One of the rules is that the games must be playable on web. But, it also encourages using several of the libraries' tools like laser cutters and cnc. Is it allowed to make board games, or even hybrid games? I feel these types especially could have a good presence for the in-person showcase in December

Great question.

So for our first year, we decided to only allow video games, not board, card, hybrid, etc. You are right that they would have a great presence at our showcase in December, so thank you for expressing interest in producing other types of games for our game jam!

The tools we do have at the library that are available for this year's game jam are things like Photoshop, Illustrator, audio recording studios, Blender, etc.

Thanks for your interest in our game jam! We look forward to seeing what you create!