This jam is now over. It ran from 2024-06-21 04:00:00 to 2024-06-24 04:00:00. View results

WELCOME

Mini jam is a 72-hour-long video game development jam that occurs every two weeks on Itch.io.

A required limitation is announced as soon as the jam starts to spice things up. Remember, limitation breeds creativity. You get the theme early, so you can plan ahead, Just keep in mind that you may have to change your idea when the limitation is revealed. This jam's theme is Style. Remember, theme is purely inspirational and not required. Feel free to interpret it however you want.

No worries if you can't finish your game on time, you can submit late at anytime during the jam's voting period.


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LIMITATION

The limitation is a special condition that your game must follow, but is open to interpretation. If you are unsure if your idea doesn't fit the limitation,  just remember that everyone will interpret it differently.


Limitation: On a budget

You may Interpret this limitation in any way you see fit


RATING

At the end of the Jam, there will be a rating period that lasts 5 days. Your game will be rated on:

Enjoyment - How much you enjoyed your time with the game.        
Concept - How interesting or unique the main focus of the game was.           
Presentation - How well executed the main focus of the game was.           
Use of limitation - How well the game incorporated the given limitation.

Keep in mind that the theme is purely for inspiration, and you should not rate a game differently based on how well the theme was followed. 


RULES/FAQ

Rules:

Read the rules. Not reading the rules is not an excuse for breaking them.

Keep game content clean. Any and all NSFW content, potentially offensive content, graphic content etc. must be clearly telegraphed with a content warning at the start of the game as well as in it's description or cover.

Answer submission questions honestly. You will be prompted to answer a few questions when submitting your game. Please answer them to the best of your ability. Giving vague answers is a great way to set off red flags.

Any games that do not follow the rules will be removed from the jam without warning.

FAQ:

Can I submit more than one game?  Yes, but I would advise against it.

Can I submit a game I already made?  No. You may only submit projects made within the time frame. We do check.

Can I make changes during the rating period? Yes, just make sure that the original version of the jam can still be downloaded.

What engine can I use? You can use any engine or framework you like. You can even make your own if you want.

Is there a prize for the winners?  The prize is the friends we've made along the way.

Do I have to follow the theme? No, but well… When in Rome~

I have code and assets from other Jams I wish to use, are these allowed? Yes! If you have the rights to use it, anything that wasn't made specifically for this particular jam is allowed. Mini Jam isn't strict on the "build it from scratch" ruling, but it is encouraged.

How can you tell if I used premade assets or made the game at an earlier stage? Outside obvious red flags, we don't really check. Jams are for fun. Bend the rules if you want, just don't cheat yourself and be a jerk to mess with genuine folk.

Help! I couldn't submit on time, what do I do? There will be an announcement on the discord server, as well as a community post about how to submit late if you missed the deadline.

When does the next Mini Jam start, and when will the limitation be announced? Mini Jam takes place every 2 weeks on a Thursday/Friday, depending on your time zone. Mini-Jams last 72 hours (3 days). Limitations are announced at the start of the Jam.


PARTNERS

Participating in Ludum Dare? Be sure to join the official unofficial Discord server.

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Submissions(54)

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Earn some money as an amateur crowd pleaser.
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You won't believe your eyes!
Adventure
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Collect enough cash to get into the board show by doing cool tricks for Lemons
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A retro and totally normal top down shooter
Shooter
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Calm game about designing outfits
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The Trashiest Dress-Up Game
Small clothing shop simulator game. Buy material, make and sell products to meet your daily quota!
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Game made in 3 days for the MiniJam 161: Style
Strategy
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Help Bob save up for his brand new car!
Action
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Feed on humans while feeding your addiction to fashion!
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A rough entry for Mini Jam 161!
Strategy
Earn money, buy new machines, and decorate your arcade before its too late!
Simulation
A Scary 3D Game made by Anagh's World
Survival
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GodotEngine
Shooter
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Defeat enemies as cheaply as possible
Action
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Inflation has changed the wild west! I bet it was the democrats!
Platformer
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Fighting
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A shirt on a journey to reopen their home.
Platformer
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An aspiring model trying to survive rent
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Find some money and clothes in cool places! Or in the sewer.
Platformer
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Beating an old game on an old console
Platformer
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A raccoon and his dream
Action
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Frog in the World of Fashion
Simulation
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Game about starving artist who wants to buy a paint
Simulation
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Reach the quota and decipher each customer's bargaing strategy
Strategy
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Get a cheap look for the couture show. Made for Mini Jam 161.
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Duel other cowboys to take their hat - made in less than 9 hours total
Action
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Prototype for a Simple Stealth Game
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A Top-Down Survival Game about your Card Tricks
Action
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a relaxing game about cutting grass
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Shooter
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A small game about fighting ancient chinese monsters on a canvas with limited paint
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Failure will result in termination :)
Action
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Arcade style wild west game
Action
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Pong but fancy
Action
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round based game
Shooter
Platformer
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Just a tiny clicker game
Dress up and throw down!
Strategy
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A a twin stick, vehicular combat game, with customizable vehicle attachments
Action
This is a game of escape
Action
A short game made for the Mini Jam 161. Buggy and incomplete
A silly little game about feeding... He.
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Pursue your drilling dreams
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A quiz about budget-friendly style
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Fighting
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