Effing-Jam Game Jam 2025

In association with Effingham Illinois' premier gaming convention Effing-Con! This Jam is open to anyone in the Central/South Central Illinois area. The Effingham Area Technology/Software Developer group will have a table at the convention showing off games from the jam. 

The convention will be held on November 1st and 2nd. The Jam will take place 09/15/2025 - 10/15/2025 In between we will have some meetups where you can share your progress or get help!

Entry is free! Join  Effing-Con and Effingham Software Developer Group for updates on area events! Effingham Software Developer Discord

Theme:

Assemble 

Optional Themes: 

Halloween and or Dinosaur

Prizes include:

• 1st place  $100 , First Place Trophy
• 2nd place $50, Second Place Trophy
• 3rd place  $25 Third Place Trophy

Winners will be announced Nov 1st. Winner and participant trophies can be picked up from the Effing-Jam Table at Effing-Con where we will be celebrating all the Jam entries!

Submission Rules:

• Game Jam contestants should involve the theme of the Jam as they see fit.
• The theme will be announced on 09/15/2024.
• Only submit games made during the Jam
• Be nice, be kind, and be accepting.
• You must follow the Itch.io TOS.
• No AI-Generated Content.
• No Pornographic Content or Nudity.
• No Illicit Drug References.
• By entering you agree to allow Effing-Con to show your game and produce printed material for use at the jam booth.