🎃 Halloween Game Jam 🎃

Congratulations to Spiritual Counsel for winning!

Also congratulations to Forgotten and The house for second and third respectively.

Dates:

• Jam Start: October 22nd, 2024
• Jam End: October 29th, 2024 (11:59 PM UK Time)
• Judging Period: October 30th-31st
• Winners Announced: October 31st, 2024 (Halloween night!)

🧠 Theme: "Haunting Memories"

In this 1-week jam, your challenge is to create a game centered around "Haunting Memories." Whether it's piecing together fragments of a forgotten past, revisiting traumatic events, or being pursued by memories that won’t stay buried, your game should explore the eerie and unsettling side of memories. Think psychological horror, mystery, or even bittersweet nostalgia!

📅 Timeline

• Jam Starts: October 22nd, 2024
• Submission Deadline: October 29th, 2024 (11:59 PM UTC)
• Judging & Winner Announcement: October 30th-31st, 2024

👥 Who Can Participate?

This jam is open to everyone! Solo developers and teams of up to 4 people are welcome. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced game maker, we encourage you to dive in and create something spooky!

⚙️ Rules & Guidelines

1. Theme: Your game must fit the "Haunting Memories" theme.
2. Platform: The game must be playable on Windows, Mac, or Web.
3. Length: Aim for short, 5-10 minutes of gameplay, as time is limited!
4. Original Content: Games should be created within the jam period, but you can use pre-made assets as long as they are credited.
5. No Offensive Content: Keep it appropriate. Avoid offensive, harmful, or overly graphic content.
6. Team Size: Teams can have up to 4 members, or you can work solo.
7. Engine: Use any engine or development tools you like (Unity, Godot, Unreal, etc.).

🕵️‍♂️ Judging Criteria

Your game will be judged on:

1. Theme Adherence – Does your game effectively incorporate "Haunting Memories"?
2. Game Design & Mechanics – How fun and engaging is your gameplay?
3. Art & Sound – How well do the visuals and audio create atmosphere or enhance the experience?
4. Polish – Is the game complete and functional with minimal bugs?

Prizes & Rewards

• 1st Place: Featured spot on the jam page.
• 2nd & 3rd Place: Honorable mentions.

Discord link: https://discord.gg/f7cNtmU5

Ready to dive into the spooky world of Haunting Memories? With just one week to create, it's all about quick ideas and atmospheric gameplay. We can’t wait to see how you bring these haunting memories to life!