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CORSAIR GAME JAMS – FALL 2026

THIS SEMESTER'S THEME

I AM...

Your game must be inspired by and incorporate this semester's theme: I AM...

We encourage teams to interpret the theme creatively! Whether it's through your game's story, characters, mechanics, world, or overall experience, your submission should communicate a meaningful connection to the theme.

Your game will be evaluated on how effectively and creatively it incorporates the theme, alongside the quality of its overall development.

VOTING CATEGORIES

Theme Integration – IAM

  • How creatively does your game interpret and incorporate the theme?
  • How well is the theme reflected through the gameplay, story, art, and overall experience?
  • Does the game communicate a clear and meaningful connection to IAM?

Gameplay & Programming

  • How innovative are the game's mechanics and gameplay?
  • How well are the mechanics implemented?
  • Does the gameplay feel engaging and responsive?

Enjoyment

  • How fun and enjoyable is the game?
  • Does the game keep players engaged?

Art

  • How well does the art communicate the game's identity and atmosphere?
  • How visually appealing and cohesive is the art direction?

Audio

  • How well does the audio establish the game's tone and atmosphere?
  • Do the sound effects and music enhance the overall experience?

Story

  • How compelling is the game's narrative?
  • Does the story communicate its ideas effectively?
  • Does its message resonate with the player?

TEAM REQUIREMENTS

Team Size

  • Teams must consist of 4–5 members.
  • Participants are responsible for organizing their own teams.
  • Collaboration and teamwork are highly encouraged!

Development Tools

  • Any game engine or development software is allowed.
  • Teams are free to use whichever tools best suit their project.

RULES

Eligible Participants

  • Students of Santa Monica College can ONLY participate.
  • Beginners are also welcome and highly encouraged to participate! The best way to learn game development is through experience!


    Game Compatibility

    • A digital game must be uploaded to Itch.io through this webpage.
    • The game should be playable by anyone using a PC with a mouse and keyboard.
    • The submission should not require any additional hardware or software to run.

    Content Suitability

    • The submission must be suitable for a general audience, as it will be presented in an educational institution.
    • Please avoid profanity, hateful language, excessive gore, nudity, and any other inappropriate visuals.

    Assets

    • You may use pre-existing code, artwork, or audio that you may legally use.
    • Credit all third-party artwork and audio in the submission's description.
    • Do NOT create assets specifically made for this game jam ahead of time.

    Generative AI

    • Use of generative AI to create art, narrative, or audio assets for your game or Itch.io page is prohibited.
    • If you can't make it yourself, find someone with the skills!
    • AI can be used to generate ideas, but assets must be made by you or your teammates.
    • It is difficult to separate AI and programming, as it is integrated into most IDEs. If any code makes use of AI, make sure to clearly state so in a comment.

    VOTING

    • When the game jam ends, there will be a one-week rating period during which submissions cannot receive any updates.
    • Everyone is invited to play the games and rate them using the voting categories mentioned earlier.
    • Games will be evaluated based on their creativity, execution, and overall quality, with particular emphasis on how effectively they incorporate the semester's theme.

    LEGAL

    • Anything you make during this game jam is YOUR property.
    • Corsair Game Jams holds ZERO rights or ownership of your game or artistic assets.
    • Once the voting period is over, feel free to update your game however you please.