Welcome to the De Anza Game Dev Club's Sp25 Game Jam!

Are you ready to bring your ideas to life and create an amazing game in just a few days? Whether you’re a programmer, artist, writer, or designer, this is your chance to collaborate, experiment, and push your creativity to new heights!

THIS JAM IS OPEN TO EVERYONE! (you don't have to be a student)

📅 Event Details

THEME: Not Enough Time

💡 How It Works

• The jam kicks off with the theme reveal and a short brainstorming session.
• Participants can work solo or in teams (we'll help with team formation if needed).
• Create a game from scratch using any engine or tool of your choice.
• Submit your game before the deadline to be featured in our showcase!
• Games will be played and rated based on creativity, gameplay, and theme interpretation.
• Community voting will take place after the jam, allowing participants to play and rate each other’s games!

🏆 Why Join?

✅ Meet fellow game developers and collaborate on a fun project. 

✅ Gain experience in game development and learn new skills. 

✅ Challenge yourself with a time-limited project. 

✅ Get feedback and showcase your work to the community!

📢 Rules & Guidelines

• Keep it respectful and inclusive – our jam is a welcoming space for all.
• No pre-made projects – all work must be created during the jam.
• Follow the theme and time limit.
• Have fun and be creative!
• NO USE OF AI ASSETS

🎨 Tools & Resources

Not sure where to start? Here are some recommended tools:

• Game Engines: Unity, Godot, Unreal Engine, GameMaker Studio
• Art & Design: Aseprite, Krita, Photoshop, Piskel
• Audio & Music: Bandlab, Bfxr, Bosca Ceoil, LMMS

📩 How to Submit

1. Upload your game files (Web, Windows, Mac, or Linux build).
2. Add a short description, screenshots, and controls.
3. Submit it before the deadline to be part of the showcase!

Join us for an exciting week of game development, creativity, and fun!