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Learn something new

Welcome to the first friendly HYTOPIA Game Jam! Over the next two weeks, you’ll harness the power of the HYTOPIA SDK to craft innovative, web-based mini-games. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or new to game creation, this is your opportunity to explore our new engine and showcase your creativity.

Theme & Vision

Platforms

Jump, climb, team up, or go solo  platforms are what you make of them!

For this jam, we want single player games with social elements. That means your game should work for players who are solo or hanging out with their friends. Don't worry, the HYTOPIA SDK makes this easy, and the team is on hand to help!

Rules and Requirements
  1. General Points
    • Built with the HYTOPIA SDK
    • Clear Objectives: Include defined start/finish mechanics and win conditions
    • World Size: No minimum world size, Maximum world size: 1000x1000
  2. Gameplay Innovation
    • Unique mechanics
    • Creative player interactions
    • Fresh gaming experiences
  3. Technical Excellence
    • Code quality
    • Performance optimization
    • Bug-free gameplay
  4. Aesthetics
    • Artistic direction
    • Visual effects
    • UI/UX design
    • Game Visual Identity (icon and cover image)
  5. Sound
    • Use of music and sound effects to enhance gameplay immersion
    • Audio originality, creativity and coherence
  6. Bonus Points
    • Community engagement during development
    • Creative use of the HYTOPIA SDK
    • Clean documentation
    • Clean game description
Prizes

This is a friendly jam, there will be no prizes. Have fun, learn something new, and join the HYTOPIA community!

How to Participate
  • Register above
  • Solo creators or teams are welcome to participate
  • Join the HYTOPIA Discord and stay tuned to Creators channels
  • Access the SDK
Information & Support

Need help? Reach out through:

FAQ

What is the HYTOPIA Game Jam?

The HYTOPIA Game Jam is a 14-day development challenge followed by 7 days of judging. You'll use the HYTOPIA SDK to create web-based mini-games that showcase innovative gameplay and good use of the available tools.

Who can participate?

Anyone with an interest in making games can join, regardless of skill level. Programmers, artists, modelers, designers are all welcome. The best jams are made up of diverse teams that learn from one another.

Can I team up with other participants?

Yes, you can team up with other game jam participants if you don't wish to participate solo. Join our Discord and head over to #game-dev to find other participants to team up with.

What are the prizes?

There are no prizes! This is a friendly jam

Found any issues or need extra help?

Join our Discord Community and head over to #game-dev for support and #game-jam-info for more information.

Terms & Conditions

By registering for the HYTOPIA Game Jam - SDK Exploration Edition, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

1. Intellectual Property Rights

1.1 Your Rights

  • You retain all rights to your original code and assets
  • You maintain ownership of your game submission
  • You can continue development after the jam

1.2 HYTOPIA's Rights

  • Right to showcase your game on hytopia.com
  • Right to use screenshots/videos for promotional purposes
  • Right to feature winning games in marketing materials

2. Content Guidelines

2.1 Acceptable Contefnt

  • Family-friendly content
  • Non-discriminatory material
  • Original or properly licensed assets
  • Clear credit for any third-party resources

2.2 Prohibited Content

  • Explicit or adult content
  • Hate speech or discriminatory content
  • Copyrighted material without permission
  • Malicious code or harmful elements

3. Submission Requirements

  • Games must work with the HYTOPIA SDK
  • Submissions must include source code
  • Basic documentation must be provided

4. Code of Conduct

  • Treat all participants with respect
  • Maintain professional communication
  • Follow Discord community guidelines
  • Report any violations to moderators

5. Modifications to Game Jam

HYTOPIA reserves the right to:

  • Modify these terms
  • Adjust timeline if necessary
  • Change prize structure
  • Cancel event due to unforeseen circumstances

6. Limitation of Liability

HYTOPIA is not responsible for:

  • Technical issues during development
  • Lost or incomplete submissions
  • Personal disputes between team members
  • Third-party tool/asset issues

7. Contact and Support

For questions regarding these terms, email: annu@hychain.com

Theme :

PLATFORMS

Duration :

14 Days of Dev

7 Days of Judging

Tool :

HYTOPIA SDK

Platform :

Web based

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