Digital Merdeka Contest (DMC)
An Independence‑Day game‑jam for Todak Academy’s young creators
✨ What is DMC?
Digital Merdeka Contest is an annual one‑week online game‑jam that runs in the build‑up to Malaysia’s Merdeka Day (31 August). It challenges students to celebrate the spirit of independence by crafting brand‑new, playable games entirely within the jam window.
👥 Who can join?
| CATEGORY | AGE RANGE | ENGINE OPTIONS | TEAM SIZE |
| Primary | 7 to 12 years old | MakeCode Arcade or Roblox Studio | Solo |
| Secondary | 13 to 16 years old | MakeCode Arcade or Roblox Studio | Solo |
Only Todak Academy GBL students may participate; no prior public release of the submitted game is allowed, and each jammer must have an itch.io account before the jam starts.
🗓️ Key Dates (MYT)
| PHASE | DATE & TIME |
| Theme reveal & jam page opens | 17 August 2025 : 10:00 a.m |
| Development window | 18 August 2025 07:00 a.m → 24 Aug 2025 10:00 p.m |
| Upload deadline | 24 Aug 2025 10:00 p.m (late submissions not accepted) |
| Judging | 25 – 26 August 2025 |
| Top 10 announcement | 27 August 2025 |
| Prize ceremony | 31 August 2025 |
🎨 This year's theme
UNITY
interpret it however you like, from cooperative gameplay to cultural harmony
📦 Submission checklist
1. Game title with category tag (For example: "Pac-Man Primary")
2. Game page must list:
- Developer Name
- School Name
- Engine Used
- A short slide deck or gameplay video
3. All game‑specific code, art and audio must be created during the jam (licensed premade assets are fine with attribution; no recycled full games)
4. Content must stay PG; harassment or inappropriate material leads to disqualification.
🏆 Judging & Prizes
Games are scored equally on:
- Theme integration
- Art / Visual quality
- Audio / Music
- Game Mechanics
- Originality
All jammers earn a digital Certificate of Participation, while the top 3 in each category receive special certificates and prize packs awarded on 31 August.
💬 Community & Support
The itch.io community board will stay open for Q&A, progress sharing and peer feedback throughout the week – be respectful and help each other grow!
🚀 How to get started
1. Log in (or sign up) on itch.io
2. Click Join Jam on this page before 18 Aug.
3. Set up a fresh project folder – everything begins at 07:00 a.m, 18 August 2025.
4. Create, polish, and submit before the 24 August 2025 deadline.
Ready to code for Merdeka? Click Join and let’s build games that unite!
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