This is the first of, hopefully, many monthly game jams in which we create micro games together. There will be a new jam at the beginning of each month, providing you with a theme and some resources on how to create games. This is generally aimed at tabletop rpgs, larps and storygames, but create whatever you like, just make sure it's small.

This month will be somewhat shorter since I got excited and could not wait until the next month started. ;)

You can do it too! I am not a professional writer, designer or layouter. I created my first game about a month ago and it was a blast, the community has been welcoming and I hope it will be for you to. Come join us!

This Months Theme: roles reversed

Next Months Jam: https://itch.io/jam/monthly-micro-jam-july-2020

Rules

• Make it short (max . 3 pages, but the game could even be just one evocative sentence)
• No bigotry!
• You can collaborate
• Everyone is welcome, both veteran and first time creators 
• No voting or prices. Just enjoy yourself!
• Consider leaving a rating and feedback for other peoples games, it helps them to get noticed
• Create multiple games if you like
• Experiment!

Why?

I am hoping to get people who have been wanting to make games to actually do it. The form factor makes this easier and less daunting than a giant 300 page monster. Another reason is to hopefully connect people. I hope people make new contacts and find new creators that are usually not in the spotlight. It is also an exercise in writing, design and layout as well as a prompt to consistently create new work. I hope people try things they would not try when making a larger, commercial product. Experiment!

If you want to get involved in running this jam, want to suggest themes for the future or want to recommend some resources on how to create games you can contact me on twitter or leave a comment in the community forum.  You can find a list of resources here. This game jam is greatly inspired by Grant Howitts One-Page games.