Lainos Games Jam 2024-2025
Overview: Welcome to the Lainos Games Jam 2024-2025, an exciting opportunity for game developers of all skill levels to unleash their creativity and showcase their talents! This year-long game development challenge focuses on the theme of Controlling Scenes, inviting participants to explore various interpretations of the concept. Whether you’re a solo developer or part of a team, this is your chance to bring your ideas to life and connect with a community of passionate creators.
Event Details:
- Theme: Controlling Scenes
- This theme encourages participants to think about how players interact with and manipulate the environments, narratives, and elements within their games. This could involve mechanics like scene transitions, player choices affecting outcomes, or innovative gameplay that allows for unique control over game environments.
- Duration: 1 Year
- Start Date: October 6, 2024
- End Date: October 6, 2025
- The extended duration allows for ample time to brainstorm, develop, and polish your game, ensuring that you can fully realize your creative vision.
- Platform: Itch.io
- Participants will submit their games through Itch.io, a popular platform for indie game developers, making it easy for you to share your work with a broad audience.
- Eligible Platforms:
- Windows, Mac, and Linux
- Games should be compatible across these platforms, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of players.
Submission Guidelines:
- Game Requirements:
- All submissions must be downloadable and playable on compatible platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux).
- Games should prominently reflect the theme of controlling scenes, whether through gameplay mechanics, storytelling, or visual design.
- There are no restrictions on genre; participants can create anything from narrative-driven experiences to action-packed adventures, puzzles, or experimental games.
- Submission Deadline:
- Ensure your game is submitted by the deadline on October 6, 2025.
Prizes:
- Winner:
- The winning game will receive the prestigious opportunity to be featured on lainos.com, providing exposure to a broader audience and recognition for your hard work.
- Recognition:
- All participants will receive a certificate of participation, celebrating their involvement in the event.
How to Enter:
- Registration:
- Register on Itch.io to join the jam and stay updated on announcements and guidelines.
- Game Development:
- Begin developing your game based on the theme during the jam period. Utilize feedback from peers and the community to refine your project.
- Submission:
- Submit your finished game on Itch.io before the specified deadline. Ensure to include a brief description and any necessary instructions for players.
Judging Criteria:
- Originality and Creativity:
- How uniquely does your game interpret the theme of controlling scenes?
- Gameplay Mechanics:
- Are the mechanics engaging and do they enhance the player’s experience of controlling scenes?
- Visual and Audio Presentation:
- Is the game aesthetically appealing, with well-designed graphics and sound that complement the gameplay?
- Overall Enjoyment:
- Does the game provide a fun and memorable experience for players?
Join Us: The Lainos Games Jam 2024-2025 is more than just a competition; it’s a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and innovation in game development. Connect with fellow developers, share your ideas, and challenge yourself to create something extraordinary within the theme of controlling scenes.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills and potentially gain recognition on a wider platform. Let your imagination run wild, and we look forward to seeing the incredible games you’ll create!