Welcome to Cram Jam, a thrilling and intense small game jam hosted on itch.io! Cram Jam is a unique game development challenge that pushes participants to their limits by giving them just one day to cram their game mechanics in. It's a fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled event that tests your creativity, problem-solving skills, and ability to work under pressure. In Cram Jam, you'll be joining a community of passionate game developers, both amateurs and professionals, all striving to create innovative and engaging games within a tight time constraint. The goal is to design, develop, and polish your game mechanics within a 24-hour period. The limited time frame will challenge you to make quick decisions, prioritize features, and optimize your development process. Whether you're a programmer, artist, sound designer, or a jack-of-all-trades, Cram Jam welcomes all skill levels and backgrounds. It's an inclusive event that encourages collaboration, resourcefulness, and thinking outside the box.

Game Mechanics Focus: The primary focus of Cram Jam is on game mechanics. Participants should aim to create engaging and innovative mechanics within the given time frame. Participant's submissions will be rated on mechanic creativity and accessibility!

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RULES:

1. Time Limit: Participants have exactly 24 hours to design, develop, and polish their game mechanics. The jam starts at a specified time and ends exactly one day later. (With A 1 Hour Grace Period)

2. Participants are allowed to utilize AI scripts and image generation tools as part of their game development process. This includes the use of AI-generated code, machine learning algorithms, and image synthesis techniques.

3.  Solo or Team Participation: You can participate as an individual or form teams to tackle the challenge together. Collaborating with others is encouraged, but it's not mandatory.

4. Originality: Each game should be original and not a direct copy or clone of an existing game. While inspiration from other games is allowed, strive to add your unique twist and make something distinct.

5. Game Submission: Once the 24-hour period is over, participants should submit their games to the designated platform or community specified by the jam organizers. Ensure that your game is playable and includes the core mechanics you intended to create.

6. Community Engagement: Participants are encouraged to actively engage with the Cram Jam community. Share your progress, seek feedback, and provide support to fellow jammers. Respectful and constructive communication is key.