The Computer Graphics & Game Dev Cell (CG²D) of IIT Mandi welcomes all of you to GameJam - Xpecto'26!

Themes: 

1. Locked & Linked - Everything is connected; moving one affects others.

2. Pattern Breaker - Identify and break repeating patterns.

3. Light the Path - Reflect or rotate objects to guide light.

Participants have to include atleast 2 out of the given 3 themes in their game. Its totally upto you how you interpret the theme, creativity is encouraged.

Jam Details

• Jam Duration: 7 days

• Theme Reveal: At the start of the jam

• Themes are provided by The Game Developer Association of India (GDAI)

• Team Size: 1 to 3 members

• Submissions will be judged by member from GDAI.

Rules & Guidelines

• You may use any game engine, framework, or language.

• Assets must be free/open-source (CC0) or created during the jam.

• Paid assets are not allowed.

• All third-party assets must be properly credited.

• AI tools may be used for assistance, but the core logic and design should be your own.

• Submitted games should be playable (Windows/Web preferred; Linux builds are accepted if provided with a dependency list).

• Submit via itch.io before deadline
  

• For more details, Guidelines & Judging Criteria

Top three submissions will receive:

• Tickets to India's largest Game Developer Conference, IGDC 2026 (To each member of the team).
• Certificates by GDAI.

Who Should Join

Aspiring game developers, technical creators, students, hobbyists, and anyone ready to prove what they can build in 7 days.

No studio required. Just skills and drive.