This jam is now over. It ran from 2026-02-15 15:00:00 to 2026-02-27 04:59:00. View results

Welcome to the Kennebec Log Jam! A Maine-based game jam where developers experiment with fun interactive experiences over a shared theme: CRISIS

Though you don't need to be a Mainer to submit, we have an in-person award ceremony (see bottom page), so if you're willing to make the trek we'd be more than happy for you to join us :)

The only requirements:

  1. Have a fun team name
  2. Follows the theme in whatever CRISIS means to you 
  3. Game is playable by judges
  4. Includes a 1-2 minute video showcasing the game loop
DiversifierDescription
My Name Is MokPlayfully subvert or mock the theme
Kennebec KennyA classic cryptid to your game
Secret TunnelFeature a hidden room in your game
Mountain Out Of A Molehill Blows a small problem out of proportion/exaggeration of stakes
Girl CodePasses all three criteria of the Bechdel Test
Going RogueMake a text-based game
Goin' In CirclesThe game must end the same as it began
Make Balla ProudAudio is represented visually
This Will Be A Sneaking MissionStealth is a primary mechanic
True 90s KidBuilt game must be under 64 MB in size

Though not explicitly required we highly encourage developers to try to include one or more diversifiers listed above.

What's not allowed

We align closely with Global Game Jam's Inclusiveness Policy.  In short: No sexism, racism, discrimination or any kind of exclusion will be tolerated and we reserve the right to refuse and/or remove content based on our principles.

Can I use Generative AI?

Final deliverables (Art, Writing, and Music)  should be original, no Generative AI for those assets. Generative AI for coding is fine.

Jam Judging and Award Ceremony

We invite participants to a private event at Wrapped Up (After Dark) for the Best In Show award and five secret awards. Awards are physical and judging will be done in-person. We encourage those in Maine to attend and meet other amazing developers.

When: February 28 from 6 PM - 8 PM ET

Where: Wrapped Up, 140 Water Street, Hallowell, Maine

We have a maximum capacity of 50 tickets.

Tickets will be issued through Eventbrite as Access Codes. Eventbrite page will be live February 15th.

Criteria for getting tickets for you and your team

  1. Submit a game
  2. Fill out Google Form (includes questions like submission link, team name, # of tickets, etc)
  3. Once approved, we will give you access codes and redemption instructions for Eventbrite.

Submissions(5)

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Use your dice to damage monsters and mine treasure. Go too far... but beware what will find you if you do.
Strategy
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Discover what happened to a remote research facility at sea.
Puzzle
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Interactive Fiction
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Survive in a forest that's come alive
Action
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