Improving Game Jam Rules & Guidelines

Event Overview

Welcome to Improving's first annual Global Game jam! This is a creative competition where teams have a limited time to design and develop a playable game based on a theme revealed at the start of the event

Basic Rules

Duration & Timeline

• Total Duration: 60 hours (Friday 8 AM PST - Sunday 8 PM PST)
• Event Dates: September 5-7
• Kick-off and Theme Announcement: Friday 8 AM PST
• Submission Deadline: Sunday 8 PM PST (no extensions)
• In-Office Events: TBD within each enterprise

Team Formation

• Team Size: 2-5 people maximum
• Cross-Enterprise Encouraged: Teams can include members from any department and enterprise
• Solo Participation: Allowed but not recommended for beginners
• Registration: Must register by 5 PM PST Wednesday, September 3rd

Eligibility

• All company employees and interns are eligible
• Remote employees can participate virtually

Game Requirements

Technical Specifications

• Game must be playable on standard company hardware (Windows and Mac)
  • Either playable in browser, or provide installation for both Mac and Window
• No proprietary or expensive software required to run the final game
• Include clear instruction on how to play

Theme Compliance

• Games must incorporate the announced theme
• Theme interpretation is open to creative liberty
• Judges will evaluate theme integration as part of scoring

Originality & Assets

• Code: Must be written during the jam period
• Art & Audio: Can use royalty-free assets, but original creation is encouraged
• Tools & Engines: Any game engine or development tools are permitted
• Third-Party Libraries: Standard libraries and frameworks are allowed
• AI Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g. Gemini, Cursor, etc.) is permitted