Welcome to Apoorv's GameVita 5.0! A 6-day gamedev marathon where you'll unleash your creativity, choose any engine or framework, and create the coolest software. The theme will be revealed at the start of the challenge, sparking your imagination and setting the stage for an epic journey.

This jam is being hosted under the Apoorv 2026 techno-cultural fest organized by the students of the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Kottayam. You can participate solo or make a team and compete for custom prizes where your submission will be rated by a set panel of judges. A competition for undergraduate college students only. The event will have a theme announced at the start of the competition and the game submitted should have a relation to the theme presented.

Theme: 

Rules:

• The event will be open for 6 days to make your game. The submission should be made before the jam ends. 
• Submissions will be open throughout the game jam, so you can even submit even before the submission deadline if you are done with your project.
• There is no restriction on a development platform for this event. You can use any game engine or any game framework you prefer.
• The submissions are accepted through only itch.io. The itch page submission link will be forwarded to the participant's email.
• The use of pre-made assets is also permitted (Some assets have licenses, so make sure to credit their work or get their permission).

Rating:

The games will be rated in 5 categories (will be rated by the judges):

• Theme 
• Fun 
• Innovation 
• Art / Graphics  
• Audio 

Prize Categories:

• Best Game Submission (Overall Best Game) Prize: ₹1200 - The Game is a lie(Biswadeep Chakraborty)

• Best Theme Implementation: ₹800-Eggplant 2.0 (Shankharaj Datta)

FAQs

1. What is the theme of the game jam?

The theme will is announced

2. How should I submit the game?

We only accept web-based game builds. Your submission should include all necessary files to ensure the game runs smoothly in a browser.

3. Is there a time limit for submissions?

Yes, the event will run from 11 Mar (Wednesday) 12:00 a.m IST - 17 Mar (Monday) 12:00 a.m IST, and all submissions must be completed within that time.

4. How will the games be judged?

After submissions are complete, the event organizers will review and evaluate the games based on the rating criteria mentioned above. The game must be related to the theme given above.

5. How should I interpret the theme?

You are free to interpret the theme in any way—either literally or figuratively—based on your creative approach.

6. Are there any specific requirements for the game?

Yes, your game must:

• Be playable in a web browser (Web Build). Native builds will not be accepted.
• Not contain any NSFW, offensive, or discriminatory content.

7. Who can participate in the game jam?

This is an open game jam for Indian college students only. You can participate solo or in a team of up to 4 members. However, at least one team member must currently be enrolled in a bachelor’s program. Teams with members who are not bachelor’s students will not be evaluated.

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