Submissions open from 2025-11-03 23:00:00 to 2025-12-01 22:00:00
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Welcome to the GDC

πŸŽ‰ Second Jam Of The Year 2025-2026 πŸŽ‰

Theme

Ice Breakers!! 

*Open to your interpretation!

Rules of Entry πŸ“–

An eligible participant is the following:

  • Student at the University of Delaware

Design Constraints πŸ“

All entries must adhere to the following rules:

  • The game doesn't need to have a completion system; however, there should be a way to move around in the world. You can not show off a scene/level
  • Start/Menu screen
  • Must incorporate some level of mechanics
    • i.e. sound, ambience, sfx, particle effects, etc.
  • All game engines are allowed
  • Team sizes must be 4 or less
  • Game must be feature complete
    • Free and playable on submission
  • Must adhere to the theme
    • Does not need to be specifically one level, it can be multiple levels or multi-sceens! Feel free to include story as well!

Rating πŸ†

Entries may be ranked by anyone on the following criteria:

  • Gameplay - Is it fun, unique?
  • Theme - Does it adhere to the theme?
  • Graphics - How nice is it to look at?
    • Sometimes less is more
  • Completeness - Can you play start to finish?
  • Audio/Effects - Is the environment immersive?
Each criterion will receive a score out of 5.

RewardsπŸ’²πŸ’²πŸ’² 

1st Place

  • $100 Gift Card (split across team members)
  • Special role in the GDDC Discord

All Participants

DUE ON December 1st!! SHOWCASE December 8th!!!