Impact Game Jam is a creative lab that brings together youth, artists, developers and changemakers to build narrative-driven digital or physical games with a social and environmental purpose. 

You can participate in either of the parts:

• Part 1: Art Jam (ENDED)

Artists can choose to submit exhibition pieces (e.g., illustration, posters) for public display, OR create game-ready assets (2D, 3D, UI) that mimic real-world game pipelines and will be used in Part 2: Game Jam.

[Click here to view Part 1: Art Jam]

• Part 2: Game Jam

Developers will use the submitted assets to create digital or physical games that bring environmental systems and stories to life through play. 

[Click here to view Part 2: Game Jam]

In 2025, Impact Game Jam explores the theme of Singapore's marine and coastal ecosystems, with a spotlight on two of its most critical habitats: mangrove forests and seagrass meadows. 

Participants are invited to explore the ecological relationships, species interdependence, and environmental challenges within these systems. 

[Click here to view Ecology Guide]

Part 2: Game Jam is the game development phase of the IGJ 2025. It invites creators of all skill levels to build playable prototypes that respond to this year's environmental theme, inviting participants to use community-submitted assets from Part 1: Art Jam.

Teams can choose to develop either digital games or physical formats such as board and card games.

By working with pre-submitted art, developers will explore how to adapt and elevate shared creative assets. 

You can access the pre-submitted art via the link here:

[Click here to view pre-submitted art]

All submissions are eligible for non-monetary awards:

Community-Voted Awards:

• People's Choice

Judging-based Awards:

• Most Innovative Gameplay
• Best Environmental Storytelling
• Best Gameplay System
• Best Use of Creative Showcase Assets

Top works will also:

• Receive formal certificates, zine features, and thank-you packs
• Be exhibited at future partner showcases
• Be considered for post-jam incubation and collaboration opportunities

The Impact Game Jam is hosted in Singapore, but open to artists and creators from all around the world. To make participation accessible for everyone, we offer two ways to join based on your location:

For International Participants

If you're based outside of Singapore, you can submit your work directly through the itch.io jam page. This option lets you:

• Contribute to the official IGJ 2025 asset pool
• Be featured in the public voting gallery and digital zine
• Take part in the global celebration of environmental game art

For Singapore-Based Participants

If you're residing in Singapore, please register through our Google Form to be eligible for:

• Physical awards and artist thank-you packs (presented at SCAPE's Re:Play Showcase on 3rd August 2025)
• Opportunities to exhibit your work at the Game Jam Kickoff and SCAPE Re:Play Festival
• In-person opportunities and collaborations

[Submit via Google Form]

SCAPE Re:Play is a flagship youth festival held in Singapore, dedicated to exploring careers and creativity in the G.A.M.E. Industry - Gaming, Arts, Media, and Entertainment. It features game showcases, live demos, workshops, and panel talks with local and regional industry experts.

The Impact Game Jam 2025 Showcase, will be part of this festival, giving creators a chance to present their work to the public, peers, and professionals.