NOTE: This particular version of the David Lynch Game Jam will have more focus on TTRPGs than the first one. While video games are allowed, I encourage you to experiment with an art form outside of your usual making. If you want to find and be inspired by the games of the first David Lynch Game Jam Click Here

Just over a year ago we lost David Lynch, a titan of surrealist art. His work has inspired many people throughout the years to not bend to the will of a studio or audience, but to remain true to the call of your own heart in your artistic endeavors. His spirit continues to inspire me and I hope his work also inspires you. January 20th 2026 would have been his 80th birthday. Join us in celebration, mourning, and radical acts of creation. Create a game in David's memory. This jam will run from his birthday, January 20th to February 24th, Twin Peaks Day. 

RULES:

Before you even ask, NO GenAI is allowed. Don't even try. 

FREE PALESTINE. NO "IF's", "AND'S", OR "BUT'S"! 

No bigots period. No MAGA, transphobes, homophobes, racists, etc. fix your hearts or die.

Influences from David's work should be listed in the game (or writing) Inspirations page. You may also take inspiration from David's unwillingness to ever compromise his art. (AKA make something REAL weird) 

If you need a list of the best known films by David Lynch here (the Criterion Collection) is a good resource.

For the rest of his expansive body of work, go here. You can also find his work on the Internet Archive (this has some of his films mixed with other videos of David. It may take some digging.) 

OPTIONAL BUT EASIER TO COMMUNICATE - Join my Discord server. the link will be live for a week. Please let me know in the community section if you need an invite.

Remember to share on Bsky using #DavidLynchGameJam !