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WHAT IS MICRO JAM?

Micro Jam is a bi-weekly Game Jam (game development competition) held on itch.io. Every Jam has a pre-set theme and a surprise prerequisite that is divulged once the Jam starts. The prerequisite can be voted on in the Micro Jam Discord server and is open for interpretation.

It's absolutely fine if you do not finish your game in time. You can submit it late within 6-HOURS after the submission window closes!

We happily provide $110 USD worth of cash prizes for each bi-weekly Jam, with the support of our sponsor, MiniScript.


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MiniScript is an open-source scripting language designed to be especially small, simple, and easy to learn — but powerful enough for real coding. Its easiest and most popular environment for game development is Mini Micro, a neo-virtual home computer!



PicoCAD is a mini program used to build and texture lowpoly 3D models. Many modern programs are bloated and loaded with complexity, but picoCAD keeps everything simple!


THEME:

This week's theme for Micro Jam 038 is Zombies!

This is open for interpretation, but just remember that the use of theme is a criterion being voted on.


PREREQUISITE:

The prerequisite is: Zombies are your friend


PRIZES:

JUDGE'S CHOICE (From top 10 WEB GAMES in the Community Vote):

1st Place:

- A signed certificate to show that you have won Micro Jam 038

- Special role in our Discord community

- 50 USD via Paypal

2nd Place:

- A signed certificate to show that you have won second in Micro Jam 038

- Special role in our Discord community

- 30 USD via Paypal

3rd Place:

- A signed certificate to show that you have won third in Micro Jam 038

- Special role in our Discord community


BEST MINISCRIPT ENTRY:

Judges will choose the best MiniScript entry to be awarded with this prize. Be sure to add the tag #miniscript in your itch.io page if you're using MiniScript. The best MiniScript entry will be awarded:

- A signed certificate to show that you have won this category in Micro Jam 038

- 30 USD via Paypal


RATING:

When submission is over, there will be a ~48 hour rating period. These are the criteria:

1. Enjoyment - how fun it was to play the game

2. Presentation - how well the game is presented

3. Concept - the game's idea; storyline, mechanic, etc

4. Use of theme - how well the theme is integrated

5. Use of prerequisite - how well the prerequisite is integrated

6. Controls - how the game feels when playing it


After the voting period has ended, a Judge panel will assess a bracket of games to be chosen to receive a prize (See "Prizes" section above).


RULES:

The rules are quite simple.

1. Keep the game content clean (no explicit, NSFW or disturbing graphics)

2. Keep the game in English (except for the title; it can be in any language)

3. Don't make games before the 48-hour Jam period

4. Don't change your game after the 48-hour Jam period


FAQ:

If I'm in a team, do all members have to submit the game? No, only one person should submit it. You can add your team members on the game page. 

Can I submit a game I already made? No, you can only submit games made in the given timeframe. We don't check, but just don't~

Can I use premade assets? Yes, absolutely! If you have permission or if it's your own, go for it!

Can I use AI (artificial intelligence)? Yep, you can! AI is a great tool that can help developers, and you should definitely try to take advantage of it.

What's a prerequisite? A prerequisite is something that your game must follow. It is voted on and is released once the Jam starts.

Does my game have to follow the theme and prerequisite? No, it doesn't have to. But just remember that those are both a part of the rating criteria, so try to integrate them into your game.

Is there a prize for winning? Yes, we offer prizes for all top 5 winners, which is a picoCAD key! And for top 3 winners, a certificate is given out. Top 2 win cash prizes from "Prizes", and a best MiniScript entry will also be awarded for! Check above in the "Prizes" section.

Can someone win 2 awards? Yes, someone can win both a top 3 award as well as a "Best MiniScript Entry" Award, and also the picoCAD key! Their prize will be both of the awards, and the money they receive will be the total of the two prizes (EG $50 + $30 = $80 total).

Do I have to use MiniScript? No, it's not required for the Jam, but if you want to be eligible for the "Best MiniScript Entry" as well as getting featured in the Discord community servers, MiniScript will have to be used.


PARTNERS:

MiniScript is an open-source scripting language designed to be especially small, simple, and easy to learn — but powerful enough for real coding. Its easiest and most popular environment for game development is Mini Micro, a neo-virtual home computer!

PicoCAD is a mini program used to build and texture lowpoly 3D models. Many modern programs are bloated and loaded with complexity, but picoCAD keeps everything simple!


Submissions(34)

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Profess your Undying Love!
Visual Novel
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From lonely Patient Zero to undead party hero! Turn the apocalypse into a zombie friendship fest!
Puzzle
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Zombiegame
Puzzle
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The zombies are back!
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Protect your forest from the King and his army
Action
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A Cooking Game, with horror elements
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Endless Streets full of deadly fun!
Adventure
Tower-defense clicker
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You're a doctor during the zombie apocalypse. Can you cure your neighbors?
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48hr Game Jam Submission
Action
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You are Bob. A necromancer pissed off by the USA. Raise the dead and unleash hell.
Action
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tracing game (microjam 038)
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Game for the 039 Micro Jam
Action
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Action
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Serve zombies delicious brains by solving math problems in this hilarious and educational minigame.
Educational
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crazy ass scientist
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Undead have finally been granted full rights, now serve them food.
Action
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Be Smart.
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Puzzle
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A strange companion follows you through the shadows of the forgotten
Fighting
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A VampireSurvivors-like about summoning Zombies
Action
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yell sweet nothings at your zombie pals
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Outsmart and Outpace all your opponents with the help of zombies!
Racing
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Zombob Dash. Zombob Bite
Action
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You run a cozy little burger joint in the middle of a zombie neighborhood.
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Visual Novel
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Raise zombies, grind flesh, juice brains — all in a night's work on the weirdest farm alive?
Simulation
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A puzzle/strategy game about cornering humans to share your love.
Puzzle
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