This is a chance for students across Midlothian ISD to come together, build games, try new ideas, and see what they can create in a short period of time. Whether you're an artist, programmer, designer, musician, or just curious about making games - you're welcome to participate!

The goal is simple: make something creative and have fun doing it!

Jam Schedule

Jam Start: Thursday, March 12 @ 5pm
Jam End: Sunday, March 22 @ 11:59pm

You may only work on your project during the jam dates.

Theme

The theme of this game jam is 👻 Ghosts 👻!

Your game should utilize the theme however you wish! Ensure you convey how the theme is used in your submission.

Teams

You may work solo or in a team.

There is no maximum team size, but remember that smaller teams tend to move faster and communicate better during a short jam!

Tools & Engines

Use any game engine or toolset you want, such as:

• Unity

• Godot

• GameMaker

• Unreal

• Custom engines

• Or anything else that can produce a playable game within itch.io

Choose whatever development tools your team is most comfortable with, but do not generate art using artificial intellegence!

Assets & Resources

You are allowed to use premade assets, including:

• Art

• Sound effects

• Music

• Code libraries

• Asset store content

However:

• All premade assets must be credited.

• You may reuse code, art, music, or systems from previous personal projects if needed, however you must credit what was reused on your page.

• You may NOT bring in a project that was already started and continue it. Your game itself must begin during the jam.

AI Content Policy

To keep the playing field fair and encourage creativity:

• AI-generated art is not allowed

• AI-generated music is not allowed

All visuals and music should either be created by your team or sourced from premade assets with proper credit.

Submissions

Your submission should include:

• A playable build of your game

• A list of team members

• Credits for any premade assets used

• A short description of your game

If your game cannot be launched or played, it may not be eligible for judging.

Tips for a Successful Jam

• Keep your idea small and achievable

• Focus on one core mechanic

• Playtest often

• Don't wait until the last day to build your game

• Most importantly — have fun and experiment

Game jams are about learning, trying new things, and finishing something creative in a short amount of time.

Good luck!

We can’t wait to see what you build.

Happy jamming!