discord server. 

VOTING

After the submission deadline, there will be a voting period with the following categories:

• Overall - Is this game fun and great in all aspects?
• Cover inspiration - How well the game reflects the cover in all aspects (look, gameplay and so on)
• Playability - How fun is the game to play? Responsive controls? Or do the sumbmission resemble the original game? That might be extra points :)
• Graphics - Does the game look awesome? Are assets coherent in look and design? 
• Sound - Is the music inspired by the original game in some way? Or does it just reflect the cover in a very good way or just really awesome?

But most important is to give feedback and comments to help eachother evolve!

Have Fun!