Welcome!

Joint Jam '23 is a combined effort between the game development clubs at USF, UCF, FSU, ERAU, and UF for all game developers!

Signing Up

1. Join the Joint Jam '23 Discord.
2. When the game jam starts on Friday, March 31st, 6:00 pm EDT, join a voice channel in the Joint Jam '23 Discord for the kickoff and theme announcement!

Rules 🚨 Read Carefully 🚨

1. 3rd party assets and asset reuse is allowed! However, you'll be asked to provide a list of assets used when when submitting.
2. Maintain a school-agnostic game and itch.io page. It should not be evident what school you are from to a voter.
3. You must submit a game to vote. For teams, add your teammates as contributors to your game!
4. Teams can be any size!
5. Anyone can join the jam.

Submissions

1. Submissions should support Windows or web browsers to appeal to the majority.
   
2. Submissions should be submitted before the deadline on Sunday, April 1st, 6:00 PM EDT.

After the submission period ends, we'll begin presenting submitted games in-person and in voice channels on the Joint Jam '23 Discord. Voting will also begin immediately!

Voting

Games will be rated based on the following categories:

1. Best Visuals 🎨
2. Best Sound Design 🔊
3. Best Interpretation of Theme 💡
4. Best Gameplay 🧠
5. Most Fun 🎮

Have any questions? Reach out to an organizer for anything from development help to submission troubleshooting.