We are an unranked jam that aims to promote more stories for the female-gaze, featuring romance with a dash of spice. As such, this is an 18+ jam.
- Your game must have romance or be erotic in nature
- Participants must be 18+
- All games must be targeted toward a mature female audience
- There should be no disturbing or grotesque elements*, such as non-consensual sex, excessive gore, etc.
- *Please see FAQ below for elaboration. If you have any questions, please make a thread in the community section!
- All characters depicted must clearly be 18+ (no loli or shota content will be permitted)
- No game may promote bigotry (transphobia, homophobia, racism, etc)
- Feel free to use the jam's logo in your splashscreen!
- This is not a requirement but is welcomed for those who want to show off what the game was made for!
For examples of JAD approved games, here are a few games submitted last year:
- Astral Desires by SandLStudios - In a galaxy filled with danger and desire, you are a skilled transporter navigating the treacherous underbelly of space. As you carry out jobs across star systems, this time your precious cargo is unlike anything you’ve ever encountered—a mysterious and alluring passenger whose very presence ignites a fire within you.
- Roped In: Deuces Wild by Lacydigital - Step into the heart of the frontier with Roped In: Deuces Wild, a western romance visual novel where love and adventure await amidst the rugged life of outlaws. Pursue romance with two unforgettable characters, each offering a unique and thrilling journey as you uncover their pasts.
- Viatica by Fir & Fireweed - Your world is a desert, both figuratively and literally. Speech is prohibited, books are outlawed, and any meaningful human interaction is nonexistent. Humans are reduced to the job they do for The City. There are no names; instead, everyone is identified by a number.
- 18+ games
- Commercial and free games
- Visual novels, RPGs, point-and-click games, and more
- Games previously started on and new projects just for the jam, as well as demos/demo updates
- Games being entered into other jams (as long as it meets our jam's requirements)
- Both suggestive and/or erotic scenes
- Games with any gender of protagonist
- Games that aren't targeted at female audiences
- Games that aren't tagged as josei
- Parody games/fan games
- Games that do not have screenshots on the page
- Any project using AI tools
- Games that are not properly tagged with content warnings / explicit content
- Games that do not offer nsfw/suggestive scenes and or elements
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- What is Josei?
- Josei/Joseimuke is a term that means, quite literally, “aimed at women.”
- "Can I enter the jam if _____"
- As long as your game meets the requirements above, yes!
- "My game may have elements that I can't tell if they're disturbing or not. Help!"
- Things such as yandere, stalking, kidnapping, etc. may be accepted depending on severity. If your game could be considered *horror* it does not fit the rules. All games must be centered around a romance the protagonist enjoys. If you're concerned, please make a thread in the community section and we will get back to you!
- "Can I use AI tools I've trained with my own materials?"
- No, you may not. The use of any form of AI is strictly prohibited.
- "Can I/we work as a team?"
- Absolutely! Team work is greatly encouraged, as is solo work.
- "I have questions! Is ___ allowed?"
- Once you're sure you've thoroughly read the rules, please feel free to make a thread under the community section! We'll get back to you.
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