The Southern New Hampshire Gamedev Group welcomes you to our first organized game jam! We've previously participated in the Global Game Jam, but this time it's our time-table, our rules.

Our Theme: Underworld

Submissions in this jam should try to incorporate the theme “Underworld” — in their stories, themes, and/or mechanics! Further bonus challenges will be announced during kick-off, such as the accessibility-focused “one-button game”.

Bonus Goals (aka "Diversifiers")

https://discord.com/channels/273979945397518337/1306774891739090965

FAQ

Where is it located?

To start Kick-Off Meetup → During the jam, Our Discord → To end, Demo Night Meetup

What if I can't make the meetings?

Please reach out, ahead of time if possible, to us on the discussions on our Discord. We want to talk with all participants about their teams and plans early on in the jam.

If you cannot attend, but are looking for a team to join, please say so - so that you can connect with others and find a group.

Who can participate?

There must be at least one team member who lives in the state of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, or Maine. We are targeting New Hampshire, but like our neighboring creators!

Can I use AI?

We request that participants do not use generative AI, although coding assistance tools or NPC behavioural AI is okay. 

Do I have to share my code?

We are not imposing any requirement on game or source code license. It can be 100% private, so feel free to use whatever assets you may have purchased from asset stores and bundles.

How should I export my game?

Your game should be playable in the browser or on Windows. As a courtesy to players, export for as many platforms as you can. 

If you are targeting a unique hardware platform, such as the Playdate or Gameboy, please include and/or link to some installation instructions and/or emulators.