Ratings

This jam is now over. It ran from 2023-10-13 11:00:00 to 2023-10-15 12:10:00. View results

Welcome to the Hallow Jam 2023!

Let's celebrate Halloween with this spooky jam!

The Hallow Jam is a ranked game jam that is held just before Halloween.

The theme of this jam can be submitted and voted on by everybody (It must be based around Halloween / Horror.

Submitted games must include the most voted-for theme.

You can interpret the topics however you want.

Hallow Jam is planned to become an annual horror-based jam.

Theme:

Theme Name

Key Details:

Theme: It's Behind You
Duration: 48 Hours
Submission Deadline: 15 Oct 12:00
Theme Voting:
Hosted on: Itch.io
Hashtag: #HallowJam

Rules and Guidelines:

Your game must be original and created specifically for the Hallow Jam.
The game should primarily focus on Halloween or Horror elements.
Team sizes are flexible, but please credit all team members appropriately.
All game engines, frameworks, and development tools are allowed.
Asset packs and pre-existing assets are permitted, but make sure to give credit to the appropriate creators.
Your game can be for any platform (PC, mobile, console, web, etc.), but ensure it can be easily played by the judges and other participants.
By participating in the jam, you grant permission for us to showcase your game on YouTube and related promotional material.

Judging and Community Rating:

Each participant will have the opportunity to rate and provide feedback on other participants' games.
Participants are encouraged to engage with each other, play and rate games, and provide constructive feedback to foster a supportive community atmosphere.

Judging Criteria:

Overall: Evaluate the overall quality and experience of the game.
Horror: Assess the game's effectiveness in creating a spooky and suspenseful atmosphere.
Fun: Determine the level of enjoyment and entertainment provided by the game.
Innovation: Assess the creativity and originality demonstrated in the game.
Theme: Evaluate how well the game incorporates the theme.
Visuals: Evaluate the visual presentation of the game.
Audio: Assess the audio aspects of the game, including music, sound effects, and voice acting (if applicable).

Community:

Join our Discord server [https://discord.gg/jSjUHGHjuH] to connect with other participants, seek feedback, share progress, and engage in Halloween and horror discussions. Let's celebrate the spookiest season together!