THEME

Design Focus: COMPETITIVE MULTIPLAYER

Restriction: WELL-DEFINED WIN CONDITION

Try to make a game where 2+ players compete to win!  The game should have a well-defined win condition that the players are competing to achieve.  In other word, the game should not be an infinite runner type of game that can be played endlessly with no win condition.

You are not required to make a game where all players play simultaneously.  This means that you are welcome to make speedrunning games where players compete asynchronously.  The only requirement is that there is a clear win condition and an element of competition between multiple players.

We think developing a simple game with a limited scope is a great way to get into game development. We hope that you have fun along the way and find satisfaction in completing a game!

PRIZE

This jam will have a prize!  We have not yet figured out what that will be, but it will be something of monetary value!  On the day of the showcase, the club will vote on the best competitive game in the jam.  We will then host a tournament using that competitive game.  Both the developer of the winning game and the winner of the tournament will receive a prize.

GETTING STARTED

For this jam, we made an asset pack as well as quick start development kits for Godot and Unity.  This should speed up the process of making a local competitive multiplayer game.  Download links are available here 2D Multiplayer Game Dev Kit.

If you are looking for a comprehensive set of premade visual game assets, Kenney has a lot to choose from.

If you are looking to generate some quick sound effects, you can do so with Bfxr.

RULES

You do not have to follow the design focus and restriction to participate in the showcase!  They are just suggestions.  You are welcome to upload anything you've been working on whether it be a game, coding project, art, music, etc.

You are welcome to work alone or in a team.

You are welcome to make your own assets or to download them.

PRIZE RULES

GDDC exec is not eligible for both the tournament winner and game developer prizes.

The developer of the winning game is not allowed to participate in the tournament for that game.

Anyone and everyone (aside from the winning developer and exec) is allowed to participate in the tournament.

While you are not required to follow the theme and restriction in order to showcase, you are required to follow them if you'd like your game to be eligible to win.

QUESTIONS

Let us know if you have any questions by posting to our discord.

You can also ask questions at our weekly meetings on Monday from 7-8 PM in 4-153.

We also host dev hangout sessions every week on Wednesday from 7-11 PM in 4-153 where you can work on your game with exec.