Between March 10th and April 4th, craft a game that incorporates the theme of NOSTALGIA. Perhaps the story is set during decades you remember but no longer live in. Perhaps the aesthetic captures early console games or Y2K fashion. Perhaps the plot tackles warm summers, running wild, and being home just in time for dinner. Perhaps the mechanics invoke and iterate games of the past. Whatever it may be, conjure up sentimental longing and whispers of remembrance.

Bramble Berry Games is hosting this game jam. After the game jam ends, participants are encouraged to contribute finished submissions to the complementing Sprinting Owl Bundle. If you'd like support throughout the jam, please join us in the Sprinting Owl Discord. (Link Here!)

Rules

Your submission must abide by The Good Human Community Code of Conduct (no bigotry, hate speech, generative AI, etc). Additionally, if applicable, you are encouraged to include appropriate safety tools and content warnings as well as notes on the accessibility of your game.

This jam is open to games and tools of all mediums, but there is a focus on storytelling games, specifically analog, tabletop games.

Note: Submissions may be removed at the sole discretion of the organizers. This should not happen if your game caters to the theme and abides by the above rules.

FAQ

Can I edit my game after the submission time is past? Sure! But you are encouraged to have it finished/ playable/ useable by the deadline.

Can I submit after the submission time is past? No, so manage your time well.  

Can I work on more than one game? Yep! Don’t overwork yourself though. Remember that self-care is paramount.

Can I submit something I created before the jam started? If you really want. It's not exactly in the spirit of the jam, but no one will stop you. Try to make something new, or at least finish/ polish/ add to something, if you can.

What assets can I use? So long as you have a license for whatever assets you use, you can use whatever you want. No generative AI though.

Can I submit my game to other jams as well? Yes, as long as the other jam is okay with it and the game fits both themes.