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The theme for Cause Jam  21 : Favorite Places

Games For Love

Q: What is Games For Love? 

A: Helping Kids For Life ®

We're Games For Love, a nonprofit dedicated to easing suffering, saving lives, and creating sustainable futures for children. Since 2018, we've already positively impacted over 1.25 million children's lives across 3 countries, and we plan to reach 10 million children over the next 5 years.  You can learn more about us in the video below and at gamesforlove.org.

Q: What is Cause Jam all about? 

A: Cause Jam is a game jam with a purpose—to make a lasting impact on the lives of children. By participating, you'll create games featured in charity bundles, sold to raise funds for supporting children in hospitals.

Q: How can I join Cause Jam? 

A: To join, register here to be part of our Cause Jam community. You can also join our Discord server to connect with fellow participants and get support throughout the jam.


Join Our Discord         Register Here



Q: When is the Cause Jam Kickoff? 

A: The Cause Jam Kickoff is on March 1st, 2024, at 5 PM PT. Join us here to kickstart this incredible journey.

Q: What's the theme for Cause Jam 21? 

A: The theme is "Favorite Places." Explore it and let your creativity shine!

Q: What are the submission guidelines? 

A: You have until March 31st, 2024, at 11:59 PM PT to submit your completed game. Ensure it's playable in HTML5 format and follows our "E for Everyone" content rating.  Please make sure to use Submission Form

Q: Are there rules for participation? 

A: Yes, games must be developed with an "E for Everyone" rating in mind, ensuring they are suitable for all ages. Avoid any NSFW (Not Safe for Work), offensive, excessively violent, or gory content. Additionally, please use the Unity game engine for development.

Q: Can I use existing assets for my game? 

A: Yes, you're allowed to use previous assets, code, and packages as long as you have the necessary rights to use them.

Q: What happens after submitting my game? 

A: After submission, join us for the Cause Jam Celebration Party on April 14th, 2024, from 5 PM to 7 PM PT. Let's celebrate together!

Calendar

DateEvent
March 1st, 2024, 5 PM PT - Kickoff - [LINK]
February 2nd, 2024, all day - Show and Tell (Optional)
March 7th, 2024, 5 PM - 7 PM PT - Coaching (Optional)
March 9th, 2024, all day - Show and Tell (Optional)
March 16th, 2024, 5 PM - 7 PM PT - Coaching (Optional)
March 17th, 2024, all day - Show and Tell (Optional)
March 21st, 2024, 5 PM - 7 PM PT - Coaching (Optional)
March 23rd, 2024, all day - Show and Tell (Optional)
March 28th, 2024, 5 PM - 7 PM PT- Coaching (Optional)
March 31st, 2024, 11:59 PM PT  - Submissions Deadline - Community voting begins
April7th, 2024, 11:59 PM PT - Community voting ends Cause Jam  - Industry panel judging begins
April 14th, 2024, 5 PM - 7 PM PT - Celebration Party (JAMboree)


Submissions(8)

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A point and click escape room puzzle game
Puzzle
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2D Puzzle Platformer with creature throwing mechanics.
Platformer
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Purgatory's deadly game of judgement.
Card Game
Explore the world, find your true home!
Platformer
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Austin goes back in time to find a very special candy bar.
Visual Novel
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DVD Video Player screensaver
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