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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 $140 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 039 is Duality!

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


PREREQUISITE:

The prerequisite is: Mouse input only


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 039

- Special role in our Discord community

- 50 USD via Paypal

- 1x PicoCAD Key (worth $6)

2nd Place:

- A signed certificate to show that you have won second in Micro Jam 039

- Special role in our Discord community

- 30 USD via Paypal

- 1x PicoCAD Key (worth $6)

3rd Place:

- A signed certificate to show that you have won third in Micro Jam 039

- Special role in our Discord community

- 1x PicoCAD Key (worth $6)

4th Place:

- 1x PicoCAD Key (worth $6)

5th Place:

- 1x PicoCAD Key (worth $6)


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 039

- 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!


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Change from ice 2 noice with the click of a button to solve puzzles!
Puzzle
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Gather. Surrender. Transcend. The gods give—then they take.
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Can play him untill the end?
Shooter
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Use your dual switch mechanic to destroy mighty chunks
Survival
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Craft cursed items, spread chaos.
Simulation
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A game for people who like behind the scenes of the delicious ice cream making. what.
Action
Play as a cheeky cat
Puzzle
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The words you choose can have huge impact on your life!
Puzzle
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Defend yourself against the mysterious wizards of the night
Strategy
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Get to work clearing space for an interstellar highway. Made for Micro Jam 39.
Action
Illuminate and ascend
Platformer
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Manage a settlement from an interface
Simulation
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shadow mirror
Puzzle
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A game about showing the other what is the oposite of what they are.
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Rhythm
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Maintain the Duality. You Control a Small Machine where you must balance a soul between Light and Dark.
Puzzle
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Duality
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Just a happy game about a happy guy!
Platformer
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Attack with all your might! Beware of your past actions...
Action
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Use light and darkness tô collect the Yin-Yang.
Action
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Dont learn from the past, sell it
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Microjam #39 Submission. A boxing chess inspired game.
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Break the opponent’s core before they break yours.
Fighting
Trabocchetto, board game, vintage
Puzzle
Play as an electrical charge that switches between + and - to sort batteries
Platformer
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Just SHOOT!
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Left-click pointer game
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Control where a flock of cubes will move to avoid obstacles
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vampirelike with delayed shadow clone
Shooter
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Attack
Action
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Stay alive by swinging your mouse up, down and right
Action
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Puzzle
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Killing all fires with POW
Puzzle
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Simulation game made for Micro Jam 039: Duality
Simulation
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short game about escaping and catching
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just cut rockets man, gl and have fun!
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A puzzle game about managing switches between bat and human form!
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Two souls—one angelic, one demonic—are trapped in limbo. Guide them to their fate without letting them touch
Platformer
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Puzzle
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